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#728 of 2,268 schools in GA

Top 32% in state

Coosa High School

High School · Floyd County · Rome, GA

A Floyd County high school where students score 9 points above what's typical for similar communities.

4454 Alabama Hwy NW, Rome, GA 30165

  • Math 67% vs GA 42% (2024)
  • Reading 43% vs GA 42% (2024)
  • 92.0% 4-year graduation

Academics

Full Profile · 4/4 metrics
Student Progress8.3Excellent25%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data15
Annual Change-3.17 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2024
TrendDeclining
Academics8.7Excellent25%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency67.1% (2024 GA)
Reading/ELA Proficiency42.9% (2024 GA)
Math vs. State Avg+25 pts
Reading vs. State Avg+1.1 pts
Overall Proficiency55% (2024 GA, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)46% (model expectation from 2024 GA)
vs. Expected+9.0 pts
Adjusted Percentile80th
College Readiness6.2Average30%
Graduation rates, AP course participation, and IB availability.
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4-Year Graduation Rate92%
AP Participation12.7%
IB ProgramNo
Resources & Environment5.9Average20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio15.6:1
District spending per student$14,510
Chronic Absenteeism19.6%

Students at Coosa High School score 55% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 46%).

How we calculate scores →

2024 GA proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. GA average.

Math Proficiency67%(2024 GA)
School
State
42%(2024 GA)
ELA Proficiency43%(2024 GA)
School
State
42%(2024 GA)

Trend

↑ Recovering

Proficiency declined earlier in the 16-year record (2009–2024), then recovered 34 points since 2020, reaching 55% in 2024.

Show all 15 years
2009
Math
67%
ELA
82%
2010
Math
82%
ELA
92%
2011
Math
52%
ELA
87%
2012
Math
67%
ELA
87%
2013
Math
27%
ELA
98%
2014
Math
32%
ELA
22%
2015
Math
27%
ELA
22%
2016
Math
21%
ELA
41%
2017
Math
26%
ELA
37%
2018
Math
33%
ELA
42%
2019
Math
33%
ELA
42%
2020*
Math
18%
ELA
25%
2021*
Math
18%
ELA
25%
2022
Math
26%
ELA
32%
2024
Math
67%
ELA
43%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 40% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 52% (multi-year average, 2009-2024)

* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.

Based on 30 test records from GA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

Equity & diversity

Shown separately, not included in the overall score

Free/reduced lunch

57.2%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

How we rate schools

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The neighborhood

Where Coosa High School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.

Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.

Getting around & local context

  • Walk 17Car-Dependent
  • Bike 19Somewhat Bikeable
  • City Safety: High4,002/100K

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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Rome), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details

Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.

Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)

Median income

$63,915

Median home value

$209,500

Median rent

$949/mo

College educated

26.1%

Homeownership

57.7%

Poverty rate

15.2%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 30165; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

AP/IB Programs4AP courses offered
12.7% participation·State avg: 3 AP courses·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Athletics5sports offered
2 boys'·3 girls'·25 teams (incl. JV)·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Advanced STEM Courses5of 5 advanced subjects offered
Algebra II, Advanced Math, Calculus, Chemistry, Physics·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Gifted & Talented ProgramAvailable
This school offers a gifted and talented program for qualifying students.·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

3 in Floyd County

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Armuchee High SchoolEnrollment path unverified7.47–12Not available820Compare →
Model HighEnrollment path unverified7.78–12Not available919Compare →
Pepperell High SchoolEnrollment path unverified6.28–12Not available848Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.

Floyd County

Schools in district
15
Rank in district
#11 of 15
District spending per student
$14,510NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
16.9%Census SAIPE · 2024

Coosa High School is listed in Floyd County; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Coosa High School

Coosa High School is a public high school in Rome, GA, part of Floyd County, serving approximately 858 students in grades 8th-12th with a 15.6:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.3 out of 10 and ranks #728 of 2,268 schools in GA. State assessment records show 40% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 52% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Coosa High School

What grades does Coosa High School serve?

Coosa High School serves students in grades 8th through 12th.

How many students attend Coosa High School?

Coosa High School has an enrollment of approximately 858 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Coosa High School?

The student-teacher ratio at Coosa High School is 15.6:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Coosa High School rank in GA?

Coosa High School ranks #728 of 2,268 schools in GA.

What is Coosa High School's MySchoolScout rating?

Coosa High School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.3 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.

What are the test scores at Coosa High School?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Coosa High School has 40% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 52% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).

Is Coosa High School a charter school?

No, Coosa High School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is Coosa High School a Title I school?

No, Coosa High School is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Coosa High School?

57.2% of students at Coosa High School qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.

School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)

Grades
8th – 12th
Enrollment
858
Student-Teacher Ratio
15.6:1
Teachers (FTE)
55
Type
regular
Setting
Small Suburb
County
Floyd County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
19.6%
4-Year Graduation
92.0%
Area population (ZIP 30165)
41,998
Area average commute
23.6 min
Area median age
36.3
About this school's data

Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.

School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
  • Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
MySchoolScout rating and rank
MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
  • Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
  • Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
Math proficiency
State department of education · 2024 GA · Medium confidence
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Source period: 2024 GA. A newer release may be available.
  • Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
Reading/ELA proficiency
State department of education · 2024 GA · Medium confidence
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Source period: 2024 GA. A newer release may be available.
  • Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
Student progress (growth)
NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
  • Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
  • Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
  • Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 30165; this does not measure the attendance area.
Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.

Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2024; directory SY 2023–24

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