Cedartown High School is the only high school in Cedartown, Georgia, United States. As of the 2011-2012 school year, it had an enrollment of 1,081 students and 67 classroom teachers, for a student-teacher ratio of 16.13.
Serving 1,521 students in grades 9-12, Cedartown High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Georgia for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 30% (which is lower than the Georgia state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 25% (which is lower than the Georgia state average of 40%).
The student-teacher ratio of 22:1 is higher than the Georgia state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 56% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Georgia state average of 65% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 1,521 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 22:1
- Minority Enrollment: 56%
- Graduation Rate: 83% (Btm 50% in GA)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 30% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 25% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 53% (Top 30%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), GA Dept. of Education
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Cedartown High School's student population of 1,521 students has grown by 18% over five school years.
The teacher population of 70 teachers has grown by 12% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
1,521 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
70 teachers
Year Founded
1887
School Calendar
School Motto
Decide.Commit.Succeed.
Cedartown High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 2,192 schools in Georgia (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Cedartown High School is 0.64, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.71. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1461 out of 2192 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
30%
39%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
25%
40%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
53%
40%
Student-Teacher Ratio
22:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
5%
Hispanic
40%
19%
Black
11%
36%
White
44%
35%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
83%
84%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
63%
59%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (12-13)
9%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), GA Dept. of Education
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Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id='faq'>Frequently Asked Questions What is Cedartown High School's ranking?
Cedartown High School is ranked #1461 out of 2,192 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Georgia.
What schools are Cedartown High School often compared to?
Cedartown High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Rockmart High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
30% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 39% GA state average), while 25% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 40% GA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Cedartown High School?
The graduation rate of Cedartown High School is 83%, which is lower than the Georgia state average of 84%.
How many students attend Cedartown High School?
1,521 students attend Cedartown High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
44% of Cedartown High School students are White, 40% of students are Hispanic, 11% of students are Black, 4% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Cedartown High School?
Cedartown High School has a student ration of 22:1, which is higher than the Georgia state average of 14:1.
What grades does Cedartown High School offer ?
Cedartown High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Cedartown High School part of?
Cedartown High School is part of Polk County School District.
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