Summary:
Zip code 30103 in Adairsville, GA, is served by a single middle school, Adairsville Middle School, which enrolls 862 students in grades 6–8 as part of the Bartow County school district.
Adairsville Middle School stands out most dramatically in advanced coursework. In 2025–2026, 100% of students taking the Algebra I End of Course exam scored proficient, compared to 53.9% district-wide and 48.1% statewide. Similarly, 95% of 8th graders taking High School Physical Science scored proficient, versus 60.9% statewide. The school also excels in standard 8th grade math, with 61% proficiency versus 46.3% statewide. However, performance in standard-track subjects is more mixed: 8th grade science (28.9%) sits just below the state average (29.7%), and social studies (33.6%) trails both the district (35.4%) and state (40.2%). In 7th grade math, the school’s 39.2% proficiency rate is below the state’s 42.0%. The most recent ELA data (2024–2025) showed the school outperforming state averages at every grade level, with 6th grade at 46.9% versus 41.3% statewide.
Notable year-over-year gains include a jump in 6th grade math from 34.4% to 45.6% proficiency. The school also maintains a chronic absenteeism rate of 13.7%, better than the district (15.8%) and state (17.7%). With 55.92% of students qualifying for free/reduced lunch, the school’s advanced-course success is particularly noteworthy. Per-student spending is $14,143, and the student-to-teacher ratio is 16.2:1. The school’s state percentile ranking has improved from the 60th to the 64th percentile over the past three years. While the school clearly excels at accelerating high-achieving students into advanced math and science, standard-track subjects like social studies and 7th grade math remain areas for growth. ELA scores for the current year will be released in December, providing a fuller picture of literacy performance.
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