Rockmart High School also known as the Fighting Yellow Jackets is the only high school in Rockmart, Georgia, United States. It is fed by Rockmart Middle School and by the Aragon community.
Serving 967 students in grades 9-12, Rockmart High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Georgia for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 30-34% (which is lower than the Georgia state average of 37%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 20-24% (which is lower than the Georgia state average of 40%).
The student:teacher ratio of 18:1 is higher than the Georgia state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 33% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Georgia state average of 65% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 967 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 18:1
- Minority Enrollment: 33%
- Graduation Rate: 94% (Top 30% in GA)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 30-34% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 20-24% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 32% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), GA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Rockmart High School's student population of 967 students has grown by 6% over five school years.
The teacher population of 53 teachers has grown by 15% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
967 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
53 teachers
Year Founded
1912
School Rankings
Rockmart High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 2,204 schools in Georgia (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Rockmart High School is 0.51, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.71. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1434 out of 2204 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
37%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
40%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
32%
40%
Student : Teacher Ratio
18:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
5%
Hispanic
6%
19%
Black
19%
36%
White
67%
35%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
8%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
94%
84%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
61%
59%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (12-13)
8%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), GA Dept. of Education
School Notes
- School Mascot: Yellowjacket
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Rockmart High School's ranking?
Rockmart High School is ranked #1434 out of 2,204 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Georgia.
What schools are Rockmart High School often compared to?
Rockmart High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Cedartown High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
30-34% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 37% GA state average), while 20-24% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 40% GA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Rockmart High School?
The graduation rate of Rockmart High School is 94%, which is higher than the Georgia state average of 84%.
How many students attend Rockmart High School?
967 students attend Rockmart High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
67% of Rockmart High School students are White, 19% of students are Black, 8% of students are Two or more races, and 6% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Rockmart High School?
Rockmart High School has a student ration of 18:1, which is higher than the Georgia state average of 14:1.
What grades does Rockmart High School offer ?
Rockmart High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Rockmart High School part of?
Rockmart High School is part of Polk County School District.
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