- Enrollment
- 1,448
- Students per teacher
- 22.3:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
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 36/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 130420001509
👥 S:T ratio 22
🌟 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 36/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 96% of Georgia schools.
- #4 of 5
- public schools in Rockmart · Resource Index
- 36
- 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
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+17 students YoY
Rockmart High School held near 967 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+17 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 49.8 → 52.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+17 students YoY 130420001509 · Rockmart, GA High · MID · TRAD
956 enr · 19.5:1 · 78.0% lunch · RII 36
Nearest enrollment peer: Cedartown High School (1,448 students)
Rockmart High School held near 967 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+17 headcount). Teacher FTE added 49.8 → 52.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Georgia schools → · Find another →
Rockmart High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Cedartown High
Cedartown High School
1,448 students
- Cedartown Midd
Cedartown Middle School
997 students
- This school
Rockmart High School
956 students
- Eastside Eleme
Eastside Elementary School
764 students
- Van Wert Eleme
Van Wert Elementary School
693 students
- Rockmart Middl
Rockmart Middle School
671 students
What this shows Rockmart High School reports 956 students on the CCD universe file.
How Rockmart High School compares
Rockmart High School held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs 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 methodology
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
$13,543
per pupil, district-wide
- below Georgia avg of $14,615
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.
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
District finance for Polk County reports $13,543 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 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
Nationwide high schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~956 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~19.5:1)
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. CCD year-over-year: 950 (2022-23) → 967 (2023-24), nearly flat (+17).
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 36/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. 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.
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.