Model High

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Model High ranks 72 nd of 458 Georgia high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

Summary:

Model High is a public high school located in Rome, Georgia, serving grades 8-12 with a total enrollment of 912 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.

Model High consistently outperforms the Floyd County and Georgia state averages in Milestones Assessment proficiency rates across various subjects and grade levels. For example, in the 2023-2024 school year, Model High had significantly higher proficiency rates than the county and state in Algebra I (78.7% vs. 73.6% and 44%), Biology (60.5% vs. 52.2% and 44.7%), and 8th-grade Mathematics (70.6% vs. 59% and 43.7%). This academic excellence is reflected in Model High's statewide ranking, which has improved from 137th in 2020-2021 to 72nd in 2023-2024, placing it among the top 16% of Georgia high schools. Additionally, Model High has consistently maintained high four-year graduation rates, ranging from 91.8% to 96.6% over the past five years, significantly exceeding the state average.

Among the nearby schools, Armuchee High School and Pepperell High School also perform well academically, with Armuchee High ranking 94th and Pepperell High ranking 161st in the state for 2023-2024. However, Model High outperforms these schools in several key areas, such as Milestones Assessment proficiency rates and statewide ranking. Coosa High School, another nearby school, lags behind Model High in academic performance, with lower proficiency rates and a lower statewide ranking (151st). This suggests that Model High serves a more economically advantaged student population, with a relatively lower percentage of free and reduced-lunch recipients (32.02% in 2022-2023) compared to some of the nearby schools.

Detail:

Public 8-12

3252 Calhoun Rd NE
Rome, GA 30161

(706) 236-1895

District: Floyd County

SchoolDigger Rank:
72^nd of 458 Georgia High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $11,118

Feeder schools for Model High:

Elementary:	Johnson Elementary
	Model Elementary School
Middle:	Model Middle School

Student/teacher ratio: 17.9

Number of students: 919

Racial breakdown:

White:

82.8%

African American:

7.0%

Hispanic:

6.3%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 38.1%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Model High ranks better than 87.4% of middle schools in Georgia. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 86.31. (See more...)

Compare Details Model High ranks better than 84.3% of high schools in Georgia. It also ranks first among 4 ranked high schools in the Floyd County School District! (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 74.66. (See more...)

The four-year cohort graduation rate measures the percentage of students at Model High who earn a standard high school diploma within four years of starting ninth grade.

Student Body

Compare Details Model High has the largest high school student body size in the Floyd County School District. Racial makeup is: White (82.8%), African American (7%), Hispanic (6.3%). (See more...)

Compare Details 38.1% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. This is the lowest percentage in the Floyd County School District. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Model High is 17.9, which is the highest among 4 high schools in the Floyd County School District! (See more...)

Compare Model High employs 51.2 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Model High is $11,118. 2 high schools in the Floyd County School District spend more per student.

Schooldigger Rankings:

Model High was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.

SchoolDigger ranks Model High 74^th of 588 Georgia public middle schools. (See Model High in the ranking list.)

SchoolDigger ranks Model High 72^nd of 458 Georgia public high schools. (See Model High in the ranking list.)

Floyd County:

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

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Rank History for Model High

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Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	GA State Percentile
2021	67.09	162^nd	542	70.1%
2022	77.97	106^th	567	81.3%
2023	90.18	52^nd	577	91.0%
2024	86.31	74^th	588	87.4%

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

Rank History for Model High

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Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	GA State Percentile
2006	49.46	180^th	335	46.3%
2007	60.70	131^st	358	63.4%
2008	66.66	102^nd	370	72.4%
2009	57.76	152^nd	372	59.1%
2010	49.54	201^st	384	47.7%
2013	61.10	130^th	425	69.4%
2014	61.66	118^th	425	72.2%
2015	52.64	140^th	435	67.8%
2016	52.17	145^th	426	66.0%
2017	50.60	141^st	420	66.4%
2018	52.66	147^th	428	65.7%
2019	56.30	131^st	438	70.1%
2021	54.68	137^th	410	66.6%
2022	66.26	90^th	429	79.0%
2023	66.90	90^th	442	79.6%
2024	74.66	72^nd	458	84.3%

