For the 2025 school year, there are 4 public high schools serving 5,778 students in Bartow County, GA.
The top ranked public high schools in Bartow County, GA are Cartersville High School, Adairsville High School and Cass High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Bartow County, GA public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 34% (versus the Georgia public high school average of 33%), and reading proficiency score of 38% (versus the 42% statewide average). High schools in Bartow County have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of Georgia public high schools.
Bartow County, GA public high school have a Graduation Rate of 93%, which is more than the Georgia average of 85%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Adairsville High School, with 97% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Georgia or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 39% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Georgia public high school average of 65% (majority Black).
Best Public High Schools in Bartow County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Cartersville High School
(Math: 42% | Reading: 46%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
320 E Church St
Cartersville, GA 30120
(770) 382-3200
Cartersville, GA 30120
(770) 382-3200
Grades: 9-12
| 1,421 students
Rank: #22.
Adairsville High School
(Math: 36% | Reading: 34%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
519 Old Highway 41 Nw
Adairsville, GA 30103
(770) 606-4151
Adairsville, GA 30103
(770) 606-4151
Grades: 9-12
| 1,233 students
Rank: #33.
Cass High School
(Math: 34% | Reading: 32%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1000 Colonel Way Ne
White, GA 30184
(770) 606-5800
White, GA 30184
(770) 606-5800
Grades: 9-12
| 1,623 students
Rank: #44.
Woodland High School
(Math: 24% | Reading: 40%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
800 Old Alabama Rd Se
Cartersville, GA 30120
(770) 606-5870
Cartersville, GA 30120
(770) 606-5870
Grades: 9-12
| 1,501 students
Bartow County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Bartow County Transition Program (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
738 Grassdale Rd Nw
Cartersville, GA 30121
(770) 606-5175
Cartersville, GA 30121
(770) 606-5175
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Bartow Crossroads Academy (Closed 2011)
Alternative School
1675 Cassville Rd Nw
Cartersville, GA 30120
(770) 606-5800
Cartersville, GA 30120
(770) 606-5800
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
1773 Trimble Hollow Rd Se
Adairsville, GA 30103
(706) 629-3282
Adairsville, GA 30103
(706) 629-3282
Grades: 5-12
| n/a students
Stars Preschool Center (Closed 2023)
Special Education School
1653 Cassville Rd Nw
Cartersville, GA 30121
(770) 606-5800
Cartersville, GA 30121
(770) 606-5800
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in Bartow County, GA?
The top ranked public high schools in Bartow County, GA include Cartersville High School, Adairsville High School and Cass High School.
How many public high schools are located in Bartow County?
4 public high schools are located in Bartow County.
What is the racial composition of students in Bartow County?
Bartow County public high schools minority enrollment is 39% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Georgia public high schools average of 65% (majority Black).
Which public high schools in Bartow County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public high schools in Bartow County include: Adairsville High School vs. Cass High School, Woodland High School vs. Cartersville High School, Cartersville High School vs. Woodland High School
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