Public schools in Cedartown, GA
7 open public schools with an address in Cedartown, operated by 1 education agency. Compare size, staffing, grade spans, and school type, then confirm assignment with the district.
Public schools
7
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
Reported students
4,661
7 schools reporting · NCES 2024–25
Median student–teacher ratio
13.2:1
Georgia median 13.7:1
Charter schools
0
0 virtual
An overview of Cedartown public schools
The federal directory lists 7 public schools in Cedartown, GA: 4 elementary, 1 middle, 1 high, 1 combined or other. The 7 schools that reported 2024–25 membership enrolled 4,661 students, an average of 666 per school. The largest campus is Cedartown High School (1,448 students), and the largest elementary school is Westside Elementary School (588).
Every listed school belongs to Polk County. City names come from school mailing addresses, which often differ from district or municipal boundaries.
Across schools that reported staffing, the median student–teacher ratio is 13.2:1, similar to the statewide school median of 13.7:1. A ratio counts classroom-teacher FTE against total enrollment, so specialized programs and part-time staffing can move it; ask schools for actual class sizes by grade.
Among 2 high and combined schools with 2021–22 civil-rights data, 1 reported students enrolled in AP courses and 2 of 2 reported computer-science classes. Confirm current course catalogs directly with each school.
About 78% of students in reporting schools were eligible for free or reduced-price meals in 2024–25. This describes the community served; it is not a quality signal, and community-eligibility schools can report differently.
School districts and agencies serving Cedartown
Elementary schools in Cedartown
4| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cherokee Elementary School Polk County | PK–05 | 575 | 12.2:1 | |
| Northside Elementary Polk County | PK–05 | 531 | 13.2:1 | |
| Westside Elementary School Polk County | PK–05 | 588 | 13.2:1 | |
| Youngs Grove Elementary School Polk County | PK–05 | 490 | 12.9:1 |
Middle schools in Cedartown
1| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cedartown Middle School Polk County | 06–08 | 997 | 17.1:1 |
High schools in Cedartown
1| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cedartown High School Polk County | 09–12 | 1,448 | 21.1:1 |
Combined, early-childhood, and other schools in Cedartown
1| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Harpst Academy Polk County | PK–12 | 32 | 5.3:1 |
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White44.4%
- Hispanic40.5%
- Black9.7%
- Asian0.7%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0.1%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0%
- Multiracial4.5%
Enrollment-weighted across 7 Cedartown schools with NCES CCD 2024–25 race/ethnicity counts (4,661 students). Privacy suppression can leave small gaps.
Questions about public schools in Cedartown
How many public schools are in Cedartown, GA?
The current NCES directory lists 7 open public schools with a location address in Cedartown: 4 elementary, 1 middle, 1 high, 1 combined or other. Together they reported 4,661 students in 2024–25. The count includes charter, alternative, and special-purpose public schools; it excludes private schools.
Which school districts serve Cedartown?
All listed public schools with an address in Cedartown belong to Polk County. Mailing cities do not always match district boundaries, so confirm the district for a specific home address.
What is the largest public high school in Cedartown?
Cedartown High School reported the largest high-school enrollment in Cedartown, with 1,448 students in 2024–25 (grades 09–12). Size is a description of the campus, not a quality measure.
Are there charter schools in Cedartown?
No school with an address in Cedartown is identified as a charter school in the current NCES directory. Families may still have charter or virtual options elsewhere in Georgia.
What is the typical student–teacher ratio in Cedartown schools?
The median reported student–teacher ratio across Cedartown public schools is 13.2:1, similar to the Georgia school median of 13.7:1. The ratio divides enrollment by classroom-teacher FTE; it is not an average class size.
Does living in Cedartown guarantee a seat at a specific school?
No. Assignment depends on the district's attendance boundaries, programs, and enrollment rules, which can split a city or cross city lines. Use the district profile and its official boundary or school-locator tool to confirm the assigned school for an exact address.
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Sources: NCES Common Core of Data 2025–26 preliminary directory (schools, grades, addresses, charter status) and 2024–25 nonfiscal files (enrollment, teachers, race/ethnicity, meal eligibility); Civil Rights Data Collection 2021–22 (AP and computer science). Cities are grouped by school mailing address. Methodology · All Georgia cities