51爆料

Rome City School District

508 East 2nd Street
Rome, GA 30161
(District boundaries shown in map)
5/
10
Bottom 50%

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 2025-26 school year, there are 6 public preschools serving 3,465 students in Rome City School District. This district's average pre testing ranking is 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public pre schools in Georgia.
Public Preschools in Rome City School District have an average math proficiency score of 32% (versus the Georgia public pre school average of 43%), and reading proficiency score of 28% (versus the 39% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 79% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Georgia public preschool average of 65% (majority Black).

Overview

This School District
This State (GA)
# Schools
8 Schools
1,169 Schools
# Students
6,436 Students
724,977 Students
# Teachers
465 Teachers
53,908 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1

Student By Grade

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 2022-2023 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 91% has increased from 90% over five school years.
This School District
State Average (GA)
#129 out of 222 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
31%
39%
31%
40%
32%
40%
91%
84%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.70
0.72
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
2%
5%
% Hispanic
39%
20%
% Black
33%
35%
% White
21%
35%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
5%
5%
All Ethnic Groups

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $11,292 in this school district is less than the state median of $14,305. 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 $13,431. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
This School District
This State (GA)
Total Revenue
$73 MM
$24,999 MM
Spending
$93 MM
$23,473 MM
Revenue / Student
$11,292
$14,305
Spending / Student
$14,462
$13,431

Best Rome City School District Public Preschools (2025-26)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
East Central Elementary School
(Math: 42% | Reading: 45%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
1502 Dean Ave Se
Rome, GA 30161
(706) 232-8310
Gr: PK-6 | 510 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 52%
Rank: #22.
West End Elementary School
(Math: 44% | Reading: 36%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
5 Brown Fox Dr Sw
Rome, GA 30165
(706) 234-9366
Gr: PK-6 | 985 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 75%
Rank: #33.
West Central Elementary School
(Math: 32% | Reading: 27%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
409 Lavender Dr Nw
Rome, GA 30165
(706) 235-8836
Gr: PK-6 | 559 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 89%
Rank: #44.
Elm Street Elementary School
(Math: 29% | Reading: 23%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
8 S Elm St Sw
Rome, GA 30165
(706) 232-5313
Gr: PK-6 | 566 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 92%
Rank: #5 - 65. - 6.
Anna K. Davie Elementary School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
24 E Main St Sw
Rome, GA 30161
(706) 232-4913
Gr: PK-6 | 408 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 90%
Rank: #5 - 65. - 6.
Main Elementary School
(Math: 12% | Reading: 12%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
3 Watters St Se
Rome, GA 30161
(706) 295-7180
Gr: PK-6 | 437 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 84%

Recent Articles

School Choice vs. Neighborhood Schools: Key Factors
School Choice vs. Neighborhood Schools: Key Factors
Explore school choice vs. neighborhood schools in 2025. Learn key factors parents should weigh when deciding the best fit for their child.
Best School Match 2025: Public vs Charter vs Magnet
Best School Match 2025: Public vs Charter vs Magnet
Compare 2025 public, charter, and magnet school options with updated data, trends, and strategies to find the best fit.
51爆料 Boundaries and Equity in 2025
51爆料 Boundaries and Equity in 2025
Explore how public school boundaries shape access, equity, and opportunity for students in 2025. Learn the impact on families and education policy.

Quick Facts (2025-26)

  • District size: 8 schools
  • Grades: PK-12
  • Enrollment: 6,436 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 79%
  • : 91% (Top 50% in GA)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 31% (Btm 50%)
  • : 31% (Btm 50%)
  • : 32% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), GA Dept. of Education

Quick Links