Polk County Public Schools
Polk County, Georgia
NCES 2022-23 public school data and FY 2022 school-finance dataTotal Schools
11
public schools
Total Enrollment
7,878
students
School Districts
1
district
How to use the Polk County public school directory
Start with the county-level shape, then use the school table for exact records. This directory is built from NCES public school data for Georgia; it is best for narrowing research, checking district context, and finding school records to verify with local sources.
Polk County has one district entry in this county file: Polk County. Use the table to compare schools, grade spans, and program flags within that district.
School records are spread across 2 listed communities. Cedartown has the most listed schools, with 7 records.
Primary schools are the largest listed grade-level group, with 6 schools. Filter the table by level before comparing enrollment or district context.
No listed schools in this county file carry charter, magnet, or virtual flags. Confirm program options with local districts because local offerings can change outside the NCES release cycle.
Filter before comparing
Search by school or district name, then narrow by grade level or program flag so the table matches the student stage you are researching.
Open profiles where available
3 schools in this county currently have generated profile pages. Listed-only schools still remain in the NCES directory table.
Verify assignment locally
County directories do not determine attendance zones, transfer eligibility, magnet admission, charter lotteries, or program placement.
School Overview
Total Schools
11
in Polk County
Reported Enrollment
7,878
11 schools reporting
School Districts
1
district
Charter Schools
0
0% of total
School Level Breakdown
1 School District in Polk County
Polk County
11 Public Schools in Polk County
Sorted by reported enrollment. Dedicated profile pages are available for 3 high-enrollment schools; every NCES public school remains listed here.
NCES 2022-23 public school data and FY 2022 school-finance dataLevel
Showing 11 of 11 matching schools
| School Name | Profile | District | Location | Grades | Type / Flags | Reported Enrollment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cedartown High School | Profile | Polk County | Cedartown, 30125Town: Distant | 9–12 | High | 1,453 |
| Cedartown Middle School | Profile | Polk County | Cedartown, 30125Rural: Fringe | 6–8 | Middle | 1,035 |
| Rockmart High School | Profile | Polk County | Rockmart, 30153Rural: Fringe | 9–12 | High | 950 |
| Eastside Elementary School | Listed only | Polk County | Rockmart, 30153Town: Distant | PK–5 | Primary | 766 |
| Rockmart Middle School | Listed only | Polk County | Rockmart, 30153Rural: Fringe | 6–8 | Middle | 706 |
| Van Wert Elementary School | Listed only | Polk County | Rockmart, 30153Rural: Fringe | PK–5 | Primary | 696 |
| Cherokee Elementary School | Listed only | Polk County | Cedartown, 30125Town: Distant | PK–5 | Primary | 625 |
| Westside Elementary School | Listed only | Polk County | Cedartown, 30125Town: Distant | PK–5 | Primary | 570 |
| Northside Elementary | Listed only | Polk County | Cedartown, 30125Town: Distant | PK–5 | Primary | 530 |
| Youngs Grove Elementary School | Listed only | Polk County | Cedartown, 30125Rural: Fringe | PK–5 | Primary | 501 |
| Harpst Academy | Listed only | Polk County | Cedartown, 30125Town: Distant | 6–12 | High | 46 |
Cedartown High School
Polk County
Cedartown, 30125 / Town: Distant
Cedartown Middle School
Polk County
Cedartown, 30125 / Rural: Fringe
Rockmart High School
Polk County
Rockmart, 30153 / Rural: Fringe
Eastside Elementary School
Polk County
Rockmart, 30153 / Town: Distant
Rockmart Middle School
Polk County
Rockmart, 30153 / Rural: Fringe
Van Wert Elementary School
Polk County
Rockmart, 30153 / Rural: Fringe
Cherokee Elementary School
Polk County
Cedartown, 30125 / Town: Distant
Westside Elementary School
Polk County
Cedartown, 30125 / Town: Distant
Northside Elementary
Polk County
Cedartown, 30125 / Town: Distant
Youngs Grove Elementary School
Polk County
Cedartown, 30125 / Rural: Fringe
Harpst Academy
Polk County
Cedartown, 30125 / Town: Distant
Polk County school directory FAQ
Does this list show which Polk County school serves my address?
No. This is a county-level NCES directory for public school records in Georgia. Attendance zones, transfer policies, magnet eligibility, charter lotteries, and program placement must be verified with the local district or school.
What is included in the Polk County public school directory?
The directory lists 11 public schools from NCES records, including school name, district, grade range, type flags, and enrollment where reported.
Does this page rank the best schools in Polk County?
No. This page is a public school directory, not a ranking or recommendation. Use it to find records, compare similar school types, and identify district sources to verify locally.
Are private schools included in this Polk County list?
No. SchoolsByCounty uses NCES public school records for this directory. Private schools, homeschool programs, and some local program options are outside this public-school listing.
Why do some Polk County schools have profiles while others are listed only?
SchoolsByCounty generates profile pages for a high-enrollment subset of school records. 3 schools in this county currently have profile links, while every listed school remains available in the directory table.
How should I compare school districts in Polk County?
This county has one district entry in the current school file. Compare individual schools by grade range, enrollment, and program flags, then confirm local assignment rules with the district.
Data Sources
Education data sourced from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) Common Core of Data and School District Finance Survey. School scores are derived composite metrics based on available NCES graduation-rate and school-finance signals.
Data is informational only. Coverage varies by county and reporting year. Not for use as the sole basis for educational decisions.