Rockmart High School

Polk County
990 Cartersville Hwy
Rockmart, GA 30153
956 Students
High School 9th - 12th
School Overview
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.
956
Total Students
48.6
Full-Time Teachers
19.7
Student/Teacher Ratio
61.0%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • White
    628 (65.7%)
  • Black
    204 (21.3%)
  • Two or More
    66 (6.9%)
  • Hispanic
    55 (5.8%)
  • Asian
    2 (0.2%)
  • American Indian
    1 (0.1%)
School Location
School Details
Status: Open
School Level: High School
School Type: Regular School
Charter Status:* Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction: No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status: No
District: Polk County
Phone: (770)684-5432
Grade Range: 9th - 12th
Total Students: 956
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 48.6
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 19.7
NSLP Participation:1 Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch: 583
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 0

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

1 National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught
Grade 9 255
Grade 10 271
Grade 11 218
Grade 12 212
Gender Ratio