Rockmart High School
990 Cartersville Hwy, Rockmart, GA 30153. 212 graduates in the Class of 2024, and 45.6% of them enrolled in college within a year.
Given that 61% of students are economically disadvantaged, schools like this typically send about 59.2% of graduates to college. Rockmart High School sends 45.6%, 14 points fewer than expected.
The path from Rockmart
How we measure this- 1
The year after graduation, Class of 2024
Georgia public college 21.2%Georgia private college 6.1%Out-of-state college 10.8%Georgia technical college 7.5%Career credential, working 4.2%Working, not in college 34%Not found in Georgia records 16%Share of the 212 graduates. Source: Georgia GOSA, High School Graduate Outcomes.
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Where they enrolled
Top Georgia colleges for the Class of 2024, by number of students.
Most common out-of-state choices: Jacksonville State University, Mississippi State University, Northeast Alabama Community College, Brevard College, Cleveland State Community College. (Georgia reports these in rank order without counts.)
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What those colleges lead to
College Students from here Graduation rate Avg. net price / yr Median earnings, 10 yrs Median debt Georgia Highlands College 20 20% $5,521 $46,880 $13,500 Georgia Northwestern Technical College 14 49% $4,043 $39,355 $7,491 Kennesaw State University 11 50% $16,325 $62,766 $21,500 Berry College 4 71% $21,964 $57,984 $20,500 Reinhardt University 4 38% $29,893 $53,450 $23,250 College figures: U.S. Department of Education, College Scorecard. Graduation rate is within 150% of normal time. Earnings are for former students working and not enrolled.
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Five and eight years later
Class of 2019, five years after high school
Class of 2016, eight years after high school
Highest credential earned, as a share of graduates. Source: Georgia GOSA, High School Graduate Outcomes.
College-going over time
Share of each graduating class enrolled in college the following year. Source: Georgia GOSA.
Ready for college work?
Learning support: share of graduates who enrolled in a Georgia public college and were placed in remedial courses. Credits: share of all graduates. Source: Georgia GOSA.
Who attends
Enrollment, 2024-25. Source: Georgia GOSA report card downloads.
Where it is
Nearby high schools: Cedartown High School (11.5 mi, 43% to college) · Woodland High School (12.8 mi, 47.1% to college) · North Paulding High School (12.8 mi, 69.9% to college) · Paulding County High School (13.8 mi, 53.3% to college) · Pepperell High School (14.4 mi, 59% to college)
Living near a school does not guarantee attendance. Check the Polk County attendance zone for an address.
Compared with the district and state
| Measure | Rockmart | Polk County | Georgia |
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| Enrolled in college within a year (Class of 2024) | 45.6% | 44% | 60% |
| 4-year graduation rate (2025) | 93.5% | — | 87.2% |
| Average SAT (2025) | 1,033 | — | 1,037 |
| HOPE eligible (2025) | 54.4% | — | 50% |
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Quick answers
- What percent of Rockmart High School graduates go to college?
- 45.6% of the Class of 2024 at Rockmart High School enrolled in college, compared with 60% in Georgia. Source: Georgia Governor's Office of Student Achievement.
- Which colleges do Rockmart High School graduates attend most?
- The colleges enrolling the most Rockmart High School graduates are Georgia Highlands College, Georgia Northwestern Technical College and Kennesaw State University. Source: Georgia Governor's Office of Student Achievement.
- What is the graduation rate at Rockmart High School?
- Rockmart High School has a four-year graduation rate of 93.5%. Source: Georgia Governor's Office of Student Achievement.
- How many Rockmart High School graduates finish a bachelor's degree?
- 15.3% of Rockmart High School's Class of 2019 earned a bachelor's degree within five years. Source: Georgia GOSA.
