Coosa High School

Summary:

Coosa High School is a public high school located in Rome, Georgia, serving grades 8-12 with a total enrollment of 846 students. It is part of the Floyd County School District, which is ranked 33 out of 203 districts in Georgia and has a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger. Coosa High School has consistently been ranked in the middle to lower range of Georgia high schools over the past decade, with a current ranking of 151 out of 458 schools for the 2023-2024 school year.

Coosa High School's key metrics show some areas of strength and concern. The school has maintained a relatively high four-year graduation rate, ranging from 87.6% to 90.9% over the past five years, which is on par with or slightly lower than the nearby Model High (91.8%) and Pepperell High (94.8%), but higher than the state average. However, Coosa High School's test scores on the Georgia Milestones Assessments are generally lower than the surrounding schools and the state averages, with proficiency rates 10-20 percentage points below the Floyd County and Georgia averages. Additionally, Coosa High School has a significantly higher percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, ranging from 59.22% to 66.26% over the past three years, much higher than the nearby schools.

Despite the higher per-student spending at Coosa High School, ranging from $9,754 to $11,674 per student over the past three years, the school's academic performance lags behind the nearby schools. This suggests that simply allocating more resources may not be the sole solution, and the school may need to examine how those resources are being utilized to support student learning and achievement. Coosa High School's ranking and star rating from SchoolDigger have remained relatively stagnant over the past decade, indicating a need for the school to implement more effective strategies and interventions to drive sustained improvement in student outcomes.


Detail:

Public 8-12

 4454 Alabama Hwy NW
       Rome, GA  30165


(706) 236-1870

District: Floyd County

SchoolDigger Rank:
151st of 458 Georgia High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $11,674 Help


Feeder schools for Coosa High School:

Elementary:    Alto Park Elementary School
    Garden Lakes Elementary School
Middle:    Coosa Middle School

Student/teacher ratio:  15.5 Help
Number of students:  858

Racial breakdown:

White:
55.4%
Hispanic:
27.4%
African American:
11.2%
more

Free/discounted lunch recipients:  57.2% Help


 See top rated Georgia high schools

 Compare Coosa High School to nearby high schools!

Performance Trends
Help
Compare Details Coosa High School ranks better than 63.1% of middle schools in Georgia. (See more...)
Help
Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 58.91. (See more...)
Help
Compare Details Coosa High School ranks better than 67% of high schools in Georgia. It also ranks 3rd among 4 ranked high schools in the Floyd County School District. (See more...)
Help
Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 55.81. (See more...)
Help
The four-year cohort graduation rate measures the percentage of students at Coosa High School who earn a standard high school diploma within four years of starting ninth grade.
Student Body
Help
Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (55.4%), Hispanic (27.4%), African American (11.2%). (See more...)
Help
Compare Details 57.2% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. This is the highest percentage in the Floyd County School District. (See more...)
Teachers
Help
Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Coosa High School is 15.5, which is the lowest among 4 high schools in the Floyd County School District! (See more...)
Help
Compare Coosa High School employs 55.1 full-time teachers.
Finance
Help
Compare Details The average total spent per student at Coosa High School is $11,674, which is the 2nd highest among 4 high schools in the Floyd County School District.
Schooldigger Rankings:

Coosa High School was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.
SchoolDigger ranks Coosa High School 217th of 588 Georgia public middle schools. (See Coosa High School in the ranking list.)
SchoolDigger ranks Coosa High School 151st of 458 Georgia public high schools. (See Coosa High School in the ranking list.)

Floyd County:

SchoolDigger ranks Floyd County 33rd of 203 Georgia school districts. (See district ranking list.)


What do you think?

Your rating for Coosa High School?

Rank History for Coosa High School

Help
Compare
Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools GA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 35.83 337th 542 37.8%
2022 40.41 328th 567 42.2%
2023 63.39 185th 577 67.9%
2024 58.91 217th 588 63.1%
See the entire list of Georgia High School Rankings!

