Best Schools in Rome, Georgia
25 schools · 12 Elementary · 3 Middle · 5 High · 5 Other
Choosing a school in Rome?
Use this page to compare every school in Rome by level, neighborhood, and district — and find the right fit, not just the top of the list.
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Johnson Elementary
Elementary · Floyd County. Ranked from real test data; use the map and table below to check address fit.
Model Elementary School
Elementary · Floyd County. Ranked from real test data; use the map and table below to check address fit.
Garden Lakes Elementary School
Elementary · Floyd County. Ranked from real test data; use the map and table below to check address fit.
The short answer
The top-rated schools in Rome for 2026 are Johnson Elementary (9.6/10), Model Elementary School (8.5/10), and Garden Lakes Elementary School (8.5/10), based on MySchoolScout's analysis of real test data across 24 rated schools. Ratings blend student growth, poverty-adjusted academic achievement, and school environment (plus college readiness for high schools), with equity shown as context, not scored; schools with estimated (proxy) scores are excluded from this ranking.
Schools
25
19 public · 6 private
Avg Score
7.2
out of 10
Median Home
$197,250
home value · ACS
Districts
3
serving the city
Schools
25
19 public · 6 private
Avg Score
7.2
out of 10
Median Home
$197,250
home value · ACS
Districts
3
serving the city
Rates 9.6/10 despite 43% of students being economically disadvantaged. That's about 1.3 points higher than its student-poverty level predicts. Roughly as clean a case of strong results without an affluent-ZIP price tag as you'll find among Rome schools.
STAAR proficiency rose +26.0 points from 2022 to 2024. That's the biggest jump among Rome schools across the two most recent comparable testing years.
Top-Rated Schools in Rome
Ranked by MySchoolScout composite using only schools with real test data (24 of 25). "Value" = points above what student poverty predicts. Estimated (proxy) scores are excluded.
| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Johnson Elementary | 9.6 / 10 |
| 2 | Model Elementary School | 8.5 / 10 |
| 3 | Garden Lakes Elementary School | 8.5 / 10 |
| 4 | Armuchee Primary School | 8.3 / 10 |
| 5 | Model Middle School | 8.2 / 10 |
| 6 | East Central Elementary School | 7.8 / 10 |
| 7 | Model High | 7.7 / 10 |
| 8 | Anna K. Davie Elementary | 7.7 / 10 |
| 9 | Montessori School of Rome | 7.5 / 10 |
| 10 | Unity Christian School | 7.5 / 10 |
See every school — including those with estimated data — in the full directory below. How we rate schools.
Family Snapshot
At a glance- Avg school rating
- 7.2/10
- Median household income
- $62,046
- Median home value
- $197,250
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 27%
- Avg commute
- 23 min
- Owner-occupied homes
- 59%
63% of schools rated 7+
Census ACS, ZIPs in this city
Owner-occupied units
Adults 25+
Workers age 16+
Of occupied housing units
How Rome compares
Georgia rank
#57 of 240
cities by avg. school score
Vs. state average
+0.9
above Georgia avg (6.3)
Median household income
$62k
89% of Georgia median
Schools in this city
24
About Schools in Rome, Georgia
Rome, Georgia has 18 ranked public schools with a city average of 7.4 out of 10. That average reflects a healthy landscape — 11 of those 18 schools (61%) score 7 or higher, meaning the majority of public options here clear a strong performance threshold. The standout scores are concentrated at the elementary level, which shapes the practical calculus for most families entering the system.
Johnson Elementary leads the city at 9.5 out of 10, the highest score in Rome and a significant gap above the city average. Garden Lakes Elementary follows at 9.1, and three schools — Armuchee Primary, Coosa Middle, and Model Elementary — each rate 8.8. That top-of-the-list clustering signals that Rome's elementary and early middle school options are genuinely strong, not just a few outliers propped up by a soft field.
Coosa Middle (8.8) is the lone middle school in the top five, and its ranking alongside the best elementaries is a positive sign for families planning a K–8 path. Families with high schoolers will want to research individual school scores closely; the 7.4 city average implies a real spread in performance across all 18 schools, and the lower end of the rankings can diverge sharply from what the averages suggest.
For parents benchmarking Rome against comparable Georgia cities, the 61% share of schools scoring 7 or above is a concrete quality signal. The city's spread — a high of 9.5 against a mean of 7.4 — tells a practical story: Rome has real top-tier options, especially at the elementary level, but school quality varies enough that specific school assignment matters more than the city-wide average. Confirming your attendance zone before choosing a home address is the single highest-leverage step parents can take here.
