Cedartown High School

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Cedartown High School ranks 205 th of 458 Georgia high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

Summary:

Cedartown High School is a public high school in Cedartown, Georgia, serving 1,453 students in grades 9-12. The school is part of the Polk County School District, which is ranked 134 out of 203 districts in Georgia and has a 2-star rating from SchoolDigger.

While Cedartown High School has seen some improvements in its four-year graduation rate, which ranged from 77.6% in 2018-2019 to 86.9% in 2021-2022, it still lags behind nearby schools like Rockmart High School (94.2% in 2021-2022) and Haralson County High School (99.0% in 2021-2022). Additionally, the school's performance on the Georgia Milestones Assessments is generally lower than the state and county averages, with proficiency rates in subjects like American Literature and Composition, Algebra I, and United States History all falling below the state and county scores.

Cedartown High School also faces challenges related to its high poverty rates, with over 77% of its students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, which is significantly higher than the nearby Rome High School (66.11% in 2022-2023) and Rockmart High School (78% in 2022-2023). The school's relatively lower spending per student compared to some of its neighbors, such as Haralson County High School ($10,488 in 2018-2019) and Coosa High School ($11,674 in 2018-2019), may also contribute to the challenges it faces in providing comprehensive educational programs and support services for its students.

Detail:

Public 9-12

167 Frank Lott Dr
Cedartown, GA 30125

(770) 748-0490

District: Polk County

SchoolDigger Rank:
205^th of 458 Georgia High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $8,013

Feeder schools for Cedartown High School:

Elementary:	Cherokee Elementary School
	Northside Elementary
	Westside Elementary School
	Youngs Grove Elementary School
Middle:	Cedartown Middle School

Student/teacher ratio: 22.0

Number of students: 1,453

Racial breakdown:

White:

44.1%

Hispanic:

40.9%

African American:

10.8%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 78%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Cedartown High School ranks better than 55.2% of high schools in Georgia. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 46.8. (See more...)

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

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Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Cedartown High School is $8,013.

Schooldigger Rankings:

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

SchoolDigger ranks Cedartown High School 205^th of 458 Georgia public high schools. (See Cedartown High School in the ranking list.)

Polk County:

SchoolDigger ranks Polk County 134^th of 203 Georgia school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Cedartown High School

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Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	GA State Percentile
2006	55.70	132^nd	335	60.6%
2007	44.27	216^th	358	39.7%
2008	37.80	262^nd	370	29.2%
2009	46.87	225^th	372	39.5%
2010	48.07	208^th	384	45.8%
2011	46.59	244^th	402	39.3%
2012	46.97	222^nd	396	43.9%
2013	45.99	240^th	425	43.5%
2014	57.45	144^th	425	66.1%
2015	37.19	248^th	435	43.0%
2016	29.11	289^th	426	32.2%
2017	35.19	239^th	420	43.1%
2018	31.92	273^rd	428	36.2%
2019	34.48	264^th	438	39.7%
2021	30.42	267^th	410	34.9%
2022	37.72	241^st	429	43.8%
2023	38.15	242^nd	442	45.2%
2024	46.80	205^th	458	55.2%

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

Data source: Georgia Department of Education

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Enrollment information for Cedartown High School

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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	1005	1005
1991	0	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	995	995
1992	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	961	961
1993	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	952	952
1994	770	168	3	16	1	n/a	n/a	0	958
1995	753	188	2	33	1	n/a	n/a	0	977
1996	753	188	2	33	1	n/a	n/a	0	977
1997	758	178	2	39	0	n/a	n/a	0	977
1998	773	166	2	48	1	n/a	n/a	0	990
1999	742	168	0	62	1	n/a	n/a	0	973
2000	743	163	2	76	0	n/a	n/a	0	984
2001	741	156	6	90	1	n/a	n/a	0	994
2002	799	214	6	116	0	n/a	n/a	0	1135
2003	799	214	6	116	0	n/a	n/a	0	1135
2004	745	210	6	127	0	n/a	n/a	0	1088
2005	746	203	5	129	0	n/a	n/a	8	1091
2006	740	190	5	124	0	n/a	n/a	13	1072
2007	706	188	3	148	0	n/a	n/a	12	1057
2008	728	184	3	167	0	n/a	n/a	10	1092
2009	692	186	1	183	0	n/a	n/a	14	1076
2010	674	168	3	205	0	0	16	0	1066
2011	662	177	4	233	0	0	14	0	1090
2012	655	157	2	235	0	0	32	0	1081
2013	647	150	2	245	0	0	28	0	1072
2014	662	136	4	251	0	0	32	0	1085
2015	659	148	5	274	4	0	32	0	1122
2016	664	144	5	305	5	0	24	0	1147
2017	689	150	9	354	4	0	32	0	1238
2018	639	159	7	378	5	0	33	0	1221
2019	615	182	8	417	2	0	43	0	1267
2020	612	175	8	459	1	1	46	0	1302
2021	582	170	7	477	1	2	43	0	1282
2022	604	165	5	544	1	1	41	0	1361
2023	641	157	5	595	2	1	52	0	1453