Data source: test scores: Georgia Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

Rank History for Coosa High School

Help
Compare
Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools GA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2006 45.11 200th 335 40.3%
2007 46.25 209th 358 41.6%
2008 44.56 225th 370 39.2%
2009 53.26 191st 372 48.7%
2010 44.02 232nd 384 39.6%
2011 49.64 226th 402 43.8%
2012 48.35 214th 396 46.0%
2013 51.14 201st 425 52.7%
2014 42.03 258th 425 39.3%
2015 36.98 249th 435 42.8%
2016 27.54 306th 426 28.2%
2017 32.77 254th 420 39.5%
2018 34.39 254th 428 40.7%
2019 34.40 265th 438 39.5%
2021 35.34 238th 410 42.0%
2022 33.11 262nd 429 38.9%
2023 54.57 145th 442 67.2%
2024 55.81 151st 458 67.0%
See the entire list of Georgia High School Rankings!

Data source: test scores: Georgia Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

Coosa High School Test Scores
Tests: 
  
Grades: 
  
Years: 
  
Group by: 
District Scores:
State Scores:    




Data source: Georgia Department of Education

Review counts

All ratings (Avg rating: 1)
0%

0%

0%

0%

100%

  

Reviews:
No reviews have been submitted!


Enrollment information for Coosa High School

Help
Compare
Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1989 n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a 657 657
1991 0 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 647 647
1992 n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a 667 667
1993 n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a 628 628
1994 590 21 0 6 0 n/a n/a 0 617
1995 634 30 0 10 0 n/a n/a 0 674
1996 634 30 0 10 0 n/a n/a 0 674
1997 620 35 0 18 1 n/a n/a 0 674
1998 585 24 0 16 3 n/a n/a 0 628
1999 565 19 1 21 2 n/a n/a 0 608
2000 518 33 2 21 4 n/a n/a 0 578
2001 560 29 7 14 2 n/a n/a 0 612
2002 607 47 7 23 0 n/a n/a 0 684
2003 607 47 7 23 0 n/a n/a 0 684
2004 648 46 5 28 1 n/a n/a 0 728
2005 613 48 4 41 4 n/a n/a 12 722
2006 655 59 3 41 3 n/a n/a 10 771
2007 678 63 5 49 4 n/a n/a 16 815
2008 642 73 5 59 4 n/a n/a 23 806
2009 582 66 9 63 5 n/a n/a 21 746
2010 561 67 5 83 6 0 15 0 737
2011 546 63 2 95 4 1 16 0 727
2012 528 67 2 90 2 3 22 0 714
2013 525 63 1 105 1 2 21 0 718
2014 526 59 2 108 1 3 23 0 722
2015 525 66 2 121 1 2 26 0 743
2016 501 76 3 144 0 1 26 0 751
2017 474 80 2 145 0 0 34 0 735
2018 453 79 4 151 0 0 35 0 722
2019 444 90 7 143 0 0 36 0 720
2020 391 86 7 130 0 0 40 0 654
2021 540 111 10 203 2 0 44 0 910
2022 529 92 7 226 2 3 39 0 898
2023 496 79 7 225 1 1 37 0 846
2024 475 96 7 235 1 1 43 0 858

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Coosa High School

Help
Compare
Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1989 657 42.0 15.6 6.1
1991 647 41.0 15.7 5.9
1992 667 41.0 16.2 9
1993 628 40.0 15.7 10.2
1994 617 37.0 16.7 15.7
1995 674 39.4 17.1 15.1
1996 674 39.4 17.1 15.1
1997 674 41.7 16.2 20.9
1998 628 40.6 15.5 23.6
1999 608 36.1 16.8 21.9
2000 578 34.4 16.8 23.7
2001 612 35.5 17.2 21.4
2002 684 45.5 15.0 29.7
2003 684 45.5 15.0 29.7
2004 728 43.0 16.9 37.1
2005 722 43.6 16.6 41.5
2006 771 45.6 16.9 39.8
2007 815 49.0 16.6 41.3
2008 806 54.0 14.9 43.7
2009 746 53.0 14.1 46.3
2010 737 56.5 13.0 50.9
2011 727 54.5 13.3 53.8
2012 714 57.0 12.5 58
2013 718 53.0 13.5 61.8
2014 722 44.0 16.4 59.4
2015 743 45.0 16.5 57.6
2016 751 44.0 17.0 64
2017 735 44.4 16.5 38.1
2018 722 42.7 16.9 68.3
2019 720 45.8 15.7 68.3
2020 654 43.5 15.0 57.5
2021 910 51.0 17.8 66.3
2022 898 48.5 18.5 n/a
2023 846 52.0 16.2 59.2
2024 858 55.1 15.5 57.2