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

Data source: Georgia Department of Education

Review counts

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Reviews:

by a parent
Friday, September 17, 2021

Model High fake grades for struggling kids. My son has autism and they were faking his grade so they could keep him in a "regular classes". this does not help kids with learning disabilities ! Close Quote

by a parent
Monday, July 30, 2018

Great School! Caring staff and awesome students. Close Quote

by a parent
Friday, February 7, 2014

I have a Daughter graduate from Model and be ready and equipped to start her college career, The teachers are involved and care deeply for thier students. They have a wonderful band programme, My only negative is that soccer is not a well supported sport! But overall I would highly recommend Model High School Close Quote

Enrollment information for Model High

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Not Specified	Total
2001	497	46	6	9	4	n/a	n/a	0	562
2002	516	37	3	6	2	n/a	n/a	0	564
2003	516	37	3	6	2	n/a	n/a	0	564
2004	537	27	2	7	2	n/a	n/a	0	575
2005	555	31	1	13	3	n/a	n/a	11	614
2006	598	38	4	7	0	n/a	n/a	16	663
2007	588	38	4	8	0	n/a	n/a	17	655
2008	591	35	4	8	0	n/a	n/a	19	657
2009	560	39	2	7	0	n/a	n/a	18	626
2010	567	42	5	26	1	0	12	0	653
2011	582	48	3	24	1	0	11	0	669
2012	585	50	1	23	2	2	12	0	675
2013	589	50	2	28	3	2	12	0	686
2014	570	49	1	28	2	1	15	0	666
2015	601	54	1	26	2	1	14	0	699
2016	571	54	2	29	0	0	20	0	676
2017	585	56	4	31	1	0	15	0	692
2018	602	49	6	33	1	0	16	0	707
2019	597	42	6	27	2	0	16	0	690
2020	632	44	5	30	4	0	18	0	733
2021	795	55	5	47	1	0	20	0	923
2022	757	66	5	50	0	1	21	0	900
2023	753	68	7	60	0	1	23	0	912
2024	761	64	8	58	0	0	28	0	919

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 Model High

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2001	562	34.2	16.4	16.2
2002	564	36.6	15.4	17
2003	564	36.6	15.4	17
2004	575	34.6	16.6	21.6
2005	614	37.0	16.6	27.5
2006	663	39.0	17.0	27.2
2007	655	41.0	16.0	30.3
2008	657	42.5	15.5	29.6
2009	626	44.5	14.1	35.2
2010	653	41.0	15.9	41.5
2011	669	41.0	16.3	47.1
2012	675	45.0	15.0	46.4
2013	686	44.5	15.4	47.4
2014	666	38.5	17.2	44.7
2015	699	37.0	18.8	39.9
2016	676	37.0	18.2	41.1
2017	692	37.1	18.6	27.2
2018	707	37.1	19.0	68.3
2019	690	39.0	17.6	68.3
2020	733	36.0	20.3	32.3
2021	923	46.0	20.0	41.4
2022	900	46.8	19.2	n/a
2023	912	49.5	18.4	32
2024	919	51.2	17.9	38.1

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 Model High

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2001	562	34.2	16.4	16.2
2002	564	36.6	15.4	17
2003	564	36.6	15.4	17
2004	575	34.6	16.6	21.6
2005	614	37.0	16.6	27.5
2006	663	39.0	17.0	27.2
2007	655	41.0	16.0	30.3
2008	657	42.5	15.5	29.6
2009	626	44.5	14.1	35.2
2010	653	41.0	15.9	41.5
2011	669	41.0	16.3	47.1
2012	675	45.0	15.0	46.4
2013	686	44.5	15.4	47.4
2014	666	38.5	17.2	44.7
2015	699	37.0	18.8	39.9
2016	676	37.0	18.2	41.1
2017	692	37.1	18.6	27.2
2018	707	37.1	19.0	68.3
2019	690	39.0	17.6	68.3
2020	733	36.0	20.3	32.3
2021	923	46.0	20.0	41.4
2022	900	46.8	19.2	n/a
2023	912	49.5	18.4	32
2024	919	51.2	17.9	38.1

