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Rockmart High School

NCES 2022-23 public school data and FY 2022 school-finance dataHighRegularGrades 9–12Rural: Fringe

Reported Enrollment

950

students

District

Polk County

County Context Score

41/100

county-level composite, not a school rating

School Information

Address

990 Cartersville Hwy, Rockmart, GA, 30153

School District

Polk County

NCES Identifiers

School ID
130420001509
District ID
1304200

NCES 2022-23 public school data and FY 2022 school-finance data

Grade Range

9–12

High · Regular

Enrollment

950 students

School Setting

Rural: Fringe

School profile guide

How to use this school record

This page is designed for first-pass public-school research. It combines the school record, district context, nearby comparable schools, and county-level school signals so you can decide what to verify next.

What is covered in this record

3 of 5 optional NCES detail groups are available for this school: enrollment, student-teacher ratio, lunch eligibility, grade span, and school setting. Missing fields mean the source did not provide a usable value in the current build.

Use this as an NCES profile

Rockmart High School is shown from federal public-school records. Treat the page as a source-backed profile for enrollment, grade span, school type, district context, and county context where fields are reported.

Separate proximity from assignment

Addresses, district boundaries, transfer rules, and program eligibility can change locally. Confirm attendance assignment with the district before making enrollment decisions.

Compare the surrounding system

Polk County has 11 public schools in the current county list. Review the county page and district context before judging one school in isolation.

Next checks

This district context includes 11 schools. Similar-school links show 2 peer records when available.

Compare before choosing

What Rockmart High School tells a parent

This profile is most useful when it is read against the local system: Polk County, Polk County, and comparable high schools.It does not replace local assignment rules, tours, or program verification.

Decision notes

  • 9–12 is the first fit check. Verify that the grade span matches the years your student needs, especially around transition grades.
  • Regular school type affects comparison. Compare it with other high schools before treating it like a one-for-one substitute.
  • Rural: Fringe matters for daily life. Use the locale and address as a starting point, then confirm commute, boundary, and transportation details locally.

What this page cannot confirm

SchoolsByCounty does not verify attendance assignment, transportation, transfer eligibility, special-program admission, test scores, discipline records, or campus climate for Rockmart High School. Treat this as a public-data profile and confirm local fit with Polk County.

School scale

950 students

Rockmart High School reports 950 students, near the middle of the same-level county peer set. Among 2 other high schools in Polk County with enrollment data, 1 report fewer students and 1 report more. The peer median is 750 students.

County peer set

3 high schools

The same-level county median enrollment is 950 students. Use it to separate unusually small or large schools from typical peers.

District path

11 district schools

Polk County lists 6 primary, 2 middle, 3 high schools in the current NCES data. For a high-school choice, compare graduation context, program access, commute, and nearby alternatives before using one enrollment number as the deciding signal.

District grade-span map

Use the district mix to see whether this school is part of a fuller local pathway or a narrower placement.

County list

Primary

6

Middle

2

High

3

Other

0

Nearby context inside Polk County

Cherokee Elementary SchoolPK–5 · Primary · 625 studentsListed
Eastside Elementary SchoolPK–5 · Primary · 766 studentsListed
Northside ElementaryPK–5 · Primary · 530 studentsListed
Van Wert Elementary SchoolPK–5 · Primary · 696 studentsListed
Westside Elementary SchoolPK–5 · Primary · 570 studentsListed
Youngs Grove Elementary SchoolPK–5 · Primary · 501 studentsListed

Same-level peers to open next

SchoolGradesEnrollment
Cedartown High School9–121,453 students
Harpst Academy6–1246 students

School Profile FAQ

Is Rockmart High School a recommended school?

No. SchoolsByCounty publishes public-school records and county context, not school recommendations. Use this profile as a starting point, then verify fit and assignment with Polk County.

Does this page confirm attendance assignment for Rockmart High School?

No. Attendance zones, transfers, magnet programs, and eligibility rules are set locally. Confirm assignment with the district or official local boundary tools before making enrollment decisions.

Where does the Rockmart High School data come from?

The school record is based on NCES public school data where fields are available, including school name, district, grade span, school type, enrollment, and related public-school indicators.

How should I compare Rockmart High School with nearby schools?

Rockmart High School should be compared with 3 high schools in Polk County, plus other schools in Polk County. Start with grade span, reported enrollment, school type, district pathway, and local assignment rules.

What should I verify before moving for Rockmart High School?

Before using Rockmart High School in a housing decision, verify attendance boundaries, transportation, transfer rules, program eligibility, and current enrollment procedures with Polk County.

Part of Polk County

Rockmart High School is one of 11 schools in this district, serving a reported enrollment of 7,878 students across 11 schools.

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Schools in District

11

Reported Enrollment

7,878

11 schools reporting

Other Schools in This District

  • Westside Elementary SchoolPK–5 · PrimaryListed only
  • Eastside Elementary SchoolPK–5 · PrimaryListed only
  • Cedartown High School9–12 · HighProfile
  • Cherokee Elementary SchoolPK–5 · PrimaryListed only
  • Northside ElementaryPK–5 · PrimaryListed only
  • Cedartown Middle School6–8 · MiddleProfile
  • Rockmart Middle School6–8 · MiddleListed only
  • Harpst Academy6–12 · HighListed only
  • Van Wert Elementary SchoolPK–5 · PrimaryListed only
  • Youngs Grove Elementary SchoolPK–5 · PrimaryListed only

Similar Schools

Cedartown High School

Grades 9–12
1,453 students
RegularProfile

Harpst Academy

Grades 6–12
46 students
RegularListed only

Polk County Schools

County Context Score

41/100

County-level composite across 11 public schools

Open county school list →

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.

By Evan Brooks, Data EditorUpdated Reviewed by Evan Brooks, Data Editor