For the 2025 school year, there are 5 public schools serving 3,752 students in Rockmart, GA.
The top ranked public schools in Rockmart, GA are Sara M. Ragsdale Elementary School, Eastside Elementary School and Rockmart Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Rockmart, GA public schools have an average math proficiency score of 29% (versus the Georgia public school average of 39%), and reading proficiency score of 30% (versus the 40% statewide average). Schools in Rockmart have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Georgia public schools.
Minority enrollment is 32% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Georgia public school average of 65% (majority Black).
Best Public Schools in Rockmart, GA (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Sara M. Ragsdale Elementary School
(Math: 43% | Reading: 46%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
528 Holly Springs Rd
Rockmart, GA 30153
(770) 443-2140
Rockmart, GA 30153
(770) 443-2140
Gr: PK-5 | 648 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 31%
Rank: #22.
Eastside Elementary School
(Math: 38% | Reading: 34%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
425 Prospect Rd
Rockmart, GA 30153
(770) 684-5335
Rockmart, GA 30153
(770) 684-5335
Gr: PK-5 | 771 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 22%
Rank: #33.
Rockmart Middle School
(Math: 25% | Reading: 26%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
60 Knox Mountain Rd
Rockmart, GA 30153
(678) 757-1479
Rockmart, GA 30153
(678) 757-1479
Gr: 6-8 | 679 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 32%
Rank: #44.
Rockmart High School
(Math: 26% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
990 Cartersville Hwy
Rockmart, GA 30153
(770) 684-5432
Rockmart, GA 30153
(770) 684-5432
Gr: 9-12 | 967 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 33%
Rank: #55.
Van Wert Elementary School
(Math: 16% | Reading: 24%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
370 Atlanta Hwy
Rockmart, GA 30153
(770) 684-2237
Rockmart, GA 30153
(770) 684-2237
Gr: PK-5 | 687 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 41%
Rockmart, Georgia Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
100 Morgan Valley Road
Rockmart, GA 30153
(770) 684-3151
Rockmart, GA 30153
(770) 684-3151
Gr: 6-8 | 640 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 24%
120 Gordon Street
Rockmart, GA 30153
(770) 748-3821
Rockmart, GA 30153
(770) 748-3821
Gr: PK-K | 310 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 18%
510 Piedmont Avenue
Rockmart, GA 30153
(770) 684-6924
Rockmart, GA 30153
(770) 684-6924
Gr: PK-5 | 528 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 32%
2172 Vinson Mountian Road
Rockmart, GA 30153
(770) 748-3821
Rockmart, GA 30153
(770) 748-3821
Gr: 7-12 | 32 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 61%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Rockmart, GA?
The top ranked public schools in Rockmart, GA include Sara M. Ragsdale Elementary School, Eastside Elementary School and Rockmart Middle School.
How many public schools are located in Rockmart?
5 public schools are located in Rockmart.
What is the racial composition of students in Rockmart?
Rockmart public schools minority enrollment is 32% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Georgia public schools average of 65% (majority Black).
Which public schools in Rockmart are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public schools in Rockmart include: Eastside Elementary School vs. Van Wert Elementary School, Van Wert Elementary School vs. Eastside Elementary School, Rockmart Middle School vs. Rockmart High School
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