Richard Woods State School Superintendent | georgia.gov
Richard Woods State School Superintendent | georgia.gov
Cedartown High School welcomed the largest number of 11th grade students among county schools, registering 668 students during the 2022-23 school year.
Within Polk County schools, the highest student count was found in ninth grade, with the smallest class sizes seen in 12th grade.
Statewide, Polk County ranked 47th in enrollment numbers, with a total of 15,037 students enrolled in the 2022-23 school year. It was also ranked 47th the year before.
While enrollment in Georgia inches closer to pre-pandemic levels, chronic absenteeism remains a serious challenge. In 2023, a significant portion of students (23%) missed 10% or more of their classes. Although this is slightly better than the peak of 25% in 2022, it's still nearly double the pre-pandemic rate of 13% recorded in 2019.
| School name | # of 11th Grade Students Enrolled | % of Student Body | Total Enrollment |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cedartown High School | 668 | 23% | 2,905 |
| Rockmart High School | 452 | 23.8% | 1,900 |
| Harpst Academy | 0 | 0% | 41 |
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