Bartow County School District
School District · Cartersville, Georgia
Avg Rating
6.4
out of 10
Schools
19
12 elem, 4 mid, 3 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$13,840
Student-Teacher Ratio
14.7:1
Avg Rating
6.4
out of 10
Schools
19
12 elem, 4 mid, 3 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$13,840
Student-Teacher Ratio
14.7:1
Evaluating Bartow County?
A district shares budget, policy, and attendance zones across its schools — use this page to judge Bartow County as a whole, then compare how its individual schools differ.
Shortlist starter
Start with these real page-level signals, then use the full table and map below.
Pine Log Elementary
Rydal · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
Mission Road Elementary School
Cartersville · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
Cloverleaf Elementary
Cartersville · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
How this district compares
Georgia rank
#92 of 179
districts by avg. composite
Vs. state average
+0.2
above Georgia avg
Per-pupil spending
$13,840
$288 vs Georgia median
District size
14,156 students
Much larger than Georgia median
The short answer
Bartow County ranks #92 of 179 Georgia districts by overall school rating. Bartow County's schools with real test data average 6.4/10 across 19 schools. Its top-rated schools are Pine Log Elementary (8.4/10), Mission Road Elementary School (7.8/10), and Cloverleaf Elementary (7.7/10). Schools with estimated (proxy) scores are excluded from this ranking.
Rates 8.4/10 despite 64% of students being economically disadvantaged. That's about 1.9 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 Bartow County schools.
STAAR proficiency rose +16.1 points from 2022 to 2024. That's the biggest jump among Bartow County schools across the two most recent comparable testing years.
Top-Rated Schools in Bartow County
Ranked by MySchoolScout composite rating using only schools with real test data (19 of 19). "Value" = points above what student poverty predicts. Estimated (proxy) scores are excluded.
| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Pine Log Elementary | 8.4 / 10 |
| 2 | Mission Road Elementary School | 7.8 / 10 |
| 3 | Cloverleaf Elementary | 7.7 / 10 |
| 4 | Euharlee Elementary School | 7.7 / 10 |
| 5 | Allatoona Elementary School | 6.9 / 10 |
| 6 | White Elementary School | 6.8 / 10 |
| 7 | Adairsville Elementary School | 6.5 / 10 |
| 8 | Clear Creek Elementary School | 6.5 / 10 |
| 9 | Woodland Middle School at Euharlee | 6.4 / 10 |
| 10 | Woodland High School | 6.3 / 10 |
See all 19 schools — including those with estimated data — in the full directory below. How we rate schools.
About Bartow County
Bartow County is a Cartersville, Georgia school district serving 19 schools. The district educates 14,156 students with a student-teacher ratio of 14.7:1. The district invests $13,840 per student annually.
With an average rating of 6.4/10, Bartow County demonstrates solid academic performance.
The highest-rated school in the district is Pine Log Elementary, which has a composite score of 8.4/10.
In standardized testing, Bartow County students show an average math proficiency of 53.8% and ELA proficiency of 55.8%.
The district includes 12 elementary schools , 4 middle schools , and 3 high schools.
District Map
Schools in Bartow County, colored by MySchoolScout rank. Click a pin for details.
District Average Test Scores
Average proficiency across all schools in Bartow County with test data.
Schools in Bartow County
19 schools Elementary Schools 12
Middle Schools 4
District Details
- State
- Georgia
- City
- Cartersville
- Total Enrollment
- 14,156
- Teachers (FTE)
- 960
- Child Poverty Rate
- 0.1%
- Data Year
- 2023
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in Bartow County?
Bartow County has 19 schools in total — 12 elementary, 4 middle, and 3 high schools. You can explore each school's ratings and details on this page.
What is the average rating for Bartow County?
The average composite rating for Bartow County is 6.4/10. This score is calculated from the individual ratings of all schools with academic data in the district.
What is the per-pupil spending in Bartow County?
Bartow County spends $13,840 per student per year.
What is the student-teacher ratio in Bartow County?
The average student-teacher ratio in Bartow County is 14.7:1.
What is the top-rated school in Bartow County?
Pine Log Elementary is the highest-rated school in Bartow County with a composite score of 8.4/10.
What are the test scores in Bartow County?
Across schools in Bartow County with test data, the average math proficiency is 53.8% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 55.8%. These figures represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding grade-level standards.
How does Bartow County compare to other districts in Georgia?
Bartow County has an average school rating of 6.4/10 across 19 schools. Families can compare this to other districts in Georgia by visiting individual district pages. Factors like school size, available programs, and community demographics also play a role in choosing the right fit.
How does MySchoolScout rate schools?
MySchoolScout ratings blend student growth, poverty-adjusted academic performance, and learning environment — plus college readiness for high schools. Weights vary by school level, and equity data is shown for context without being factored into the score. Learn more about our rating system on our methodology page.
District Averages
- Overall Rating
- 6.4/10
- Math Proficiency
- 53.8%
- ELA Proficiency
- 55.8%
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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.
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