In the 2024-25 school year, Cedartown High School enrolled 143 African American students, marking a 3.4% decline from the prior year, according to data from the Georgia Department of Education.
The total number of students at Cedartown High School reached 1,439 for the 2024-25 school year. African American students represented 10% of the student population, making them the second-smallest demographic group at the school.
Located in the Polk County School District, Cedartown High School operates under a central office in Cedartown.
Out of the 11 schools within Polk County School District, Rockmart High School had the highest number of African American students enrolled in the 2024-25 school year, totaling 198 students.
The Georgia Department of Education’s Fiscal Year 2026-1 report indicates that more than 1.7 million students attended Georgia public schools. Enrollment was largest in elementary grades at 787,206 students (45.9%), followed by middle school with 388,733 students (22.7%) and high school at 539,092 students (31.4%).
Chronic absenteeism continues to be a significant challenge in Georgia schools since the pandemic, with 20.7% of students missing at least 10% of school days in 2024, Georgia Department of Education data shows. To address this, the GaDOE introduced a statewide strategy featuring a real-time attendance dashboard, a public awareness campaign, and additional resources for districts most in need to improve daily attendance rates.
In 2025, Georgia legislators approved updates to school attendance regulations prohibiting expulsion based solely on absenteeism. The updated law also requires more detailed reporting and supports programs that offer alternative diploma pathways for students.
By 2026, Georgia maintained an average student-to-teacher ratio of about 14:1, which is more favorable than the 15:1 national average.
| School Year | Total Enrollment | Total African American students | % of African American students |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010-11 | 1,065 | 170 | 16% |
| 2011-12 | 1,026 | 153 | 15% |
| 2012-13 | 1,027 | 143 | 14% |
| 2013-14 | 1,049 | 136 | 13% |
| 2014-15 | 1,100 | 143 | 13% |
| 2015-16 | 1,127 | 146 | 13% |
| 2016-17 | 1,210 | 145 | 12% |
| 2017-18 | 1,187 | 154 | 13% |
| 2018-19 | 1,240 | 173 | 14% |
| 2019-20 | 1,286 | 167 | 13% |
| 2020-21 | 1,255 | 163 | 13% |
| 2021-22 | 1,353 | 162 | 12% |
| 2022-23 | 1,452 | 159 | 11% |
| 2023-24 | 1,488 | 148 | 10% |
| 2024-25 | 1,439 | 143 | 10% |
Information in this article was obtained from the Georgia Department of Education. The source data can be found here.
