For the 2026 school year, there are 4 public high schools serving 5,778 students in Bartow County, GA.
The top-ranked public high schools in Bartow County, GA are Cartersville High School, Woodland High School and Adairsville High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Bartow County, GA public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 30% (versus the Georgia public high school average of 35%), and reading proficiency score of 38% (versus the 43% statewide average). High schools in Bartow County have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of Georgia public high schools.
Bartow County, GA public high school have a Graduation Rate of 94%, which is more than the Georgia average of 85%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Adairsville High School, with ≥99% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Georgia or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 39% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Georgia public high school average of 65% (majority Black).
Best Public High Schools in Bartow County (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Cartersville High School
(Math: 45% | Reading: 46%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
320 E Church St
Cartersville, GA 30120
(770) 382-3200
Cartersville, GA 30120
(770) 382-3200
Gr: 9-12 | 1,469 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 53%
Rank: #22.
Woodland High School
(Math: 25% | Reading: 40%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
800 Old Alabama Rd Se
Cartersville, GA 30120
(770) 606-5870
Cartersville, GA 30120
(770) 606-5870
Gr: 9-12 | 1,456 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 35%
Rank: #33.
Adairsville High School
(Math: 28% | Reading: 34%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
519 Old Highway 41 Nw
Adairsville, GA 30103
(770) 606-4151
Adairsville, GA 30103
(770) 606-4151
Gr: 9-12 | 1,206 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 21%
Rank: #44.
Cass High School
(Math: 25% | Reading: 32%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1000 Colonel Way Ne
White, GA 30184
(770) 606-5800
White, GA 30184
(770) 606-5800
Gr: 9-12 | 1,570 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 50%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public high schools in Bartow County, GA?
The top-ranked public high schools in Bartow County, GA include Cartersville High School, Woodland High School and Adairsville High School.
How many public high schools are located in Bartow County?
4 public high schools are located in Bartow County.
What is the racial composition of students in Bartow County?
Bartow County public high schools minority enrollment is 39% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Georgia public high schools average of 65% (majority Black).
Which public high schools in Bartow County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public high schools in Bartow County include: Adairsville High School vs. Cass High School, Woodland High School vs. Cartersville High School, Cass High School vs. Cartersville High School
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