Average Teacher Salary in Polk County School District
The average teacher salary in Polk County School District is $41,346.
| Grade Level | Average | 10th percentile | 25th percentile | Median | 75th percentile | 90th percentile |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pre-school | $20,450 | $14,150 | $14,790 | $15,850 | $24,990 | $33,850 |
| Kindergarten | $48,090 | $34,270 | $41,330 | $48,210 | $57,760 | $65,420 |
| Elementary | $48,710 | $33,360 | $39,250 | $48,540 | $59,420 | $69,300 |
| Middle school | $43,450 | $17,690 | $34,760 | $43,870 | $55,530 | $64,730 |
| High school | $46,030 | $20,710 | $35,740 | $46,980 | $57,230 | $67,390 |
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General Facts
- Staff: 1,017
- Full time teachers: 531
- Pupil to teacher ratio: 14 to 1
- Teacher assistants (instructional aides): 145
- Instructional Coordinators: 3
- Elementary Teachers: 279
- Kindergarten Teachers: 41
- Pre-K Teachers: 16
- High School Teachers: 195
- Pre-K to 12 Students: 7,454
Financial Statistics for Polk County School District
Revenue
- Revenue from local sources: $23,079,000
- Revenue from state sources: $46,513,000
- Revenue from federal sources: $6,450,000
- Total revenue: $76,042,000
Expenses
- Expenditures on instruction: $43,047,000
- Expenditures on teacher salary: $40,229,000
- Expenditures on teacher benefits: $11,313,000
- Expenditures per student: not available
- Total expenditures: $79,989,000
Breakdown of Teacher Salary Expenses
- Teacher salary expenses on regular education: $20,352,000
- Teacher salary expenses on special education: $5,535,000
- Teacher salary expenses on vocational education: $1,131,000
Information on Schools within Polk County School District
Elementary Schools within the Polk County School District
| School | Students | Student to Teacher Ratio | Full Time Certified Teachers | Lowest Grade Offered | Highest Grade Offered |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Cherokee Elementary School
191 Evergreen Ln
Cedartown, GA 30125 770-748-5614
|
|
14 to 1 | 60 | Prekindergarten | 5th Grade |
|
Eastside Elementary School
425 Prospect Rd
Rockmart, GA 30153 770-684-5335
|
|
16 to 1 | 52 | 1st Grade | 5th Grade |
|
Euharlee Kindergarten
120 Gordon St
Rockmart, GA 30153 770-684-6134
|
|
16 to 1 | 20 | Prekindergarten | Kindergarten |
|
Goodyear Elementary School
510 North Piedmont Ave
Rockmart, GA 30153 770-684-6924
|
|
13 to 1 | 40 | Kindergarten | 5th Grade |
|
Northside Elementary
100 North Philpot St
Cedartown, GA 30125 770-748-4932
|
|
12 to 1 | 48 | Prekindergarten | 5th Grade |
|
Westside Elementary School
51 Frank Lott Dr
Cedartown, GA 30125 770-748-0831
|
|
15 to 1 | 54 | Prekindergarten | 5th Grade |
Middle Schools within the Polk County School District
| School | Students | Student to Teacher Ratio | Full Time Certified Teachers | Lowest Grade Offered | Highest Grade Offered |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Cedartown Middle School
612 South College St
Cedartown, GA 30125 770-749-8850
|
|
14 to 1 | 65 | 6th Grade | 8th Grade |
|
Rockmart Middle School
60 Knox Mountain Rd
Rockmart, GA 30153 678-757-1479
|
|
13 to 1 | 56 | 6th Grade | 8th Grade |
High Schools within the Polk County School District
| School | Students | Student to Teacher Ratio | Full Time Certified Teachers | Lowest Grade Offered | Highest Grade Offered |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Cedartown High School
167 Frank Lott Dr
Cedartown, GA 30125 770-748-0490
|
|
13 to 1 | 81 | 9th Grade | 12th Grade |
|
Rockmart High School
990 Cartersville Hwy
Rockmart, GA 30153 770-684-5432
|
|
15 to 1 | 53 | 9th Grade | 12th Grade |
Other Schools within the Polk County School District (Alternative, Special Education)
| School | Students | Student to Teacher Ratio | Full Time Certified Teachers | Lowest Grade Offered | Highest Grade Offered |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Harpst Academy
740 Fletcher St
Cedartown, GA 30125 770-748-1500
|
|
13 to 1 | 4 | 4th Grade | 12th Grade |
General District Statistics
- Per capita income: $15,617
- Median family income: $37,847
- Median male income: $24,841
- Median female income: $16,193
- Median income of a renter: $21,181
- Median income of a home owner: $37,470
- Number of Households making:
10 - 25k 25 - 40k 40 - 60k 60 - 100k 100k+ 3,065 2,480 2,465 1,795 610
