Top Rankings
Rome City School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Georgia for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
For the 2025 school year, there are 8 public schools serving 6,436 students in Rome City School District. This district's average testing ranking is 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Georgia.
51爆料s in Rome City School District have an average math proficiency score of 31% (versus the Georgia public school average of 38%), and reading proficiency score of 31% (versus the 40% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 79% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Georgia public school average of 65% (majority Black).
Overview
This School District
This State (GA)
# Schools
8 Schools
2,345 Schools
# Students
6,436 Students
1,756,263 Students
# Teachers
465 Teachers
121,732 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1
District Rank
Rome City School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 222 school districts in Georgia (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2021-2022 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 91% has increased from 89% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#123 out of 222 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
31%
37%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
31%
40%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
32%
40%
Graduation Rate
91%
84%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.70
0.71
# American Indian Students
3 Students
3,935 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
138 Students
85,910 Students
% Asian Students
2%
5%
# Hispanic Students
2,497 Students
328,905 Students
% Hispanic Students
39%
19%
# Black Students
2,118 Students
635,819 Students
% Black Students
33%
36%
# White Students
1,330 Students
614,882 Students
% White Students
21%
35%
# Hawaiian Students
n/a
1,758 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
350 Students
84,547 Students
% of Two or more races Students
5%
5%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
230
51,011
# Students in K Grade:
471
119,716
# Students in 1st Grade:
475
125,772
# Students in 2nd Grade:
495
129,342
# Students in 3rd Grade:
454
126,525
# Students in 4th Grade:
460
128,080
# Students in 5th Grade:
438
129,325
# Students in 6th Grade:
442
129,829
# Students in 7th Grade:
483
132,023
# Students in 8th Grade:
473
134,149
# Students in 9th Grade:
534
154,476
# Students in 10th Grade:
545
144,622
# Students in 11th Grade:
514
131,655
# Students in 12th Grade:
422
119,738
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $11,292 in this school district is less than the state median of $14,234. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $14,462 is higher than the state median of $13,365. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$73 MM
$24,999 MM
Spending
$93 MM
$23,473 MM
Revenue / Student
$11,292
$14,234
Spending / Student
$14,462
$13,365
Best Rome City School District 51爆料s (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
East Central Elementary School
(Math: 47% | Reading: 45%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1502 Dean Ave Se
Rome, GA 30161
(706) 232-8310
Rome, GA 30161
(706) 232-8310
Grades: PK-6
| 510 students
Rank: #22.
West End Elementary School
(Math: 46% | Reading: 36%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
5 Brown Fox Dr Sw
Rome, GA 30165
(706) 234-9366
Rome, GA 30165
(706) 234-9366
Grades: PK-6
| 985 students
Rank: #33.
Rome Middle School
(Math: 31% | Reading: 35%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1020 Veterans Memorial Hwy Ne
Rome, GA 30161
(706) 235-4695
Rome, GA 30161
(706) 235-4695
Grades: 7-8
| 956 students
Rank: #44.
Rome High School
(Math: 27% | Reading: 35%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1000 Veterans Memorial Hwy Ne
Rome, GA 30161
(706) 235-9653
Rome, GA 30161
(706) 235-9653
Grades: 9-12
| 2,015 students
Rank: #55.
West Central Elementary School
(Math: 35% | Reading: 27%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
409 Lavender Dr Nw
Rome, GA 30165
(706) 235-8836
Rome, GA 30165
(706) 235-8836
Grades: PK-6
| 559 students
Rank: #66.
Elm Street Elementary School
(Math: 21% | Reading: 23%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
8 S Elm St Sw
Rome, GA 30165
(706) 232-5313
Rome, GA 30165
(706) 232-5313
Grades: PK-6
| 566 students
Rank: #77.
Anna K. Davie Elementary School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
24 E Main St Sw
Rome, GA 30161
(706) 232-4913
Rome, GA 30161
(706) 232-4913
Grades: PK-6
| 408 students
Rank: #88.
Main Elementary School
(Math: 9% | Reading: 12%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
3 Watters St Se
Rome, GA 30161
(706) 295-7180
Rome, GA 30161
(706) 295-7180
Grades: PK-6
| 437 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Rome City School District?
Rome City School District manages 8 public schools serving 6,436 students.
What is the rank of Rome City School District?
Rome City School District is ranked #126 out of 222 school districts in Georgia (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2021-2022 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Georgia school districts for: Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Rome City School District?
39% of Rome City School District students are Hispanic, 33% of students are Black, 21% of students are White, 5% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Asian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Rome City School District?
Rome City School District has a student/teacher ratio of 14:1, which is equal to the Georgia state average of 14:1.
What is Rome City School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $14,462 is higher than the state median of $13,365. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
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