Cartersville City School District
School District · Cartersville, Georgia
Avg Rating
6.9
out of 10
Schools
4
2 elem, 1 mid, 1 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$13,141
Student-Teacher Ratio
15.7:1
Avg Rating
6.9
out of 10
Schools
4
2 elem, 1 mid, 1 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$13,141
Student-Teacher Ratio
15.7:1
Evaluating Cartersville City?
A district shares budget, policy, and attendance zones across its schools — use this page to judge Cartersville City 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.
Cartersville High School
Cartersville · High. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
Cartersville Middle School
Cartersville · Middle. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
Cartersville Elementary School
Cartersville · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
How this district compares
Georgia rank
#61 of 179
districts by avg. composite
Vs. state average
+0.6
above Georgia avg
Per-pupil spending
$13,141
$987 vs Georgia median
District size
4,573 students
Larger than Georgia median
The short answer
Cartersville City ranks #61 of 179 Georgia districts by overall school rating. Cartersville City's schools with real test data average 6.8/10 across 3 schools. Its top-rated schools are Cartersville High School (7.0/10), Cartersville Middle School (6.8/10), and Cartersville Elementary School (6.7/10). Schools with estimated (proxy) scores are excluded from this ranking.
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 (3 of 4). "Value" = points above what student poverty predicts. Estimated (proxy) scores are excluded.
| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Cartersville High School | 7.0 / 10 |
| 2 | Cartersville Middle School | 6.8 / 10 |
| 3 | Cartersville Elementary School | 6.7 / 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. The district invests $13,141 per student annually.
With an average rating of 6.9/10, Cartersville City demonstrates solid academic performance.
The highest-rated school in the district is Cartersville High School, which has a composite score of 7.0/10.
In standardized testing, Cartersville City students show an average math proficiency of 58.4% and ELA proficiency of 60.4%.
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
Average proficiency across all schools in Cartersville City with test data.
Schools in Cartersville City
4 schools Elementary Schools 2
Middle Schools 1
High Schools 1
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 6.9/10. This score is calculated from the individual ratings of all schools with academic data in the district.
What is the per-pupil spending in 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 High School is the highest-rated school in Cartersville City with a composite score of 7.0/10.
What are the test scores in Cartersville City?
Across schools in Cartersville City with test data, the average math proficiency is 58.4% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 60.4%. 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 6.9/10 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
- 6.9/10
- Math Proficiency
- 58.4%
- ELA Proficiency
- 60.4%
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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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