Coosa High School is a public high school in unincorporated Floyd County, Georgia, United States, with a Rome, Georgia postal address. A part of the Floyd County School District, it serves the areas of Garden Lakes, Cave Spring, Alto Park, and Coosa Valley.
Serving 858 students in grades 8-12, Coosa High School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Georgia for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 56% (which is higher than the Georgia state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 32% (which is lower than the Georgia state average of 40%).
The student-teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the Georgia state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 45% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Georgia state average of 65% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (2025)
- Grades: 8-12
- Enrollment: 858 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 45%
- Graduation Rate: 90-94% (Top 30% in GA)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50%
- Math Proficiency: 56% (Top 20%)
- Reading Proficiency: 32% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 33% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), GA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Coosa High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Georgia for:
Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools
Math Proficiency
School Overview
Coosa High School's student population of 858 students has grown by 19% over five school years.
The teacher population of 55 teachers has grown by 19% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 8-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
858 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
55 teachers
Year Founded
2002
Colors
White, Black, Silver
School Calendar
School Motto
We are Committed to Excellence
School Rankings
Coosa High School ranks within the top 50% of all 2,192 schools in Georgia (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Coosa High School is 0.61, 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
#779 out of 2192 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
56%
39%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
32%
40%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
33%
40%
Student-Teacher Ratio
16:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
5%
Hispanic
28%
19%
Black
11%
36%
White
55%
35%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
90-94%
84%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
52%
59%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), GA Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Coosa High School's ranking?
Coosa High School is ranked #779 out of 2,192 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Georgia.
What schools are Coosa High School often compared to?
Coosa High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Armuchee High School, Model High School, Rome High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
56% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 39% GA state average), while 32% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 40% GA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Coosa High School?
The graduation rate of Coosa High School is 90-94%, which is higher than the Georgia state average of 84%.
How many students attend Coosa High School?
858 students attend Coosa High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
55% of Coosa High School students are White, 28% of students are Hispanic, 11% of students are Black, 5% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Coosa High School?
Coosa High School has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the Georgia state average of 14:1.
What grades does Coosa High School offer ?
Coosa High School offers enrollment in grades 8-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Coosa High School part of?
Coosa High School is part of Floyd County School District.
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