Very Good
#566 of 2,268 schools in GA
Top 25% in state
Model High
High School · Floyd County · Rome, GA
A Floyd County high school where students score 6 points above what's typical for similar communities.
3252 Calhoun Rd NE, Rome, GA 30161
- Math 79% vs GA 42% (2024)
- Reading 48% vs GA 42% (2024)
- 95%+ 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at Model High score 64% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 58%).
2024 GA proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. GA average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 16-year record (2009–2024), then recovered 24 points since 2020, reaching 64% in 2024.
Show all 15 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 57% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 62% (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 scoreFree/reduced lunch
38.1%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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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Where Model High 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 4Car-Dependent
- Bike 26Somewhat 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
$60,176
Median home value
$185,000
Median rent
$1,006/mo
College educated
27.1%
Homeownership
60.4%
Poverty rate
20.7%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 30161; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unity Christian SchoolPrivate · tuition | 7.1private | PK–12 | 2.6 mi | 280 | Compare → |
| Unity Christian SchoolPrivate · tuition | 7.5private | PK–12 | 2.6 mi | 279 | Compare → |
| Rome High SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 6.2 | 9–12 | 3.4 mi | 2,015 | Compare → |
| Armuchee High SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 7.4 | 7–12 | 4.9 mi | 820 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Floyd County
- Schools in district
- 15
- Rank in district
- #8 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
Model High is listed in Floyd County; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Model High
Model High is a public high school in Rome, GA, part of Floyd County, serving approximately 919 students in grades 8th-12th with a 18:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.7 out of 10 and ranks #566 of 2,268 schools in GA. State assessment records show 57% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 62% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Model High
What grades does Model High serve?
Model High serves students in grades 8th through 12th.
How many students attend Model High?
Model High has an enrollment of approximately 919 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Model High?
The student-teacher ratio at Model High is 18:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Model High rank in GA?
Model High ranks #566 of 2,268 schools in GA.
What is Model High's MySchoolScout rating?
Model High has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.7 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 Model High?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Model High has 57% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 62% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Is Model High a charter school?
No, Model High is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Model High a Title I school?
No, Model High is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Model High?
38.1% of students at Model High 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
- 919
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 18:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 51
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Fringe Rural
- County
- Floyd County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 9.6%
- Phone
- (706) 236-1895
- 4-Year Graduation
- 95%+
- Area population (ZIP 30161)
- 34,461
- Area average commute
- 22.9 min
- Area median age
- 40.1
Official sources & links
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 30161; 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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