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Coosa High School

Help
Compare
Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1989 657 42.0 15.6 6.1
1991 647 41.0 15.7 5.9
1992 667 41.0 16.2 9
1993 628 40.0 15.7 10.2
1994 617 37.0 16.7 15.7
1995 674 39.4 17.1 15.1
1996 674 39.4 17.1 15.1
1997 674 41.7 16.2 20.9
1998 628 40.6 15.5 23.6
1999 608 36.1 16.8 21.9
2000 578 34.4 16.8 23.7
2001 612 35.5 17.2 21.4
2002 684 45.5 15.0 29.7
2003 684 45.5 15.0 29.7
2004 728 43.0 16.9 37.1
2005 722 43.6 16.6 41.5
2006 771 45.6 16.9 39.8
2007 815 49.0 16.6 41.3
2008 806 54.0 14.9 43.7
2009 746 53.0 14.1 46.3
2010 737 56.5 13.0 50.9
2011 727 54.5 13.3 53.8
2012 714 57.0 12.5 58
2013 718 53.0 13.5 61.8
2014 722 44.0 16.4 59.4
2015 743 45.0 16.5 57.6
2016 751 44.0 17.0 64
2017 735 44.4 16.5 38.1
2018 722 42.7 16.9 68.3
2019 720 45.8 15.7 68.3
2020 654 43.5 15.0 57.5
2021 910 51.0 17.8 66.3
2022 898 48.5 18.5 n/a
2023 846 52.0 16.2 59.2
2024 858 55.1 15.5 57.2

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.
Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Coosa High School

Help

YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2017 $593 (6.1%) $9,160 (93.9%) $9,754
2018 $415 (3.8%) $10,459 (96.2%) $10,874
2019 $511 (4.4%) $11,164 (95.6%) $11,674

Data source: Georgia Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Coosa High School

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 265th of 438 High schoolsRanks 145th of 442 High schools
 27.7%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
End of Course American Literature and Composition (Coosa High School)43.929
 14.9%
   End of Course American Literature and Composition (Floyd County)49.541.2
 8.3%
   End of Course American Literature and Composition (Georgia)47.338.9
 8.4%
End of Course Algebra I (Coosa High School)2554.9
 29.9%
   End of Course Algebra I (Floyd County)39.160.4
 21.3%
   End of Course Algebra I (Georgia)41.135.8
 5.3%
End of Course Biology (Coosa High School)31.653.4
 21.8%
   End of Course Biology (Floyd County)48.950
 1.1%
   End of Course Biology (Georgia)4945.5
 3.5%
End of Course United States History (Coosa High School)35.931.3
 4.6%
   End of Course United States History (Floyd County)37.535.7
 1.8%
   End of Course United States History (Georgia)48.337.1
 11.2%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students720846
 17.5%
African American9079
 12.2%
American Indian01
Asian77
Hispanic143225
 57.3%
Pacific Islander01
White444496
 11.7%
Two or More Races3637
 2.8%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients68.3%59.2%
 9.1%


Schools Near Coosa High School









Frequently Asked Questions about Coosa High School

Coosa High School is fed by the following schools:

Elementary : Alto Park Elementary School
Elementary : Garden Lakes Elementary School
Middle : Coosa Middle School

In the 2023-24 school year, 858 students attended Coosa High School.

Students at Coosa High School are 55% White, 27% Hispanic, 11% African American, 5% Two or more races.

Coosa High School ranks 151st of 458 Georgia high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.


Rate Coosa High School!



Sign up for updates!

Be the first to know when there is an update for Coosa High School!




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.





Diagnostics

None retrieved from Database in 90 milliseconds.