Cartersville City

The Cartersville City school district in Georgia consists of 4 schools, including 2 elementary schools, 1 middle school, and 1 high school. The district appears to have a mix of high-performing and average-performing schools, with some standout areas and opportunities for improvement.

Cartersville Middle School stands out as a high-performing school, ranking in the top 25% of Georgia middle schools for the past 3 years and earning a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger. The school's test scores, particularly in Algebra I, are significantly above the district and state averages. In contrast, Cartersville High School had lower-than-average proficiency rates on the end-of-course exams, particularly in American Literature and U.S. History, though its graduation rate is slightly above the state average.

The elementary schools, Cartersville Primary School and Cartersville Elementary School, have relatively high percentages of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, ranging from 44.85% to 55.56%. However, Cartersville Primary School has strong test scores in 3rd grade English Language Arts and Mathematics, outperforming the district and state averages. The district's overall spending per student varies significantly, with Cartersville Primary School spending nearly $3,000 more per student than Cartersville Middle School, which may present opportunities for resource optimization.