High Schools in Polk County

The two high schools located in Polk County, Georgia are Cedartown High School and Rockmart High School. While both schools face challenges, the data suggests that Rockmart High School has some advantages over Cedartown High School in terms of graduation rates, statewide ranking, and resource allocation.

Rockmart High School has a significantly higher four-year graduation rate of 94.2% compared to Cedartown High School's 86.9%. Additionally, Rockmart High School has a slightly higher statewide ranking, placing 244th out of 458 Georgia high schools, while Cedartown High School ranks 205th. In terms of resource allocation, Rockmart High School also has a higher per-student spending of $8,856 compared to Cedartown High School's $8,013.

However, Cedartown High School generally outperformed Rockmart High School on the Milestones Assessments, particularly in subjects like Algebra I, Biology, and United States History. Both schools have a high percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, indicating a relatively low-income student population, which could be a factor in the schools' academic performance.