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Cartersville City School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Georgia for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
For the 2024 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 4,477 students in Cartersville City School District. This district's average testing ranking is 8/10, which is in the top 30% of public schools in Georgia.
Public Schools in Cartersville City School District have an average math proficiency score of 38% (versus the Georgia public school average of 35%), and reading proficiency score of 42% (versus the 39% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 50% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is less than the Georgia public school average of 63% (majority Black).
Overview
This School District
This State (GA)
# Schools
4 Schools
2,316 Schools
# Students
4,477 Students
1,744,208 Students
# Teachers
284 Teachers
117,250 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
16:1
District Rank
Cartersville City School District, which is ranked within the top 30% of all 220 school districts in Georgia (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-2021 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 91% has increased from 85% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#55 out of 221 school districts
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
38%
36%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
42%
39%
Graduation Rate
91%
84%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.67
0.70
# American Indian Students
4 Students
3,504 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
76 Students
78,015 Students
% Asian Students
2%
5%
# Hispanic Students
976 Students
306,384 Students
% Hispanic Students
22%
18%
# Black Students
921 Students
633,654 Students
% Black Students
21%
36%
# White Students
2,219 Students
643,632 Students
% White Students
49%
37%
# Hawaiian Students
1 Student
1,805 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
280 Students
77,009 Students
% of Two or more races Students
6%
4%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
143
46,839
# Students in K Grade:
315
121,861
# Students in 1st Grade:
302
121,992
# Students in 2nd Grade:
316
124,041
# Students in 3rd Grade:
318
125,014
# Students in 4th Grade:
309
126,719
# Students in 5th Grade:
325
128,811
# Students in 6th Grade:
348
130,871
# Students in 7th Grade:
331
136,904
# Students in 8th Grade:
348
140,530
# Students in 9th Grade:
380
160,653
# Students in 10th Grade:
358
137,060
# Students in 11th Grade:
340
125,123
# Students in 12th Grade:
344
117,790
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $22,509 is higher than the state median of $14,333. The school district revenue/student has grown by 88% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $12,803 is less than the state median of $13,458. The school district spending/student has grown by 13% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$101 MM
$24,999 MM
Spending
$57 MM
$23,473 MM
Revenue / Student
$22,509
$14,333
Spending / Student
$12,803
$13,458
Best Cartersville City School District Public Schools (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Cartersville Middle School
(Math: 47% | Reading: 50%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
825 Douthit Ferry Rd
Cartersville, GA 30120
(770) 382-3666
Cartersville, GA 30120
(770) 382-3666
Grades: 6-8
| 1,027 students
Rank: #22.
Cartersville Elementary School
(Math: 35% | Reading: 37%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
340 Old Mill Rd
Cartersville, GA 30120
(770) 382-0983
Cartersville, GA 30120
(770) 382-0983
Grades: 3-5
| 952 students
Rank: #33.
Cartersville High School
(Math: 14% | Reading: 29%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
320 E Church St
Cartersville, GA 30120
(770) 382-3200
Cartersville, GA 30120
(770) 382-3200
Grades: 9-12
| 1,422 students
Rank: n/an/a
315 Etowah Dr
Cartersville, GA 30120
(770) 382-1733
Cartersville, GA 30120
(770) 382-1733
Grades: PK-2
| 1,076 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Cartersville City School District?
Cartersville City School District manages 4 public schools serving 4,477 students.
What is the rank of Cartersville City School District?
Cartersville City School District is ranked #61 out of 220 school districts in Georgia (top 30%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2020-2021 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Georgia school districts for: Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Cartersville City School District?
49% of Cartersville City School District students are White, 22% of students are Hispanic, 21% of students are Black, 6% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Asian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Cartersville City School District?
Cartersville City School District has a student/teacher ratio of 16:1, which is higher than the Georgia state average of 15:1.
What is Cartersville City School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $12,803 is less than the state median of $13,458. The school district spending/student has grown by 13% over four school years.
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