Rockmart Middle School

Polk County
60 Knox Mountain Rd
Rockmart, GA 30153
671 Students
Middle School 6th - 8th
School Overview
Rockmart Middle School, located at 60 Knox Mountain Rd in Rockmart, Georgia, serves as a central hub of education for the local Polk County School District. The school is committed to fostering a supportive learning environment that bridges the gap between elementary education and high school preparation. It focuses on a well-rounded curriculum that emphasizes core academic subjects while encouraging student involvement in extracurricular activities, athletics, and various school organizations designed to promote social and personal development.

As part of the Rockmart community, the school plays a vital role in the academic and character development of its adolescent student body. The faculty and staff prioritize building strong relationships with students and families to ensure a smooth transition through the middle school years. By focusing on academic rigor, technology integration, and a positive school culture, Rockmart Middle School strives to equip its students with the skills and confidence necessary for success as they prepare to move on to Rockmart High School and beyond.
671
Total Students
39.1
Full-Time Teachers
17.2
Student/Teacher Ratio
76.2%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • White
    469 (69.9%)
  • Black
    110 (16.4%)
  • Two or More
    56 (8.3%)
  • Hispanic
    34 (5.1%)
  • Asian
    2 (0.3%)
School Location
School Details
Status: Open
School Level: Middle School
School Type: Regular School
Charter Status:* Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction: No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status: No
District: Polk County
Phone: (678)757-1479
Grade Range: 6th - 8th
Total Students: 671
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 39.1
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 17.2
NSLP Participation:1 Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch: 511
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 6 212
Grade 7 232
Grade 8 227
Gender Ratio