ROCKMART HIGH SCHOOL

Rockmart High School is a Title I public high school that is part of the Polk County school district, located in Rockmart, GA with about 925 students offering grade levels from 9th Grade to 12th Grade. Student demographics can be found below. A Title I school provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families. Its purpose is to provide all children significant opportunity to receive a fair, equitable, and high-quality education. With about 42 teachers, Rockmart High School has a student/teacher ratio of about 22:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.

Rockmart High School, located in Rockmart, Georgia, serves as a central educational hub for the Polk School District. As a public high school, it focuses on providing a comprehensive academic curriculum while fostering a strong sense of community spirit. The school is well-known for its athletic programs—particularly its football team—which often serves as a focal point for local pride and student involvement. Beyond athletics, the school offers various extracurricular activities, clubs, and vocational programs designed to prepare students for both higher education and the workforce.

The school environment at Rockmart High is characterized by its small-town setting, which allows for a close-knit atmosphere between faculty, students, and the surrounding community. Efforts at the school typically emphasize student development, academic achievement, and the cultivation of school traditions. By maintaining a balance between rigorous coursework and community-based engagement, Rockmart High School aims to equip its student body with the necessary skills and support to succeed post-graduation while remaining deeply connected to their regional identity.

For more information, contact Rockmart High School at (770) 684-5432 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.

990 Cartersville Hwy
Rockmart, GA 30153
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ROCKMART HIGH SCHOOL is a public Title I school in Rockmart, GA with about 925 enrolled students. See other public high schools in Georgia

School Details

2017-2018
Level:
High School
Charter School:*
No
District:
Polk County
Total Students:
925
Teachers:
42
NSLP Status:1
Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified free lunch:
0
Qualified reduced-price lunch:
0
Title I Status:2
Title I schoolwide school
Virtual:
Not Virtual
Grade Levels Offered
9th Grade
10th Grade
11th Grade
12th Grade

* A public charter school is a publicly funded school that is typically governed by a group or organization under a legislative contract with the state, the district, or another entity. The charter exempts the school from certain state or local rules and regulations.

1 The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides eligible students with free or reduced-price lunch

2 Title I, Part A (Title I) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families.

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School Demographics for 925 students

The primary ethnicity of students attending ROCKMART HIGH SCHOOL is predominantly White, representing about 75% of the student body.

White
75.1%
Black or African American
15.7%
Two or more races
5.6%
Hispanic/Latino
3.0%
Asian
0.5%

Female
48.6%
Male
51.4%

Data for school year 2017-2018 — The information found on this website was provided in part by the U.S. Department of Education, U.S. Census Bureau, the Bureau of Labor and Statistics & various other external sources. We do not verify the contents of the information provided and therefore, cannot guarantee the accuracy of the information displayed on this website.