Summary:
Schools in zip code 30103 (Adairsville, GA) serve a complete K-12 pipeline through three public schools in the Bartow County school district, which holds a 3-star rating and ranks in the 64th percentile of Georgia districts.
Adairsville High School is the standout performer in the area, earning a 4-star rating and ranking in the 73rd percentile statewide. Its 99% graduation rate is exceptional—nearly 12 points above the state average—and the school has improved its state ranking by 36 positions over two years. The high school also outperforms its demographics, achieving above-state-average proficiency in Algebra I and Biology despite nearly half its students qualifying for free/reduced lunch. Adairsville Middle School excels in advanced coursework, with a remarkable 100% Algebra I proficiency rate—double the district average—and 95% proficiency in high school-level Physical Science. However, its standard 8th grade Social Studies and Science scores lag behind state averages. Adairsville Elementary School presents a mixed picture: it has an outstanding 7.5% chronic absenteeism rate (less than half the district average), but its state ranking dropped from the 64th to 49th percentile, with notable declines in 3rd, 4th, and 5th grade math proficiency.
Chronic absenteeism varies widely across the pipeline—the elementary school excels while the high school's 17.6% rate exceeds state averages. Per-student spending is consistent across all three schools (roughly $14,000-$15,000), and student-teacher ratios are favorable, ranging from 14.6:1 at the elementary level to 16.7:1 at the high school. Overall, this zip code offers a strong educational pathway with the high school emerging as the clear star, the middle school excelling in advanced STEM, and the elementary school providing a solid foundation with room for improvement in math proficiency.
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