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6.3avg / 10

Cartersville City School District

School District · Cartersville, Georgia

Students: 4,573
Teachers (FTE): 292

Avg Rating

6.3

out of 10

Schools

4

2 elem, 1 mid, 1 high

Enrollment

4,573

Student-Teacher Ratio

15.7:1

How this district compares

Georgia rank

#108 of 179

districts by avg. composite

Vs. state average

-0.0

below Georgia avg

Per-pupil spending

$13,141

$987 vs Georgia median

District size

4,573 students

Larger than Georgia median

The short answer

Cartersville City ranks #108 of 179 Georgia districts by overall school rating. Cartersville City's schools with real test data average 6.3/10 across 4 schools. Its top-rated schools are Cartersville Elementary School (7.5/10), Cartersville Middle School (6.0/10), and Cartersville Primary School (5.8/10). Schools with estimated (proxy) scores are excluded from this ranking.

Most improved · 2022 → 2024
Cartersville Elementary School

STAAR proficiency rose +3.6 points from 2022 to 2024. That's the biggest jump among Cartersville City schools across the two most recent comparable testing years.

Top-Rated Schools in Cartersville City

Ranked by MySchoolScout composite rating using only schools with real test data (4 of 4). "Value" = points above what student poverty predicts. Estimated (proxy) scores are excluded.

#SchoolRating
1Cartersville Elementary School7.5 / 10
2Cartersville Middle School6.0 / 10
3Cartersville Primary School5.8 / 10
4Cartersville High School5.8 / 10

See all 4 schools — including those with estimated data — in the full directory below. How we rate schools.

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. District-level spending was $13,141 per student in fiscal year 2023 (NCES F-33).

With an average rating of 6.3/10, Cartersville City demonstrates solid academic performance.

The highest-rated school in the district is Cartersville Elementary School, which has a composite score of 7.5/10.

In standardized testing, Cartersville City students show an average math proficiency of 57.2% and ELA proficiency of 58.9%.

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 Proficiency57.2%
School
State
Not reported
ELA Proficiency58.9%
School
State
Not reported

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

District Details

State
Georgia
City
Cartersville
Total Enrollment
4,573
Teachers (FTE)
292
District spending per student
$13,141NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
Child poverty rate
13.2%Census SAIPE · 2024
District directory 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 6.3/10. This score is calculated from the individual ratings of all schools with academic data in the district.

What is the district spending per student in Cartersville City?

Cartersville City's district-level spending was $13,141 per student in fiscal year 2023, according to NCES F-33. This is district context, not an individual-school expense.

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 Elementary School is the highest-rated school in Cartersville City with a composite score of 7.5/10.

What are the test scores in Cartersville City?

Across schools in Cartersville City with test data, the average math proficiency is 57.2% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 58.9%. 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 6.3/10 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 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
6.3/10
Math Proficiency
57.2%
ELA Proficiency
58.9%

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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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