Cartersville High School vs Red Top Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Georgia, United States, 5.9 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Cartersville High School
Cartersville · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,469 students
Red Top Middle School
Emerson · Public middle · Grades 6–8
569 students
| Measure | Cartersville High School Cartersville, Georgia | Red Top Middle School Emerson, Georgia |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 52 Top 50% | 28 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #108 of 431 | #319 of 482 |
| National rank | #7744 of 16,910 | #12245 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 1,469 | 569 |
| Enrollment | 1,469 | 569 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 52.4% | 83.5% |
| Students per teacher | 15.5 | 13.2 |
| Reading proficiency | 48% | 30% |
| Math proficiency | 55% | 30% |
| city | Cartersville | Emerson |
| state | Georgia | Georgia |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Cartersville High School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (52.4 vs 28.3).
- •Cartersville High School does better on math proficiency (55% vs 30%).
- •Cartersville High School does better on reading proficiency (48% vs 30%).
- •Cartersville High School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (52.4% vs 83.5%).
- •Red Top Middle School does better on students per teacher (13.2 vs 15.5).
- •Cartersville High School is the larger school with 1,469 students compared with 569.
The Success Index (US) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Cartersville High School better than Red Top Middle School?
On the Success Index (US), Cartersville High School ranks higher (52.4 vs 28.3 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are Cartersville High School and Red Top Middle School?
About 5.9 km in a straight line, between Cartersville and Emerson in Georgia.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Cartersville High School: 1,469. Red Top Middle School: 569. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Cartersville High School and Red Top Middle School rank in Georgia?
Cartersville High School is 108th of 431 and Red Top Middle School is 319th of 482 among high schools in Georgia on the 2025 Success Index (US).