Polk County

Headquartered at 612 South College Street in Cedartown, Georgia, the Polk County School District is an active, traditional public school system serving a community characterized by its fringe town geographic setting. Spanning a complete educational continuum from pre-kindergarten through 12th grade, the district manages 11 operational schools designed to foster learning and development across all grade levels. Operating as a comprehensive, non-charter county school system, Polk County provides accessible public education tailored to meet the needs of families throughout the broader Cedartown area.

For the 2024–2025 academic year, the district serves a student body of 7,745 children, representing a diverse community that includes significant Hispanic, Black, multiracial, and White student populations. To support academic achievement and school operations, Polk County maintains a robust workforce of approximately 2,118 full-time equivalent staff members. This dedicated team includes over 1,050 classroom teachers, 124 instructional aides, and more than 940 support personnel, ensuring students receive well-rounded instruction, targeted classroom assistance, and essential educational resources.