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 Model High

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2017	$467 (4.6%)	$9,674 (95.4%)	$10,141
2018	$372 (3.6%)	$9,841 (96.4%)	$10,213
2019	$555 (5.0%)	$10,563 (95.0%)	$11,118

Data source: Georgia Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Model High

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 131^st of 438 High schools	Ranks 90^th of 442 High schools	9.5%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
End of Course American Literature and Composition (Model High)	59.6	52.8	6.8%
End of Course American Literature and Composition (Floyd County)	49.5	41.2	8.3%
End of Course American Literature and Composition (Georgia)	47.3	38.9	8.4%
End of Course Algebra I (Model High)	35.5	59.8	24.3%
End of Course Algebra I (Floyd County)	39.1	60.4	21.3%
End of Course Algebra I (Georgia)	41.1	35.8	5.3%
End of Course Biology (Model High)	61	49.7	11.3%
End of Course Biology (Floyd County)	48.9	50	1.1%
End of Course Biology (Georgia)	49	45.5	3.5%
End of Course United States History (Model High)	25.7	32.8	7.1%
End of Course United States History (Floyd County)	37.5	35.7	1.8%
End of Course United States History (Georgia)	48.3	37.1	11.2%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	690	912	32.2%
African American	42	68	61.9%
American Indian	2	0	100%
Asian	6	7	16.7%
Hispanic	27	60	122.2%
Pacific Islander	0	1
White	597	753	26.1%
Two or More Races	16	23	43.8%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	68.3%	32%	36.2%

