Summary:
ZIP code 30165 in the Rome, GA area is served by 10 schools across three districts—Floyd County, Rome City, and the Department of Juvenile Justice—spanning elementary through high school and enrolling roughly 5,890 students.
The standout performer is Garden Lakes Elementary School, which ranks in the 84th percentile statewide with 4 stars and posts 80.2% third-grade math proficiency—32 points above the state average. Armuchee High School leads secondary schools with a 96.2% graduation rate and 69% Algebra I proficiency, while Coosa High School also excels with a 96.8% graduation rate and a remarkable 78.6% proficiency in 8th-grade physical science. The most improved school is Elm Street Elementary, which jumped 441 ranking positions in two years, aided by the area's lowest chronic absenteeism rate at just 2.0%. West End Elementary School is notable for achieving 3-star status despite 100% of students qualifying for free/reduced lunch, outperforming its district in nearly every subject.
A clear divide exists between the two main districts: Floyd County schools consistently outperform Rome City schools, with a 46-point gap in third-grade math between Garden Lakes and West Central Elementary School. However, every school in the ZIP code has chronic absenteeism well below the state average of 17.7%, and per-student spending shows no correlation with outcomes—Alto Park Elementary School spends the most ($18,350) yet ranks in the 53rd percentile, while West End spends the least ($12,360) and ranks higher. Armuchee Primary School and Coosa Middle School round out the options, with the latter showing strong attendance. The Bob Richards Regional Youth Detention Center serves just 14 students with a 7:1 ratio, adding to the area's diverse educational landscape.
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