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Best Polk County Public Middle Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 3 public middle schools serving 1,720 students in Polk County, GA.
The top-ranked public middle schools in Polk County, GA are Rockmart Middle School, Cedartown Middle School and Harpst Academy. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Polk County, GA public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 19% (versus the Georgia public middle school average of 35%), and reading proficiency score of 27% (versus the 39% statewide average). Middle schools in Polk County have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Georgia public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 44% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Georgia public middle school average of 66% (majority Black).

Best Public Middle Schools in Polk County (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Rockmart Middle School
(Math: 25% | Reading: 26%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
60 Knox Mountain Rd
Rockmart, GA 30153
(678) 757-1479
Gr: 6-8 | 679 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 32%
Rank: #22.
Cedartown Middle School
(Math: 14% | Reading: 28%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
1664 Syble W Brannon Pkwy
Cedartown, GA 30125
(770) 749-8850
Gr: 6-8 | 1,000 student Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 52%
Rank: #33.
Harpst Academy
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
740 Fletcher St
Cedartown, GA 30125
(770) 748-1500
Gr: PK-12 | 41 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 46%
[+] Show Closed Public Schools in Polk County, GA

Polk County Public Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Quick Facts
Elm Street Middle School (Closed 2008)
100 Morgan Valley Road
Rockmart, GA 30153
(770) 684-3151
Gr: 6-8 | 640 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 24%
Euharlee Kindergarten (Closed 2010)
120 Gordon Street
Rockmart, GA 30153
(770) 748-3821
Gr: PK-K | 310 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 18%
Goodyear Elementary School (Closed 2010)
510 Piedmont Avenue
Rockmart, GA 30153
(770) 684-6924
Gr: PK-5 | 528 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 32%
Inner Harbour - The Springs High School (Closed 2009)
2172 Vinson Mountian Road
Rockmart, GA 30153
(770) 748-3821
Gr: 7-12 | 32 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 61%
Polk Crossroads Academy (Closed 2009)
Alternative School
330 West Avenue
Cedartown, GA 30125
(770) 748-3821

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public middle schools in Polk County, GA?
The top-ranked public middle schools in Polk County, GA include Rockmart Middle School, Cedartown Middle School and Harpst Academy.
How many public middle schools are located in Polk County?
3 public middle schools are located in Polk County.
What is the racial composition of students in Polk County?
Polk County public middle schools minority enrollment is 44% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Georgia public middle schools average of 66% (majority Black).

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