For the 2026 school year, there are 10 public schools serving 9,570 students in Cartersville, GA (there are 4 private schools, serving 165 private students). 98% of all K-12 students in Cartersville, GA are educated in public schools (compared to the GA state average of 92%).
The top-ranked public schools in Cartersville, GA are Cartersville Middle School, Cartersville High School and Cartersville Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Cartersville, GA public schools have an average math proficiency score of 42% (versus the Georgia public school average of 39%), and reading proficiency score of 40% (versus the 40% statewide average). Schools in Cartersville have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of Georgia public schools.
Minority enrollment is 47% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Georgia public school average of 66% (majority Black).
Best Public Schools in Cartersville, GA (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Cartersville Middle School
(Math: 48% | Reading: 48%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
825 Douthit Ferry Rd
Cartersville, GA 30120
(770) 382-3666
Cartersville, GA 30120
(770) 382-3666
Gr: 6-8 | 1,081 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 51%
Rank: #22.
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: #3 - 43. - 4.
Cartersville Elementary School
(Math: 47% | Reading: 39%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
340 Old Mill Rd
Cartersville, GA 30120
(770) 382-0983
Cartersville, GA 30120
(770) 382-0983
Gr: 4-5 | 629 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 54%
Rank: #3 - 43. - 4.
Mission Road Elementary School
(Math: 47% | Reading: 39%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1100 Mission Rd Sw
Cartersville, GA 30120
(770) 606-5863
Cartersville, GA 30120
(770) 606-5863
Gr: PK-5 | 598 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 49%
Rank: #55.
Cloverleaf Elementary School
(Math: 41% | Reading: 39%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
291 Highway 20 Spur
Cartersville, GA 30121
(770) 606-5847
Cartersville, GA 30121
(770) 606-5847
Gr: PK-5 | 646 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 49%
Rank: #66.
Clear Creek Elementary School
(Math: 52% | Reading: 30%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
50 Pleasant Valley Rd Nw
Cartersville, GA 30121
(770) 606-5403
Cartersville, GA 30121
(770) 606-5403
Gr: PK-5 | 614 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 25%
Rank: #77.
Cass Middle School
(Math: 35% | Reading: 35%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
195 Fire Tower Rd Nw
Cartersville, GA 30120
(770) 606-5846
Cartersville, GA 30120
(770) 606-5846
Gr: 6-8 | 917 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 48%
Rank: #88.
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: #99.
Hamilton Crossing Elementary School
(Math: 29% | Reading: 33%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
116 Hamilton Crossing Rd Nw
Cartersville, GA 30120
(770) 606-5849
Cartersville, GA 30120
(770) 606-5849
Gr: PK-5 | 653 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 48%
Rank: n/an/a
200 Carter Grove Blvd
Cartersville, GA 30120
(770) 382-1733
Cartersville, GA 30120
(770) 382-1733
Gr: PK-3 | 1,507 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 51%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in Cartersville, GA?
The top-ranked public schools in Cartersville, GA include Cartersville Middle School, Cartersville High School and Cartersville Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in Cartersville?
10 public schools are located in Cartersville.
What percentage of students in Cartersville go to public school?
98% of all K-12 students in Cartersville are educated in public schools (compared to the GA state average of 92%).
What is the racial composition of students in Cartersville?
Cartersville public schools minority enrollment is 47% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Georgia public schools average of 66% (majority Black).
Which public schools in Cartersville are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public schools in Cartersville include: Woodland High School vs. Cartersville High School, Cartersville Primary School vs. Hamilton Crossing Elementary School, Cartersville High School vs. Woodland High School
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