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6.9 avg / 10

Bartow County School District

School District · Cartersville, Georgia

Students: 14,156
Teachers (FTE): 960

Avg Rating

6.9

out of 10

Schools

19

12 elem, 4 mid, 3 high

Per-Pupil Spending

$13,840

Student-Teacher Ratio

14.7:1

How this district compares

Georgia rank

#61 of 179

districts by avg. composite

Vs. state average

+0.6

above Georgia avg

Per-pupil spending

$13,840

$288 vs Georgia median

District size

14,156 students

Much larger than Georgia median

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 6.9/10, Bartow County demonstrates solid academic performance.

The highest-rated school in the district is Pine Log Elementary, which has a composite score of 9.2/10.

In standardized testing, Bartow County students show an average math proficiency of 40.1% and ELA proficiency of 37.2%.

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

Math Proficiency 40.1%
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ELA Proficiency 37.2%
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Average proficiency across all schools in Bartow County with test data.

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 6.9/10. 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 9.2/10.

What are the test scores in Bartow County?

Across schools in Bartow County with test data, the average math proficiency is 40.1% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 37.2%. 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 6.9/10 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 are based on a comprehensive methodology that weighs Academic Performance (50%), Student Growth (20%), Equity (15%), and Learning Environment (15%). Learn more about our rating system on our methodology page.

District Averages

Overall Rating
6.9/10
Math Proficiency
40.1%
ELA Proficiency
37.2%

How We Rate Schools

Every school receives a composite score from 1 to 10 based on four pillars: Academic Performance (50%), Student Growth (20%), Equity (15%), and Learning Environment (15%). Scores are built from publicly available data including standardized test results, enrollment figures, and school climate indicators.

Read our full methodology

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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