Total enrollment
7,745
-1 (0%) vs SY 2020-21
Polk County
Georgia · Public K-12
Combined enrollment across Polk County's 11 public schools is roughly 7,745 students, an average of about 704 per school. Polk County Public Schools runs the largest share. The level mix is 6 elementary, 2 middle, and 2 high schools.
4-year change in Polk County
SY 2020-21 vs SY 2024-25School count
11
0 (0%) vs SY 2020-21
Source: NCES Common Core of Data, enrollment-weighted demographic averages
How Polk County ranks
Among counties| Measure | This county | In Georgia | In the US |
|---|---|---|---|
| State test proficiency ranked highest first | 34.5% | #81 of 129 | N/A |
| Enrollment ranked largest first | 7,745 | #47 of 137 | #975 of 2,745 |
| Number of schools ranked most first | 11 | #50 of 137 | N/A |
| Students per teacher ranked fewest first | 15.6:1 | #125 of 137 | #1,966 of 2,655 |
| Free or reduced-price lunch share ranked highest first | 77.3% | #95 of 137 | #537 of 2,526 |
| Diversity index ranked most diverse first | 61.9% | #47 of 137 | #471 of 2,707 |
Counties need at least 3 schools and 1,000 students to be ranked. Test proficiency is ranked within the state only, since each state gives a different test. Each rank links to the full list.
Polk County school rankings
Residents
43,785
all ages · ACS 5-yr
Schools
11
1 districts
Enrollment
7,745
students · NCES CCD
Median income
$58,515
Below Georgia avg
Free/reduced lunch
77.3%
Below Georgia avg
Elementary
6
3,641 students
Middle
2
1,668 students
High
2
2,404 students
Combined / other
1
32 students
LARGEST DISTRICT
Polk County Public Schools
7,745 students · 1 district in Polk County
County vs. school enrollment demographics
Left bar is the racial makeup of Polk County residents (Census ACS 5-year). Right bar is the enrollment-weighted makeup of public schools in the county (NCES CCD). NCES systematically under-reports Hispanic, Pacific Islander, and Native American enrollment for many schools; where the resident share is meaningful but the reported school share is zero, we mark the school bar "not reported".
County residents
School enrollment
Bachelor's+
15.4%
adults 25+
Poverty rate
13.8%
ACS 5-year
Unemployment
5.9%
civilian labor
Median age
38
25.1% under 18
Test scores in Polk County
Latest 2024-25 ELA proficiency, 8 schools ranked. Georgia state average: 40.1%.
Top 5 schools (ELA)
- Youngs Grove Elementary School· 30.5%
- Cedartown Middle School· 29.2%
- Cherokee Elementary School· 28.1%
- Rockmart Middle School· 27.8%
- Northside Elementary· 27.2%
Lowest 5 schools (ELA)
- Van Wert Elementary School· 23.4%
- Westside Elementary School· 26.1%
- Eastside Elementary School· 27.0%
- Northside Elementary· 27.2%
- Rockmart Middle School· 27.8%
| Name | City | Level | Grades | Enrollment | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cedartown High School | Cedartown | High | 09-12 | 1,448 | · |
| Cedartown Middle School | Cedartown | Middle | 06-08 | 997 | · |
| Rockmart High School | Rockmart | High | 09-12 | 956 | · |
| Eastside Elementary School | Rockmart | Elementary | PK-05 | 764 | · |
| Van Wert Elementary School | Rockmart | Elementary | PK-05 | 693 | · |
| Rockmart Middle School | Rockmart | Middle | 06-08 | 671 | · |
| Westside Elementary School | Cedartown | Elementary | PK-05 | 588 | · |
| Cherokee Elementary School | Cedartown | Elementary | PK-05 | 575 | · |
| Northside Elementary | Cedartown | Elementary | PK-05 | 531 | · |
| Youngs Grove Elementary School | Cedartown | Elementary | PK-05 | 490 | · |
| Harpst Academy | Cedartown | Combined | PK-12 | 32 | · |
Cities in Polk County
About Polk County
Polk County is a small county of about 43,785 residents in Georgia. Its public-school system teaches approximately 7,745 students across 11 schools.
Looking at the wider area, census numbers show median household income runs near $58,515, about 15% of adults have a bachelor's degree or above, and roughly 14% of residents live below the federal poverty line. That income level is 7% lower than the Georgia median.
In terms of grade levels, Polk County consists of 6 elementary schools (3,641 students), 2 middle schools (1,668), 2 high schools (2,404), and 1 combined or other schools.
Polk County Public Schools dominates the local landscape, accounting for roughly 7,745 students on its own.
Looking at the last 4 years. Combined enrollment now sits at 7,745 students, held roughly steady from the 7,746 reported in SY 2020-21.
Within the allk12 community for this area, the community for Polk County discusses sports rivalries, cross-district programs, and shared facilities. Members of the local community share what they see day-to-day.
Frequently asked questions
DATA · Census ACS 5-year · NCES Common Core of Data