Education In Polk County

An enthusiastic staff, superior facilities and a student body that is eager to learn . . . All of these combine to make education in Polk County among the finest in West Georgia!

The eleven schools in the Polk School District are evenly divided between the eastern and western segments of the county. Within the system are 1 pre-k thru kindergarten, 5 elementary schools, 2 middle schools, 2 comprehensive high schools and 1 alternative school. The schools offer a full curriculum, including the Polk Enrichment Program (PEP) for gifted students, the Chapter 1 Program for remedial and disadvantaged students and special education classes for students with other individual needs.

A very important aspect of the Polk School District is vocational education. Approximately 95% of the students in the Polk School District participate in vocational training aided by computer labs at every level with exposure beginning in Kindergarten. College-bound students enjoy the exceptional computer-data processing training offered by the vocational department. Students planning to further their education at fine institutions such as The Georgia Institute of Technology or Southern Tech find excellent preparation in the superb drafting classes. Industries find a well-trained work force in vocational students who have been trained in electronics, metal fabrication, horticulture, auto mechanics, construction, and health occupations.

Polk Adult Education Centers offer free instruction in reading, language, and math as well as preparation for the GED. All enrollees receive an educational evaluation and information on how to achieve their personal learning goals. The Learning Center has the latest materials and technologies to help students move as quickly as they can into their future endeavors in technical education, job training, college, or employment.

There is also The Polk County Council for Children and Families' Literacy Program "LAPP" - Literacy is an attitude for Progress in Polk.  For further Information on this please contact Rhonda Heuer at 770-748-1016 (fax - 770-748-9017).

Extracurricular activities abound in the Polk School District. They include music, drama, art, school publications, baseball, basketball, football and a variety of other sports. Students compete with other schools in athletic, literacy and scholastic events.

This well rounded school system provides an exceptional foundation for both the college-prep student and the student who wishes to enter the work place immediately.

Coosa Valley Technical College

Polk County Schools

Polk County School District

High Schools

• Cedartown High School
• Rockmart High School