Rome High School

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Rome High School

Public High School | Grade 9-12
1000 Veterans Memorial Hwy NE,  Rome, GA
Rome City Schools
4.0
2.3
1,986 Students
B+
Niche Grade

School Details

Head of School
Eric Holland
Student Teacher Ratio
16:1
Average SAT Score
1170
Average ACT Score
24
Math Proficiency
27%
Reading Proficiency
35%
Average GPA
3.54
Graduation Rate
91%

Niche Grade

B
Academics
A-
Teachers
B+
College Prep
C+
Administration
B-
Resources/Facilities
B+
Clubs and Activities
A-
Sports
C
Food
Source: Niche
Niche Grades

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Niche Grade Details

Academics
Average GPA
3.54
Reading Proficiency
35%
Math Proficiency
27%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
16:1
Teachers
123
Full Time Teachers
123
Teachers in First or Second Year
6.2%
College Prep
Average SAT
1170
Math
580
Verbal
590
Average ACT
24
Math
24
English
24
Reading
25
Science
24
Number of AP Courses
13
AP Pass Rate
53.7%
AP Math Enrollment
Very Low
AP Science Enrollment
Low
Other AP Enrollment
Low
Clubs and Activities
Girls Athletic Participation
Low
Boys Athletic Participation
Low

GreatSchools Rating

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GreatSchools Rating
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Teachers and Staff

Students Per Counselor
648:1

Student Diversity

Male
51%
Female
49%
Hispanic
38.3%
Black
31.3%
White
22.3%
Two or more races
5.5%
Asian
2.5%

School Rankings

#6 Niche Standout HS in Georgia
Source: Niche

Specialty School Programs

AP Programs Offered
IB Programs Offered
Free/Reduced Lunch Offered
Athletics Program

Colleges Students are Considering

Students are most interested in or go on to attend these colleges.
Kennesaw State University 378 Students
University of Georgia 352 Students
Berry College 268 Students
Georgia State University 254 Students
Georgia Highlands College 198 Students
Georgia Southern University 159 Students
Emory University 156 Students
Jacksonville State University 156 Students
Mercer University 150 Students
University of West Georgia 142 Students

What Students Want to Study

Niche users from this school are most interested in the following majors.
Business 131 Students
Nursing 128 Students
Biology 105 Students
Psychology 102 Students
Marketing 57 Students
Pre-Medicine Studies 49 Students
Nursing Science, Education, and Practice 42 Students
Physical Therapy 42 Students
Criminology 31 Students
Kinesiology and Exercise Science 30 Students

This School’s Reviews

Niche Reviews
4.0 354 Reviews
5.0 Senior
4/13/2026
I have been at rome high school since I was a freshman, There have been alot of good and bad things that have happened. I always come to school knowing that i'm safe and will be getting a good education. The people at school are nice and kind and always helpful.
5.0
1/7/2026
My Rome high school experience was overall good. I really enjoined it because of my pathway, the staff members, and teachers. The only thing I think the school can improve on is guiding students for after high school, such as helping them set up for college.
5.0 Senior
11/1/2025
i'm beyond grateful and proud to be a wolf i wouldn't choose any other school to represent i've meet such amazing teachers and made life time friends
GreatSchools Reviews
2.3 3 Reviews
1.0 other
9/28/2025
They ruined my chances to college had two of my dream schools looking at me and getting in touch with me they needed something from the school and they poked along so much the deadline was up and they didn't send in my stuff, I could have been a senior in college this year. Also the people didn't do...
1.0 parent
5/4/2024
I have two currently enrolled in Rome High. One is in 504 and the other is AP honor student. Both struggle in different ways and this school has greatly diminished their academic and mental health. School fights, drugs, bullying ect. One was assaulted the second month of his freshman year but upperc...
5.0 parent
4/27/2011
Strong emphasis on academics, many AP offerings for juniors and seniors. The arts program is also strong with chorus, band, and theater involving a large percentage of the student body. Numerous awards for individual students and groups also won the past 2 years. SAT scores are equal to top Atlanta...

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Rome High School is a public school for students in grades 9-12 in Rome, GA, in the Rome neighborhood, and is served by the Rome City Schools in Georgia. Annual tuition is $0. The school has a total enrollment of 1,986 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 16:1. Academic records show that 27% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 35% are proficient in reading. Rome High School has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of B+ and a GreatSchools Rating of 6 out of 10. The average GPA is 3.54, the graduation rate is 91%, and average standardized test scores include an SAT score of 1170 and an ACT score of 24. The average home value in this area is $298,598. Learn more about what Rome has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near Rome High School.

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