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Cedartown High School

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Cedartown High School ranks 206 th of 452 Georgia high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

Public Grades 9-12

206^th

SchoolDigger Rank ?

of 452 Georgia High Schools

Better than 54% of Georgia high schools

Summary

Cedartown High School is a public high school in Cedartown, Georgia, serving 1,521 students in grades 9-12. The school is part of the Polk County School District, which is ranked 126 out of 206 districts in the state and has a 2-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Cedartown High School has faced some challenges in recent years. Its four-year graduation rate has fluctuated between 84.4% and 91.8%, slightly below the state average of 85-90%. The school's test scores on the Georgia Milestones Assessments are generally below state and county averages across subjects like American Literature, Algebra I, Biology, and US History, with proficiency rates ranging from around 20-50%. Additionally, Cedartown High has a high percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, ranging from 63.45% to 77.98% over the past few years, significantly higher than the state average.

When compared to nearby schools like Rockmart High School and schools in the Rome City and Haralson County districts, Cedartown High School generally performs at a similar or slightly lower level. However, one notable exception is Haralson County High School, which consistently outperforms Cedartown High and the state averages across a range of metrics, including test scores and graduation rates. This suggests that factors beyond just socioeconomic status may be contributing to the differences in school performance.

1,448

Students ?

21.1

Student/teacher ratio ?

$11,053

Per pupil spending ?

63.5%

Free/discounted lunch ?

167 Frank Lott Dr
Cedartown, GA 30125

(770) 748-0490

District: Polk County

Feeder schools for Cedartown High School:

Elementary:	Cherokee Elementary School
	Northside Elementary
	Westside Elementary School
	Youngs Grove Elementary School
Middle:	Cedartown Middle School

Racial breakdown:

White:

44.3%

Hispanic:

41.2%

African American:

9.7%

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At a glance

▲ Ranking trend: Improving — 43rd percentile in 2015 → 54th in 2025

Strengths

✓92% graduate in 4 years — above the Georgia average (87%)

✓Ranking is trending up — up 11 percentile points since 2015

✓Above the Georgia median (54th percentile)

Worth a look

!American Literature and Composition scores 11 pts below the Georgia average

Students meeting standards (2024-2025) ?

This school38%

District avg35%

Georgia avg42%

206^th of 452

Georgia public high schools ?

Top 46%▲ up 11 pts since 2015

From bottom 43% (2015) to top 46% (2025)

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★★★★★

SchoolDigger rating ?

1^st of 2High Schools in the Polk County

126^th of 206Polk County among Georgia districts

Statewide rank percentile over time (100 = the top-ranked school in the state; click a legend item to add a student group)

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All Students

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Georgia percentile	Rating
2025	44.3	206 of 452	54.4%	★★★☆☆
2024	46.8	205 of 458	55.2%	★★★☆☆
2023	38.2	242 of 442	45.2%	★★☆☆☆
2022	37.7	241 of 429	43.8%	★★☆☆☆
2021	30.4	267 of 410	34.9%	★★☆☆☆
2019	34.5	264 of 438	39.7%	★★☆☆☆
2018	31.9	273 of 428	36.2%	★★☆☆☆
2017	35.2	239 of 420	43.1%	★★☆☆☆
2016	29.1	289 of 426	32.2%	★★☆☆☆
2015	37.2	248 of 435	43.0%	★★☆☆☆
2014	57.5	144 of 425	66.1%	★★★☆☆
2013	46.0	240 of 425	43.5%	★★☆☆☆
2012	47.0	222 of 396	43.9%	★★☆☆☆
2011	46.6	244 of 402	39.3%	★★☆☆☆
2010	48.1	208 of 384	45.8%	★★☆☆☆
2009	46.9	225 of 372	39.5%	★★☆☆☆
2008	37.8	262 of 370	29.2%	★☆☆☆☆
2007	44.3	216 of 358	39.7%	★★☆☆☆
2006	55.7	132 of 335	60.6%	★★★☆☆

By subject vs Georgia (2024-2025) ?

