Floyd County School District
School District · Rome, Georgia
Avg Rating
7.8
out of 10
Schools
15
8 elem, 3 mid, 4 high
Enrollment
8,847
Student-Teacher Ratio
13.8:1
Avg Rating
7.8
out of 10
Schools
15
8 elem, 3 mid, 4 high
Enrollment
8,847
Student-Teacher Ratio
13.8:1
Evaluating Floyd County?
A district shares budget, policy, and attendance zones across its schools — use this page to judge Floyd 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.
Johnson Elementary
Rome · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
Pepperell Primary
Lindale · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
Garden Lakes Elementary School
Rome · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
How this district compares
Georgia rank
#19 of 179
districts by avg. composite
Vs. state average
+1.5
above Georgia avg
Per-pupil spending
$14,510
+$382 vs Georgia median
District size
8,847 students
Much larger than Georgia median
The short answer
Floyd County ranks #19 of 179 Georgia districts by overall school rating. Floyd County's schools with real test data average 7.8/10 across 14 schools. Its top-rated schools are Johnson Elementary (9.6/10), Pepperell Primary (9.3/10), and Garden Lakes Elementary School (8.5/10). Schools with estimated (proxy) scores are excluded from this ranking.
Rates 9.3/10 despite 72% of students being economically disadvantaged. That's about 1.8 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 Floyd County schools.
STAAR proficiency rose +26.0 points from 2022 to 2024. That's the biggest jump among Floyd County schools across the two most recent comparable testing years.
Top-Rated Schools in Floyd County
Ranked by MySchoolScout composite rating using only schools with real test data (14 of 15). "Value" = points above what student poverty predicts. Estimated (proxy) scores are excluded.
| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Johnson Elementary | 9.6 / 10 |
| 2 | Pepperell Primary | 9.3 / 10 |
| 3 | Garden Lakes Elementary School | 8.5 / 10 |
| 4 | Model Elementary School | 8.5 / 10 |
| 5 | Armuchee Primary School | 8.3 / 10 |
| 6 | Model Middle School | 8.2 / 10 |
| 7 | Model High | 7.7 / 10 |
| 8 | Armuchee High School | 7.4 / 10 |
| 9 | Pepperell Elementary | 7.4 / 10 |
| 10 | Coosa High School | 7.3 / 10 |
See all 15 schools — including those with estimated data — in the full directory below. How we rate schools.
About Floyd County
Floyd County is a Rome, Georgia school district serving 15 schools.The district educates 8,847 students with a student-teacher ratio of 13.8:1. District-level spending was $14,510 per student in fiscal year 2023 (NCES F-33).
With an average rating of 7.8/10, Floyd County is among the strongest-performing districts in the state.
The highest-rated school in the district is Johnson Elementary, which has a composite score of 9.6/10.
In standardized testing, Floyd County students show an average math proficiency of 56.7% and ELA proficiency of 59.6%.
The district includes 8 elementary schools, 3 middle schools, and 4 high schools.
District Map
Schools in Floyd County, colored by MySchoolScout rank. Click a pin for details.
District Average Test Scores
Average proficiency across all schools in Floyd County with test data.
Schools in Floyd County
15 schoolsElementary Schools8
District Details
- State
- Georgia
- City
- Rome
- Total Enrollment
- 8,847
- Teachers (FTE)
- 642
- District spending per student
- $14,510NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- Child poverty rate
- 16.9%Census SAIPE · 2024
- District directory year
- 2023
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in Floyd County?
Floyd County has 15 schools in total — 8 elementary, 3 middle, and 4 high schools. You can explore each school's ratings and details on this page.
What is the average rating for Floyd County?
The average composite rating for Floyd County is 7.8/10. 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 Floyd County?
Floyd County's district-level spending was $14,510 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 Floyd County?
The average student-teacher ratio in Floyd County is 13.8:1.
What is the top-rated school in Floyd County?
Johnson Elementary is the highest-rated school in Floyd County with a composite score of 9.6/10.
What are the test scores in Floyd County?
Across schools in Floyd County with test data, the average math proficiency is 56.7% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 59.6%. These figures represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding grade-level standards.
How does Floyd County compare to other districts in Georgia?
Floyd County has an average school rating of 7.8/10 across 15 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
- 7.8/10
- Math Proficiency
- 56.7%
- ELA Proficiency
- 59.6%
How we rate schools
A clear 1–10 score built from public data — growth, academics, and learning environment. No hidden criteria, no pay-to-play.
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- Columbia County (30)
- Coweta County (29)
- Department of Juvenile Justice (28)
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- Dougherty County (22)
- Newton County (22)
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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