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Rome High School

#1 in Best Public High Schools in Floyd County
  • A-
    Overall Grade
  • Public
  • 9-12
  • Rome, GA
  • 339 reviews
    A-
    Overall Niche Grade
    How are grades calculated?
    1. Academics
      B
    2. Diversity
      A+
    3. Teachers
      A-
    4. College Prep
      B+
    5. Clubs & Activities
      A-
    6. Health & Safety
      B
    7. Administration
      A-
    8. Sports
      A
    9. Food
      C-
    10. Resources & Facilities
      B-
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    Rome High School is a highly rated, public school located in Rome, GA. It has 1,788 students in grades 9-12 with a student-teacher ratio of 18 to 1. According to state test scores, 42% of students are at least proficient in math and 45% in reading.
    Address
    1000 Veterans Memorial Hwy NE
    Rome, GA 30161
    Telephone
    (706) 235-9653
    Website
    rcs.rome.ga.us
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    Rome High School Rankings

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    Academics

    Percent Proficient - Reading
    45%
    Percent Proficient - Math
    42%
    Average Graduation Rate
    89%
    Average SAT
    1140
    188 responses
    Average ACT
    24
    151 responses
    AP Enrollment
    23%
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    Living in the Area
    B+
    Overall Niche Grade
    How are grades calculated?
    1. Cost of Living
      B
    2. Good for Families
      B
    3. Housing
      B-
    Area Feel
    Dense Suburban
    Median Household Income
    $37,733
    National
    $55,322
    Median Rent
    $686
    National
    $949
    Median Home Value
    $141,600
    National
    $184,700

    Culture & Safety

    Health & Safety
    B
    Based on chronic student absenteeism, suspensions/expulsions, and survey responses on the school environment from students and parents.
    Poll
    89%
    of students agree that they feel safe at their school.27 responses
    Poll
    81%
    of students agree that they like their school and feel happy there.27 responses
    Poll
    What are your favorite school events or traditions?
    Based on 105 responses
    Report
    • Homecoming week
      21%
    • Football games
      20%
    • Marching season in band!!! :)
      14%
    • Pep Rally's!
      12%
    • Powder puff game before homecoming
      10%
    • Student Section activities!
      7%
    • Basketball games
      5%

    Students

    Diversity
    A+
    Based on racial and economic diversity and survey responses on school culture and diversity from students and parents.
    Students
    1,788
    Free or Reduced Lunch
    60%
    83%
    of students and parents agree that students at this school are competitive.30 responses
    63%
    of students and parents agree that students at this school are creative and artsy.30 responses
    73%
    of students and parents agree that students at this school are athletic.30 responses

    Teachers

    Student-Teacher Ratio
    18:1
    National
    17:1
    Average Teacher Salary
    $52,345
    Teachers in First/Second Year
    10.5%
    70%
    of students and parents agree that the teachers give engaging lessons.47 responses
    72%
    of students and parents agree that the teachers genuinely care about the students.47 responses
    79%
    of students and parents agree that the teachers adequately lead and control the classroom.47 responses

    Clubs & Activities

    Clubs & Activities
    A-
    Based on student and parent reviews of clubs and activities.
    Girls Athletic Participation
    Low
    Boys Athletic Participation
    Average
    Expenses Per Student
    $10,982/ year
    National
    $12,239
    82%
    of students and parents agree that there are plenty of clubs and organizations for students to get involved in.50 responses
    42%
    of students and parents agree that clubs and organizations get the funding they need.50 responses
    72%
    of students and parents agree that lots of students participate in clubs and organizations.50 responses
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    Rome High School Reviews

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    Rome High School is like a second home. In every corner there is someone always wanting to help others, that's said about faculty and students. The programs that are at Rome High, are very diverse so everyone can find their place. It can be from Arts, Academics, and or Athletics. One will never be alone at Rome High. Even more so, we are the Den, and once a wolf always a wolf!
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    Rome High school facilities are okay, they're not the worst but could be better. There's always a lack of bathrooms being restocked with toilet paper and soap. Moving to academics, there's constant cheating with cp students, and no one has dona anything of it. Although the AP and CPA classes do make up for it. AP teachers always seem to have a better connection with students. There's also many fights throughout the year. While there may be lots of diversity within the school, there's still lots of bullying that can be seen. Many teachers oblivious to such matters. Teachers also giving too many chances to misbehaved students, which makes students who actually want to get work done really hard to focus or even let class run.
    It was, in general, a good all around school, however as a former student, during my time there, there were several downs, such as the dress code getting rather restrictive and essentially prevented girls from wearing shorts in the summer due to the "You can't show your knees" policy for the length of shorts. However, most of the teachers I've had were kind and cared for the students academic well being and are willing to listen to the students when they speak. But as per usual, there's also the handful that is just there to get their paycheck. The school has an outstanding Band Program that I am proud to have been a part of. Both of the Band directors(Mr. Hannah, and Mr. Warren) are nice people who want to see the band grow in technical skill, as a diverse group, and as individuals.