Biology46%~ state avg

Algebra I43%~ state avg

United States History36%-3 vs state

American Literature and Composition29%-11 vs state

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2025)				Ranking (2024)				Milestones Assessment American Literature and Composition (2025)	Milestones Assessment Algebra I (2025)	Milestones Assessment Biology (2025)	Milestones Assessment United States History (2025)	Milestones Assessment English Language Arts (2025)	Milestones Assessment Mathematics (2025)	Milestones Assessment Science (2025)	Milestones Assessment Social Studies (2025)	Per Pupil Expenditures (2025)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2025)	Statewide Rank (2025)	State Percentile (2025)	SchoolDigger Rating (2025)	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	Rank Change from Previous Year	Milestones Assessment American Literature and Composition End of Course	Milestones Assessment Algebra I End of Course	Milestones Assessment Biology End of Course	Milestones Assessment United States History End of Course	Milestones Assessment English Language Arts 8th Grade	Milestones Assessment Mathematics 8th Grade	Milestones Assessment Science 8th Grade	Milestones Assessment Social Studies 8th Grade	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Cedartown High School	Public	9-12	167 Frank Lott Dr	Cedartown	30125	Polk County	Polk County	No	No	No	Yes	(770) 748-0490	1,448	69	21.1	63.5%	642 (44.3%)	140 (9.7%)	597 (41.2%)	6 (0.4%)	2 (0.1%)	0 (0.0%)	61 (4.2%)	44.3	206^th of 452 public high schools	54.4%		46.8	205^th of 458 public high schools	55.2%	1	29.3	43.0	46.4	35.9					$11,053	$689	$10,364
Pepperell High School	Public	8-12	3 Dragon Dr SE	Lindale	30147	Floyd County	Floyd County	No	No	No	Yes	(706) 236-1844	866	53	16.3	61.7%	650 (75.1%)	64 (7.4%)	98 (11.3%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	52 (6.0%)	60.9	117^th of 452 public high schools	74.1%		53.8	161^st of 458 public high schools	64.8%	44	40.4	73.5	50.4	33.6	29.2	58.2	25.2	33.5	$13,932	$551	$13,381
Rockmart High School	Public	9-12	990 Cartersville Hwy	Rockmart	30153	Polk County	Polk County	No	No	No	Yes	(770) 684-5432	956	49	19.6	61.0%	628 (65.7%)	204 (21.3%)	55 (5.8%)	2 (0.2%)	1 (0.1%)	0 (0.0%)	66 (6.9%)	30.5	291^st of 452 public high schools	35.6%		39.6	244^th of 458 public high schools	46.7%	47	30.3	35.9	35.3	14.8					$12,572	$668	$11,904
Coosa High School	Public	8-12	4454 Alabama Hwy NW	Rome	30165	Floyd County	Floyd County	No	No	No	Yes	(706) 236-1870	861	54	15.8	70.8%	464 (53.9%)	92 (10.7%)	245 (28.5%)	6 (0.7%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (0.2%)	52 (6.0%)	61.8	112^th of 452 public high schools	75.2%		55.8	151^st of 458 public high schools	67.0%	39	31.7	67.9	55.8	43.2	37.4	54.7	31.3	32.3	$14,075	$634	$13,441
Haralson County High School	Public	9-12	1655 Georgia Highway 120	Tallapoosa	30176	Haralson County	Haralson County	No	No	No	Yes	(770) 574-7647	1,001	70	14.4	82.1%	880 (87.9%)	28 (2.8%)	46 (4.6%)	5 (0.5%)	3 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	39 (3.9%)	59.5	123^rd of 452 public high schools	72.8%		51.7	175^th of 458 public high schools	61.8%	52	24.7	56.0	61.4	51.9					$13,608	$1,056	$12,552
Haralson County Rebel Academy	Public, Virtual	6-12	1655 Georgia Highway 120	Tallapoosa	30176	Haralson County	Haralson County	No	No	Yes	No	(770) 574-7647	24	1	20.0	100.0%	23 (95.8%)	1 (4.2%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)								(n/a)
Bob Richards Regional Youth Detention Center	Public	5-12	200 Marable Way NW	Rome	30165	Floyd County	Department of Juvenile Justice	No	No	No	Yes	(706) 295-6035	14	2	7.0	50.0%	5 (35.7%)	7 (50.0%)	1 (7.1%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (7.1%)								(n/a)
Rome High School	Public	9-12	1000 Veterans Memorial Hwy NE	Rome	30161	Floyd County	Rome City	No	No	No	Yes	(706) 235-9653	1,986	123	16.1	88.7%	452 (22.8%)	604 (30.4%)	769 (38.7%)	46 (2.3%)	2 (0.1%)	0 (0.0%)	113 (5.7%)	32.9	279^th of 452 public high schools	38.3%		30.4	292^nd of 458 public high schools	36.2%	13	32.1	34.1	32.8	25.1					$12,956	$830	$12,125

Frequently Asked Questions about Cedartown High School

What is the racial makeup of Cedartown High School?

Students at Cedartown High School are 44% White, 41% Hispanic, 10% African American, 4% Two or more races.

Is Cedartown High School a good school?

Cedartown High School ranks 206^th of 452 Georgia high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

How many students attend Cedartown High School?

In the 2024-25 school year, 1,448 students attended Cedartown High School.

What district is Cedartown High School in?

Polk County

What schools feed into Cedartown High School?

Cedartown High School is fed by the following schools:

Elementary : Cherokee Elementary School
Elementary : Northside Elementary
Elementary : Westside Elementary School
Elementary : Youngs Grove Elementary School
Middle : Cedartown Middle School

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