Rome City School District
School District · Rome, Georgia
Avg Rating
6.6
out of 10
Schools
8
6 elem, 1 mid, 1 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$14,188
Student-Teacher Ratio
13.8:1
Avg Rating
6.6
out of 10
Schools
8
6 elem, 1 mid, 1 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$14,188
Student-Teacher Ratio
13.8:1
Evaluating Rome City?
A district shares budget, policy, and attendance zones across its schools — use this page to judge Rome 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.
East Central Elementary School
Rome · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
Anna K. Davie Elementary
Rome · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
Main Elementary School
Rome · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
How this district compares
Georgia rank
#80 of 179
districts by avg. composite
Vs. state average
+0.3
above Georgia avg
Per-pupil spending
$14,188
+$60 vs Georgia median
District size
6,436 students
Larger than Georgia median
The short answer
Rome City ranks #80 of 179 Georgia districts by overall school rating. Rome City's schools with real test data average 6.6/10 across 8 schools. Its top-rated schools are East Central Elementary School (7.8/10), Anna K. Davie Elementary (7.7/10), and Main Elementary School (7.2/10). Schools with estimated (proxy) scores are excluded from this ranking.
Rates 7.8/10 despite 81% of students being economically disadvantaged. That's about 1.2 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 Rome City schools.
STAAR proficiency rose +8.3 points from 2022 to 2024. That's the biggest jump among Rome City schools across the two most recent comparable testing years.
Top-Rated Schools in Rome City
Ranked by MySchoolScout composite rating using only schools with real test data (8 of 8). "Value" = points above what student poverty predicts. Estimated (proxy) scores are excluded.
| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | East Central Elementary School | 7.8 / 10 |
| 2 | Anna K. Davie Elementary | 7.7 / 10 |
| 3 | Main Elementary School | 7.2 / 10 |
| 4 | West End Elementary School | 7.0 / 10 |
| 5 | West Central Elementary School | 6.3 / 10 |
| 6 | Rome High School | 6.2 / 10 |
| 7 | Rome Middle School | 5.2 / 10 |
| 8 | Elm Street Elementary | 5.2 / 10 |
See all 8 schools — including those with estimated data — in the full directory below. How we rate schools.
About Rome City
Rome City is a Rome, Georgia school district serving 8 schools. The district educates 6,436 students with a student-teacher ratio of 13.8:1. The district invests $14,188 per student annually.
With an average rating of 6.6/10, Rome City demonstrates solid academic performance.
The highest-rated school in the district is East Central Elementary School, which has a composite score of 7.8/10.
In standardized testing, Rome City students show an average math proficiency of 48.8% and ELA proficiency of 48.8%.
The district includes 6 elementary schools , 1 middle school , and 1 high school.
District Map
Schools in Rome City, colored by MySchoolScout rank. Click a pin for details.
District Average Test Scores
Average proficiency across all schools in Rome City with test data.
Schools in Rome City
8 schools Elementary Schools 6
Middle Schools 1
High Schools 1
District Details
- State
- Georgia
- City
- Rome
- Total Enrollment
- 6,436
- Teachers (FTE)
- 467
- Child Poverty Rate
- 0.2%
- Data Year
- 2023
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in Rome City?
Rome City has 8 schools in total — 6 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 Rome City?
The average composite rating for Rome City is 6.6/10. This score is calculated from the individual ratings of all schools with academic data in the district.
What is the per-pupil spending in Rome City?
Rome City spends $14,188 per student per year.
What is the student-teacher ratio in Rome City?
The average student-teacher ratio in Rome City is 13.8:1.
What is the top-rated school in Rome City?
East Central Elementary School is the highest-rated school in Rome City with a composite score of 7.8/10.
What are the test scores in Rome City?
Across schools in Rome City with test data, the average math proficiency is 48.8% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 48.8%. These figures represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding grade-level standards.
How does Rome City compare to other districts in Georgia?
Rome City has an average school rating of 6.6/10 across 8 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
- 6.6/10
- Math Proficiency
- 48.8%
- ELA Proficiency
- 48.8%
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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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