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 Cedartown High School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1989	1005	60.0	16.7	13.3
1991	995	60.0	16.5	13.9
1992	961	59.5	16.1	17.6
1993	952	52.0	18.3	22.1
1994	958	59.5	16.1	21.6
1995	977	57.5	17.0	24.1
1996	977	57.5	17.0	24.1
1997	977	62.8	15.6	30.4
1998	990	55.2	17.9	28.8
1999	973	55.8	17.4	22.1
2000	984	55.9	17.6	19.8
2001	994	57.7	17.2	18.1
2002	1135	72.6	15.6	22.8
2003	1135	72.6	15.6	22.8
2004	1088	70.4	15.5	26.6
2005	1091	74.4	14.7	34.3
2006	1072	74.0	14.5	37.9
2007	1057	78.0	13.6	50
2008	1092	78.1	14.0	50.9
2009	1076	80.5	13.4	50.8
2010	1066	71.7	14.8	54.1
2011	1090	67.7	16.1	55.9
2012	1081	67.0	16.1	60.3
2013	1072	66.2	16.1	63.1
2014	1085	62.4	17.3	83.1
2015	1122	62.0	18.0	83.1
2016	1147	67.0	17.1	83.1
2017	1238	54.8	22.5	83.1
2018	1221	54.0	22.6	85.4
2019	1267	55.0	23.0	85.4
2020	1302	58.5	22.2	85.4
2021	1282	62.1	20.6	85.4
2022	1361	68.6	19.8	n/a
2023	1453	65.8	22.0	78

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 Cedartown High School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1989	1005	60.0	16.7	13.3
1991	995	60.0	16.5	13.9
1992	961	59.5	16.1	17.6
1993	952	52.0	18.3	22.1
1994	958	59.5	16.1	21.6
1995	977	57.5	17.0	24.1
1996	977	57.5	17.0	24.1
1997	977	62.8	15.6	30.4
1998	990	55.2	17.9	28.8
1999	973	55.8	17.4	22.1
2000	984	55.9	17.6	19.8
2001	994	57.7	17.2	18.1
2002	1135	72.6	15.6	22.8
2003	1135	72.6	15.6	22.8
2004	1088	70.4	15.5	26.6
2005	1091	74.4	14.7	34.3
2006	1072	74.0	14.5	37.9
2007	1057	78.0	13.6	50
2008	1092	78.1	14.0	50.9
2009	1076	80.5	13.4	50.8
2010	1066	71.7	14.8	54.1
2011	1090	67.7	16.1	55.9
2012	1081	67.0	16.1	60.3
2013	1072	66.2	16.1	63.1
2014	1085	62.4	17.3	83.1
2015	1122	62.0	18.0	83.1
2016	1147	67.0	17.1	83.1
2017	1238	54.8	22.5	83.1
2018	1221	54.0	22.6	85.4
2019	1267	55.0	23.0	85.4
2020	1302	58.5	22.2	85.4
2021	1282	62.1	20.6	85.4
2022	1361	68.6	19.8	n/a
2023	1453	65.8	22.0	78

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 Cedartown High School

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2017	$569 (6.8%)	$7,748 (93.2%)	$8,317
2018	$492 (6.4%)	$7,171 (93.6%)	$7,663
2019	$537 (6.7%)	$7,475 (93.3%)	$8,012

Data source: Georgia Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Cedartown High School

