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Bartow County

Georgia · Public School District
19
Schools
13,806
Students
$13,186
Per-Pupil Spend
-8% nat'l
53.7%
Free Lunch Rate
≈ nat'l avg
89.5%
Graduation Rate
+3.0pp vs nat'l
District Overview

Bartow County is a public school district in Georgia serving 13,806 students across 19 schools. It includes 12 elementary, 4 middle, 3 high schools. Its graduation rate of 89.5% is above the national average of 86.5%. Per-pupil spending of $13,186 is near the national average for a US public school district. 54% of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. Opportunity scores across its schools are limited, with a district median of 38/100.

⇄ Compare with another district
All Schools (19)
Middle Schools4 schools
SchoolGradesStudents
Adairsville Middle School06–08843
Cass Middle School06–08879
Red Top Middle School06–08565
Woodland Middle School at Euharlee06–08684
High Schools3 schools
SchoolGradesStudents
Adairsville High School09–121,170
Cass High School09–121,551
Woodland High School09–121,451
District Finances
Per-Pupil Expenditure$13,186Near national avg
National avg $14,347
Revenue Sources
38%
47%
State
38.2%
Local (property tax)
47.3%
Federal
14.5%

Funding is shared between state (38%) and local sources (47%), with limited federal reliance.

Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey. District-level data.
District Snapshot
19
Schools
13,806
Students
54%
Free Lunch
$13K
Per-Pupil
Graduation Rate89.5%
Opportunity Score38/100
StateGeorgia →
School Rankings
Strengths & Considerations
Strong graduation outcomes
89.5% graduation rate — 3.0 points above the national average of 86.5%.
Range of school options
With 19 schools, families have meaningful choice across programs and grade levels.
Location
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in Bartow County?
Bartow County has 19 public schools, serving a total of 13,806 students.
What is the graduation rate for Bartow County?
The graduation rate is 89.5%, which is above the national average of 86.5%.
How much does Bartow County spend per student?
Bartow County spends $13,186 per pupil — 8% below the national average of $14,347.
What percentage of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch in Bartow County?
54% of students in Bartow County qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, compared to the national rate of 52.2%.
Are there charter schools in Bartow County?
No, Bartow County does not currently include any charter schools.
What grade levels does Bartow County serve?
Bartow County serves grades PK through 12, covering elementary, middle, and high school levels.
What is the opportunity score for Bartow County?
The median opportunity score across schools in Bartow County is 38/100. The national median is 50/100. Opportunity scores reflect long-term economic mobility prospects for children who grow up in these communities.
About This Data

All figures on this page come directly from US federal open datasets — NCES Common Core of Data, EDFacts, and the Opportunity Atlas — and we work hard to keep them accurate and up to date. That said, federal data is published on an annual cycle, so some figures may not yet reflect the very latest school-year changes or local updates. We recommend using this page as a helpful starting point and cross-checking with the school or district directly, or visiting the NCES Common Core of Data and ed.gov for the most authoritative figures before making any important decisions.