Best Public Schools in Rockmart, GA


Summary:

The city of Rockmart, Georgia is home to 5 schools serving students from elementary through high school, including 3 elementary schools, 1 middle school, and 1 high school. The data reveals stark differences in school performance, with Sara M. Ragsdale Elementary consistently outperforming the Polk County and Georgia averages on state assessments, while other schools like Van Wert Elementary and Rockmart Middle School struggle to meet state benchmarks.

Across the district, math scores tend to be lower than English Language Arts scores, indicating a potential area of focus for improvement. Additionally, all schools have high percentages of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, ranging from 55.46% to 78%, suggesting significant economic challenges faced by the student population. The data also reveals variations in spending per student and student-teacher ratios, which may be contributing factors to the performance gaps observed between the schools.

Despite the challenges, Rockmart High School stands out with a strong 94.2% four-year graduation rate, exceeding the state average. This highlights the potential for targeted interventions and resource allocation to support the lower-performing schools and ensure more equitable outcomes for all students in the Rockmart area.








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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the Georgia Department of Education.

IMPORTANT DISCLAIMERS: Not all boundaries are included. We make every effort to ensure that boundaries are up-to-date. But it's important to note that these are approximations and are for general informational purposes only. To verify legal descriptions of boundaries or school locations, contact your local tax assessor's office and/or school district.





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