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6.4 avg / 10

Cartersville City School District

School District · Cartersville, Georgia

Students: 4,573
Teachers (FTE): 292

Avg Rating

6.4

out of 10

Schools

4

2 elem, 1 mid, 1 high

Per-Pupil Spending

$13,141

Student-Teacher Ratio

15.7:1

How this district compares

Georgia rank

#97 of 179

districts by avg. composite

Vs. state average

+0.1

above Georgia avg

Per-pupil spending

$13,141

$987 vs Georgia median

District size

4,573 students

Larger than Georgia median

About Cartersville City

Cartersville City is a Cartersville, Georgia school district serving 4 schools. The district educates 4,573 students with a student-teacher ratio of 15.7:1. The district invests $13,141 per student annually.

With an average rating of 6.4/10, Cartersville City demonstrates solid academic performance.

The highest-rated school in the district is Cartersville Middle School, which has a composite score of 6.7/10.

In standardized testing, Cartersville City students show an average math proficiency of 44.1% and ELA proficiency of 43.0%.

The district includes 2 elementary schools , 1 middle school , and 1 high school.

District Map

Schools in Cartersville City, colored by MySchoolScout rank. Click a pin for details.

District Average Test Scores

Math Proficiency 44.1%
School
State
N/A
ELA Proficiency 43.0%
School
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N/A

Average proficiency across all schools in Cartersville City with test data.

District Details

State
Georgia
City
Cartersville
Total Enrollment
4,573
Teachers (FTE)
292
Child Poverty Rate
0.1%
Data Year
2023

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools are in Cartersville City?

Cartersville City has 4 schools in total — 2 elementary, 1 middle, and 1 high schools. You can explore each school's ratings and details on this page.

What is the average rating for Cartersville City?

The average composite rating for Cartersville City 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 Cartersville City?

Cartersville City spends $13,141 per student per year.

What is the student-teacher ratio in Cartersville City?

The average student-teacher ratio in Cartersville City is 15.7:1.

What is the top-rated school in Cartersville City?

Cartersville Middle School is the highest-rated school in Cartersville City with a composite score of 6.7/10.

What are the test scores in Cartersville City?

Across schools in Cartersville City with test data, the average math proficiency is 44.1% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 43.0%. These figures represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding grade-level standards.

How does Cartersville City compare to other districts in Georgia?

Cartersville City has an average school rating of 6.4/10 across 4 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
6.4/10
Math Proficiency
44.1%
ELA Proficiency
43.0%

Resources

🔍 Search for District Website 📄 Official NCES Data 🏫 GreatSchools Profile 📍 View on Google Maps

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

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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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