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Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 264^th of 438 High schools	Ranks 242^nd of 442 High schools	5.5%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
End of Course American Literature and Composition (Cedartown High School)	32.7	21.1	11.6%
End of Course American Literature and Composition (Polk County)	36.4	22.4	14%
End of Course American Literature and Composition (Georgia)	47.3	38.9	8.4%
End of Course Algebra I (Cedartown High School)	35.9	27.6	8.3%
End of Course Algebra I (Polk County)	35.3	25.7	9.6%
End of Course Algebra I (Georgia)	41.1	35.8	5.3%
End of Course Biology (Cedartown High School)	38	49.6	11.6%
End of Course Biology (Polk County)	41.8	48.6	6.8%
End of Course Biology (Georgia)	49	45.5	3.5%
End of Course United States History (Cedartown High School)	25.2	26.3	1.1%
End of Course United States History (Polk County)	32.8	21.2	11.6%
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	1267	1453	14.7%
African American	182	157	13.7%
American Indian	2	2
Asian	8	5	37.5%
Hispanic	417	595	42.7%
Pacific Islander	0	1
White	615	641	4.2%
Two or More Races	43	52	20.9%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	85.4%	78%	7.4%

Schools Near Cedartown High School

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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 8th 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
Cedartown High School	Public	9-12	167 Frank Lott Dr	Cedartown	30125	Polk County	Polk County	No	No	No	Yes	(770) 748-0490	1,453	66	22.0	78.0%	641 (44.1%)	157 (10.8%)	595 (40.9%)	5 (0.3%)	2 (0.1%)	1 (0.1%)	52 (3.6%)	46.8	205^th of 458 public high schools	55.2%		38.2	242^nd of 442 public high schools	45.2%	37	33.4	47.3	44.6	33.4					$8,013	$537	$7,475
Pepperell High School	Public	8-12	3 Dragon Dr SE	Lindale	30147	Floyd County	Floyd County	No	No	No	Yes	(706) 236-1844	896	55	16.1	49.4%	700 (78.1%)	75 (8.4%)	93 (10.4%)	2 (0.2%)	1 (0.1%)	0 (0.0%)	25 (2.8%)	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
Rockmart High School	Public	9-12	990 Cartersville Hwy	Rockmart	30153	Polk County	Polk County	No	No	No	Yes	(770) 684-5432	950	50	19.0	78.0%	671 (70.6%)	163 (17.2%)	50 (5.3%)	2 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	64 (6.7%)	39.6	244^th of 458 public high schools	46.7%		33.4	267^th of 442 public high schools	39.6%	23	33.2	37.0	41.6	27.5					$8,856	$534	$8,322
Coosa High School	Public	8-12	4454 Alabama Hwy NW	Rome	30165	Floyd County	Floyd County	No	No	No	Yes	(706) 236-1870	846	52	16.2	59.2%	496 (58.6%)	79 (9.3%)	225 (26.6%)	7 (0.8%)	1 (0.1%)	1 (0.1%)	37 (4.4%)	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
Haralson County High School	Public	9-12	1655 Georgia Highway 120	Tallapoosa	30176	Haralson County	Haralson County	No	No	No	Yes	(770) 574-7647	945	69	13.6	85.0%	842 (89.1%)	25 (2.6%)	38 (4.0%)	4 (0.4%)	5 (0.5%)	1 (0.1%)	30 (3.2%)	51.7	175^th of 458 public high schools	61.8%		56.6	138^th of 442 public high schools	68.8%	37	37.8	43.7	49.7	39.1					$10,488	$466	$10,022
Haralson County Rebel Academy	Public, Virtual	6-12	1655 Georgia Highway 120	Tallapoosa	30176	Haralson County	Haralson County	No	No	Yes	No	(770) 574-7647	28	1	21.5	85.7%	24 (85.7%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (3.6%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (10.7%)								(n/a)				13.3					$7,818	$946	$6,872
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	3				0 (0.0%)	2 (66.7%)	1 (33.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)								(n/a)
Rome High School	Public	9-12	1000 Veterans Memorial Hwy NE	Rome	30161	Floyd County	Rome City	No	No	No	Yes	(706) 235-9653	2,095	136	15.4	66.1%	482 (23.0%)	642 (30.6%)	830 (39.6%)	52 (2.5%)	1 (0.0%)	1 (0.0%)	87 (4.2%)	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

Frequently Asked Questions about Cedartown High School

What schools feed into Cedartown High School?

Cedartown High School is fed by the following schools:

Elementary : Cherokee Elementary School
Elementary : Northside Elementary
Elementary : Westside Elementary School
Elementary : Youngs Grove Elementary School
Middle : Cedartown Middle School

What is the racial makeup of Cedartown High School?

Students at Cedartown High School are 44% White, 41% Hispanic, 11% African American, 4% Two or more races.

Is Cedartown High School a good school?

Cedartown High School ranks 205^th of 458 Georgia high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

How many students attend Cedartown High School?

In the 2022-23 school year, 1,453 students attended Cedartown High School.

What district is Cedartown High School in?

Polk County

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