Enrollment
956
Georgia · 2024-25 NCES data
High school (grades 9-12) · Rockmart, GA
Rockmart High School
Federal NCES profile for Rockmart High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 34/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 130420001509
👥 S:T ratio 22
📚 AP courses 25
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 52
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Rockmart High School earns 34/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 96% of Georgia schools.
- #4 of 5
- public schools in Rockmart · Resource Index
- 34
- Resource Index · Typical
- 19.5:1
- large classes for Georgia
- 78.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Rockmart High School has class sizes larger than 96% of Georgia schools. Computed live against every Georgia school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Rockmart High School ranks #4 of 5 public schools in Rockmart, GA.
School address
Teachers (FTE)
49.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
19.5:1
vs 14.4:1 Georgia avg
+35% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
78.0%
vs 60.7% Georgia avg
+29% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Rockmart High School compares with Georgia and U.S. medians
What stands out at Rockmart High School
Rockmart High School is a high-poverty, mid-sized high school in Rockmart, Georgia, enrolling 956 students.
Class loads run heavy: 19.5:1 is larger than about 96% of Georgia schools and 35% above the 14.4:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 78.0% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 956 puts it in the larger third of Georgia schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 2,314 scored Georgia schools.
Against 273 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #190.
Its student body is led by White (66%) and African American (21%) (diversity index 52/100).
On the academic-pipeline side it reports 5 Advanced Placement courses.
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 956 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Attendance runs somewhat below the norm, with 19.1% of students chronically absent per the 2021-22 civil-rights collection.
Its district draws 22.3% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Discipline events run high: 219 in- and out-of-school suspensions were reported for 956 students in the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
The federal civil-rights collection also records 43 expulsions at this campus for 2021-22.
Polk County also operates Cedartown High School (1,448 students) and Cedartown Middle School (997 students) alongside Rockmart High School.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Rockmart High School compares
Rockmart High School on the metrics families compare, against Georgia and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Georgia | Georgia avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 19.5:1 | ▲ 35% | 14.4:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 78.0% | ▲ 29% | 60.7% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 956 | top 21% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
19.5:1
Leaner classes than 18% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
956
Bigger than 90% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
78.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 29% above the Georgia average of 60.7%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
19.5:1
students per teacher
- 35% above state mean
Top 96% in Georgia - lower ratio than 4% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
19.1%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$12,775
per pupil, district-wide
- below Georgia avg of $13,863
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 956 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
127
in-school suspensions + 92 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 13.3 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 22.9 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 43 expulsions.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
Student demographics
White 65.7%
African American 21.3%
Two or More 6.9%
Hispanic or Latino 5.8%
Asian 0.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.1%
Largest group: White at 65.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 51.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 51.5, Rockmart High School is about as mixed as the Georgia school average of 50.0.
Programs
AP courses offered 5
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Polk County, which includes Rockmart High School.
$12,775
Per student
-8%
vs Georgia
Avg $13,863
-23%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 25.6%
State 52.0%
Federal 22.3%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
How Rockmart High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cedartown High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Cedartown Middle School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Eastside Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Van Wert Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Rockmart Middle School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Rockmart High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,448
- Students per teacher
- 22.3:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- Enrollment
- 997
- Students per teacher
- 14.4:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- Enrollment
- 764
- Students per teacher
- 14.7:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- Enrollment
- 693
- Students per teacher
- 11.9:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
- Enrollment
- 671
- Students per teacher
- 14.3:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
Similar high schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Georgia, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~956 students)
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Frequently asked questions about Rockmart High School
How many students attend Rockmart High School?
Rockmart High School has 956 students enrolled. It is a high school in Rockmart, GA.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Rockmart High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Rockmart High School is 19.5:1, which is 35% higher than the Georgia average of 14.4:1 and 24% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Rockmart High School?
78.0% of students at Rockmart High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Georgia average of 60.7%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Rockmart High School?
The largest demographic group at Rockmart High School is White at 65.7% of enrollment, in Rockmart, GA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 51.5/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Rockmart High School?
Rockmart High School has a Resource Investment Index of 34/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 5 factors: student-teacher ratio, AP course offerings, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Rockmart High School rank among public schools in Rockmart?
By Resource Investment Index, Rockmart High School ranks #4 of 5 public schools in Rockmart, GA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Rockmart on the city page.
Is Rockmart High School a good school?
Rockmart High School earns 34/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 96% of Georgia schools. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
What other schools are in Polk County?
Besides Rockmart High School, Polk County also operates Cedartown High School (1,448 students), Cedartown Middle School (997 students), and Eastside Elementary School (764 students). See the Polk County district page for the complete list.
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