Schools Near Model High

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				Milestones Assessment American Literature and Composition (2024)	Milestones Assessment Algebra I (2024)	Milestones Assessment Biology (2024)	Milestones Assessment United States History (2024)	Milestones Assessment English Language Arts (2024)		Milestones Assessment Mathematics (2024)		Milestones Assessment Science (2024)	Milestones Assessment Social Studies (2024)	Per Pupil Expenditures (2019)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	SchoolDigger Rating (2024)	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	Rank Change from Previous Year	Milestones Assessment American Literature and Composition End of Course	Milestones Assessment Algebra I End of Course	Milestones Assessment Biology End of Course	Milestones Assessment United States History End of Course	Milestones Assessment English Language Arts 7th Grade	Milestones Assessment English Language Arts 8th Grade	Milestones Assessment Mathematics 7th Grade	Milestones Assessment Mathematics 8th Grade	Milestones Assessment Science 8th Grade	Milestones Assessment Social Studies 8th Grade	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Model High	Public	8-12	3252 Calhoun Rd NE	Rome	30161	Floyd County	Floyd County	No	No	No	No	(706) 236-1895	919	51	17.9	38.1%	761 (82.8%)	64 (7.0%)	58 (6.3%)	8 (0.9%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	28 (3.0%)	74.7	72^nd of 458 public high schools	84.3%		66.9	90^th of 442 public high schools	79.6%	18	48.3	78.7	60.5	41.7		59.8		70.6	38.9	55.4	$11,118	$555	$10,563
Rome High School	Public	9-12	1000 Veterans Memorial Hwy NE	Rome	30161	Floyd County	Rome City	No	No	No	Yes	(706) 235-9653	2,015	126	15.9	84.4%	416 (20.6%)	631 (31.3%)	827 (41.0%)	52 (2.6%)	1 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	88 (4.4%)	30.4	292^nd of 458 public high schools	36.2%		27.9	296^th of 442 public high schools	33.0%	4	30.1	31.1	31.5	22.8							$9,005	$600	$8,405
Armuchee High School	Public	7-12	4203 Martha Berry Hwy NW	Rome	30165	Floyd County	Floyd County	No	No	No	No	(706) 236-1888	820	51	16.2	43.3%	648 (79.0%)	53 (6.5%)	60 (7.3%)	17 (2.1%)	1 (0.1%)	0 (0.0%)	41 (5.0%)	67.6	94^th of 458 public high schools	79.5%		69.9	79^th of 442 public high schools	82.1%	15	41.2	71.2	56.8	41.8	38.5	56.7	51.3	64.3	22.3	59.1	$11,771	$529	$11,243
Bob Richards Regional Youth Detention Center	Public	5-12	200 Marable Way NW	Rome	30165	Floyd County	Department of Juvenile Justice	No	No	No	Yes	(706) 295-6035	9	3	3.0	66.7%	2 (22.2%)	5 (55.6%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (22.2%)								(n/a)
Pepperell High School	Public	8-12	3 Dragon Dr SE	Lindale	30147	Floyd County	Floyd County	No	No	No	Yes	(706) 236-1844	848	53	16.0	54.1%	655 (77.2%)	70 (8.3%)	89 (10.5%)	1 (0.1%)	1 (0.1%)	0 (0.0%)	32 (3.8%)	53.8	161^st of 458 public high schools	64.8%		57.8	132^nd of 442 public high schools	70.1%	29	29.2	77.6	47.1	32.9		39.3		41.1	25.0	20.2	$10,589	$448	$10,141
Adairsville High School	Public	9-12	519 Old Highway 41 NW	Adairsville	30103	Bartow County	Bartow County	No	No	No	No	(770) 606-4151	1,233	69	18.0	55.5%	980 (79.5%)	68 (5.5%)	121 (9.8%)	10 (0.8%)	1 (0.1%)	1 (0.1%)	52 (4.2%)	54.4	160^th of 458 public high schools	65.1%		53.2	153^rd of 442 public high schools	65.4%	7	43.3	27.4	48.6	44.7							$9,529	$614	$8,915
Coosa High School	Public	8-12	4454 Alabama Hwy NW	Rome	30165	Floyd County	Floyd County	No	No	No	Yes	(706) 236-1870	858	55	15.5	57.2%	475 (55.4%)	96 (11.2%)	235 (27.4%)	7 (0.8%)	1 (0.1%)	1 (0.1%)	43 (5.0%)	55.8	151^st of 458 public high schools	67.0%		54.6	145^th of 442 public high schools	67.2%	6	18.7	67.1	44.2	50.7		42.3		58.9	32.6	26.0	$11,674	$511	$11,164
Calhoun High School	Public	9-12	355 S River St	Calhoun	30701	Gordon County	Calhoun City	No	No	No	Yes	(706) 629-9213	1,301	72	18.1	65.0%	607 (46.7%)	93 (7.1%)	529 (40.7%)	27 (2.1%)	4 (0.3%)	2 (0.2%)	39 (3.0%)	51.2	179^th of 458 public high schools	60.9%		37.7	245^th of 442 public high schools	44.6%	66	45.2	60.8	38.7	24.5							$8,036	$551	$7,485
Gordon Central High School	Public	9-12	335 Warrior Path NE	Calhoun	30701	Gordon County	Gordon County	No	No	No	No	(706) 629-7391	843	56	15.1	79.0%	512 (60.7%)	26 (3.1%)	270 (32.0%)	5 (0.6%)	3 (0.4%)	1 (0.1%)	26 (3.1%)	37.5	253^rd of 458 public high schools	44.8%		27.8	298^th of 442 public high schools	32.6%	45	31.3	45.0	39.4	19.4							$10,053	$562	$9,491
Sonoraville High School	Public	9-12	7340 Fairmount Hwy SE	Calhoun	30701	Gordon County	Gordon County	No	No	No	No	(706) 602-0320	1,130	68	16.7	64.4%	909 (80.4%)	23 (2.0%)	147 (13.0%)	9 (0.8%)	5 (0.4%)	2 (0.2%)	35 (3.1%)	51.5	176^th of 458 public high schools	61.6%		46	200^th of 442 public high schools	54.8%	24	40.3	40.8	38.8	50.2							$9,633	$492	$9,141

Frequently Asked Questions about Model High

What schools feed into Model High?

Model High is fed by the following schools:

Elementary : Johnson Elementary
Elementary : Model Elementary School
Middle : Model Middle School

Is Model High a good school?

Model High ranks 72^nd of 458 Georgia high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

What is the racial makeup of Model High?

Students at Model High are 83% White, 7% African American, 6% Hispanic, 3% Two or more races.

What district is Model High in?

Floyd County

How many students attend Model High?

In the 2023-24 school year, 919 students attended Model High.

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