Elementary Schools
12 schools| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 478 students · Pre-K–4th | 9.6 |
| 2 | 479 students · Pre-K–4th | 8.5 |
| 3 | 513 students · Pre-K–4th | 8.5 |
| 4 | 469 students · Pre-K–2nd | 8.3 |
| 5 | 510 students · Pre-K–6th | 7.8 |
| 6 | 408 students · Pre-K–6th | 7.7 |
| 7 | 437 students · Pre-K–6th | 7.2 |
| 8 | 985 students · Pre-K–6th | 7.0 |
| 9 | 430 students · Pre-K–4th | 6.7 |
| 10 | 559 students · Pre-K–6th | 6.3 |
Show all 12 elementary schools in Rome
Private and public school ratings use different data sources and scoring models, so scores are not directly comparable across school types.
Middle Schools
3 schools| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 550 students · 5th–7th | 8.2 |
| 2 | 480 students · 5th–7th | 6.8 |
| 3 | 956 students · 7th–8th | 5.2 |
High Schools
5 schools| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 919 students · 8th–12th | 7.7 |
| 2 | 820 students · 7th–12th | 7.4 |
| 3 | 858 students · 8th–12th | 7.3 |
| 4 | 2,015 students · 9th–12th | 6.2 |
| 5 | 9 students · 5th–12th | — |
Other Schools
5 schools| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Montessori School of Rome
Private
115 students · Pre-K–12th | 7.5 |
| 2 | Unity Christian School
Private
279 students · Pre-K–12th | 7.5 |
| 3 | Unity Christian School
Private
280 students · Pre-K–12th | 7.1 |
| 4 | The Academy of Rome
Private
36 students · Kindergarten–12th | 6.8 |
| 5 | Darlington School
Private
711 students · Pre-K–12th | 6.3 |
Schools in Rome
Rome, Georgia · 25 schools
Community Demographics
Census ACS 2022 5-Year Estimates across 2 ZIP codes
Median Income
$62,046
Median Home Value
$197,250
Median Rent
$978/mo
Population
76,459
College Educated
27%
Homeownership
59%
Avg Commute
23 min
Poverty Rate
17.9%
Community Profile
Rome has a median household income of $62,046. It is an area where 27% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher. The median home value in the area is $197,250, with a median rent of $978/month. The area has a poverty rate of 17.9%. The average commute for residents is 23 minutes. Source: U.S. Census ACS 2022 5-Year Estimates.
Schools by Level
- State
- Georgia
- Elementary
- 12
- Middle
- 3
- High
- 5
- Other
- 5
Nearby Cities
Other Major Cities in Georgia
Top metros statewide by school count.
How we rate schools
A clear 1–10 score built from public data — growth, academics, and learning environment. No hidden criteria, no pay-to-play.
See how we rateFrequently Asked Questions
Common questions about schools in Rome, Georgia
How many schools are in Rome, Georgia?
Rome has 25 schools, including 19 public and 6 private schools spanning elementary, middle, and high school levels.
What is the average school rating in Rome, Georgia?
The average MySchoolScout composite score for schools in Rome is 7.2 out of 10, built from student growth, poverty-adjusted academic achievement, and school environment — plus college readiness for high schools.
What is the top-ranked school in Rome, Georgia?
The top-ranked school in Rome on MySchoolScout is Johnson Elementary with a composite score of 9.6/10.
What is the best elementary school in Rome, Georgia?
The top-ranked elementary school in Rome on MySchoolScout is Johnson Elementary with a composite score of 9.6/10.
What is the best middle school in Rome, Georgia?
The top-ranked middle school in Rome on MySchoolScout is Model Middle School with a composite score of 8.2/10.
What is the best high school in Rome, Georgia?
The top-ranked high school in Rome on MySchoolScout is Model High with a composite score of 7.7/10.
How many school districts serve Rome, Georgia?
Rome is served by 3 school districts: Department of Juvenile Justice, Floyd County, Rome City.
What is the education level in Rome, Georgia?
According to Census data, 27% of adults in Rome have earned a bachelor's degree or higher.
What is the median income in Rome, Georgia?
The median household income in Rome is approximately $62,046 according to Census ACS 2022 estimates.
Are there private schools in Rome, Georgia?
Yes, Rome has 6 private schools alongside 19 public schools. The top-rated private school is Montessori School of Rome with a score of 7.5/10.
What is the student-teacher ratio in Rome, Georgia?
The average student-teacher ratio across schools in Rome is 12.1:1. This ratio varies by school, so families should check individual school profiles for specific classroom sizes.
How does MySchoolScout rate schools in Rome, Georgia?
MySchoolScout rates schools using publicly available data from the NCES Common Core of Data and state education departments. Each school receives a 1-10 composite score built from Student Growth, Poverty-Adjusted Academic Achievement, and School Environment — plus College Readiness for high schools. Weights vary by school level, and equity data is shown for context but not scored.
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Data from NCES Common Core of Data, Georgia Dept. of Education, and U.S. Census ACS for the 2023–24 school year. Rankings computed by MySchoolScout. See all data sources.