Public schools in Rome, GA
19 open public schools with an address in Rome, operated by 3 education agencies. Compare size, staffing, grade spans, and school type, then confirm assignment with the district.
Public schools
19
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
Reported students
12,545
19 schools reporting · NCES 2024–25
Median student–teacher ratio
13.6:1
Georgia median 13.7:1
Charter schools
0
0 virtual
An overview of Rome public schools
The federal directory lists 19 public schools in Rome, GA: 11 elementary, 3 middle, 5 high. The 19 schools that reported 2024–25 membership enrolled 12,545 students, an average of 660 per school. The largest campus is Rome High School (1,986 students), and the largest elementary school is West End Elementary School (1,005).
Floyd County operates the most schools here (10), and 2 regular districts have at least one Rome campus, plus 1 charter, service, or other agency. 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 13.6:1, 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 4 high and combined schools with 2021–22 civil-rights data, 4 reported students enrolled in AP courses and 4 of 5 reported computer-science classes. Confirm current course catalogs directly with each school.
About 77% 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 Rome
Elementary schools in Rome
11| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alto Park Elementary School Floyd County | PK–04 | 429 | 11.6:1 | |
| Anna K. Davie Elementary Rome City | PK–06 | 413 | 11.6:1 | |
| Armuchee Primary School Floyd County | PK–02 | 480 | 13.2:1 | |
| East Central Elementary School Rome City | PK–06 | 439 | 11.6:1 | |
| Elm Street Elementary Rome City | PK–06 | 558 | 13.2:1 | |
| Garden Lakes Elementary School Floyd County | PK–04 | 536 | 13.7:1 | |
| Johnson Elementary Floyd County | PK–04 | 518 | 13.6:1 | |
| Main Elementary School Rome City | PK–06 | 424 | 13.2:1 | |
| Model Elementary School Floyd County | PK–04 | 501 | 13.9:1 | |
| West Central Elementary School Rome City | PK–06 | 595 | 14.1:1 | |
| West End Elementary School Rome City | PK–06 | 1,005 | 15.2:1 |
Middle schools in Rome
3| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Coosa Middle School Floyd County | 05–07 | 459 | 11.6:1 | |
| Model Middle School Floyd County | 05–07 | 522 | 13.7:1 | |
| Rome Middle School Rome City | 07–08 | 937 | 13.5:1 |
High schools in Rome
5| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Armuchee High School Floyd County | 06–12 | 953 | 16.8:1 | |
| Bob Richards Regional Youth Detention Center Department of Juvenile Justice · Alternative School | 05–12 | 14 | 7:1 | |
| Coosa High School Floyd County | 08–12 | 861 | 15.8:1 | |
| Model High Floyd County | 08–12 | 915 | 17.6:1 | |
| Rome High School Rome City | 09–12 | 1,986 | 16.1:1 |
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White46.6%
- Hispanic25.5%
- Black19.9%
- Asian1.6%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0.1%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0%
- Multiracial6.2%
Enrollment-weighted across 19 Rome schools with NCES CCD 2024–25 race/ethnicity counts (12,545 students). Privacy suppression can leave small gaps.
Questions about public schools in Rome
How many public schools are in Rome, GA?
The current NCES directory lists 19 open public schools with a location address in Rome: 11 elementary, 3 middle, 5 high. Together they reported 12,545 students in 2024–25. The count includes charter, alternative, and special-purpose public schools; it excludes private schools.
Which school districts serve Rome?
Schools with an address in Rome belong to 3 education agencies, led by Floyd County (10 schools), Rome City (8 schools), Department of Juvenile Justice (1 school). A mailing city is not an attendance boundary; confirm the district for a specific address.
What is the largest public high school in Rome?
Rome High School reported the largest high-school enrollment in Rome, with 1,986 students in 2024–25 (grades 09–12). Size is a description of the campus, not a quality measure.
Are there charter schools in Rome?
No school with an address in Rome 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 Rome schools?
The median reported student–teacher ratio across Rome public schools is 13.6:1, 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 Rome 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