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#1666 of 2,268 schools in GA
Harpst Academy
School · Polk County · Cedartown, GA
A Polk County school where students score 80 points below what's typical for similar communities.
740 Fletcher St, Cedartown, GA 30125
- Math 0% vs GA 42% (2024)
- Reading 0% vs GA 42% (2024)
- ≤20% 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at Harpst Academy score 0% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 80%).
2024 GA proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. GA average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 8 points since 2019, to 10% in 2022, across a 14-year record (2009–2022).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 12% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 27% (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).
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Where Harpst Academy 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 29Car-Dependent
- Bike 26Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High2,370/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Cedartown), 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
$55,719
Median home value
$160,800
Median rent
$843/mo
College educated
13.9%
Homeownership
63.8%
Poverty rate
21.3%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 30125; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
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Nearby same-level schools
0 from verified nearby records
No verified same-level alternatives
The available nearby set has no same-level school with a verified grade span.
Polk County
- Schools in district
- 11
- Rank in district
- #8 of 11
- District spending per student
- $13,543NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 19.8%Census SAIPE · 2024
Harpst Academy is listed in Polk County; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Harpst Academy
Harpst Academy is a public school in Cedartown, GA, part of Polk County, serving approximately 41 students in grades Pre-K-12th with a 8.2:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.1 out of 10 and ranks #1,666 of 2,268 schools in GA. State assessment records show 12% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 27% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Harpst Academy
What grades does Harpst Academy serve?
Harpst Academy serves students in grades Pre-K through 12th.
How many students attend Harpst Academy?
Harpst Academy has an enrollment of approximately 41 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Harpst Academy?
The student-teacher ratio at Harpst Academy is 8.2:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Harpst Academy rank in GA?
Harpst Academy ranks #1,666 of 2,268 schools in GA.
What is Harpst Academy's MySchoolScout rating?
Harpst Academy has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.1 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 Harpst Academy?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Harpst Academy has 12% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 27% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Is Harpst Academy a charter school?
No, Harpst Academy is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Harpst Academy a Title I school?
No, Harpst Academy is not currently a Title I school.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- Pre-K – 12th
- Enrollment
- 41
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 8.2:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 5
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Fringe Town
- County
- Polk County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 9.8%
- Phone
- (770) 748-1500
- 4-Year Graduation
- ≤20%
- Area population (ZIP 30125)
- 24,071
- Area average commute
- 28.7 min
- Area median age
- 37.8
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 30125; 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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