For the 2025-26 school year, there are 2 public high schools serving 2,922 students in Cartersville, GA.
The top ranked public high schools in Cartersville, GA are Cartersville High School and Woodland High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Cartersville, GA public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 34% (versus the Georgia public high school average of 35%), and reading proficiency score of 43% (versus the 42% statewide average). High schools in Cartersville have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of Georgia public high schools.
Cartersville, 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 Woodland High School, with 95% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Georgia or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 42% 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 Cartersville, GA (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Cartersville High School
(Math: 45% | Reading: 46%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
320 E Church St
Cartersville, GA 30120
(770) 382-3200
Cartersville, GA 30120
(770) 382-3200
Gr: 9-12 | 1,421 student Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 52%
Rank: #22.
Woodland High School
(Math: 25% | 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
Gr: 9-12 | 1,501 student Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 33%
Cartersville, Georgia Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Bartow County Transition Program (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
738 Grassdale Rd Nw
Cartersville, GA 30121
(770) 606-5175
Cartersville, GA 30121
(770) 606-5175
Bartow Crossroads Academy (Closed 2011)
Alternative School
1675 Cassville Rd Nw
Cartersville, GA 30120
(770) 606-5800
Cartersville, GA 30120
(770) 606-5800
Stars Preschool Center (Closed 2023)
Special Education School
1653 Cassville Rd Nw
Cartersville, GA 30121
(770) 606-5800
Cartersville, GA 30121
(770) 606-5800
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in Cartersville, GA?
The top ranked public high schools in Cartersville, GA include Cartersville High School and Woodland High School.
How many public high schools are located in Cartersville?
2 public high schools are located in Cartersville.
What is the racial composition of students in Cartersville?
Cartersville public high schools minority enrollment is 42% 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 Cartersville are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public high schools in Cartersville include: Woodland High School vs. Cartersville High School, Cartersville High School vs. Woodland High School
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