Students from both Floyd County Schools (FCS) and Rome City Schools continued to demonstrate academic excellence on the SAT, with both districts outperforming state and national averages, according to data released by the Georgia Department of Education and the College Board.
Floyd County Schools Lead with Stronger Scores
Floyd County Schools’ Class of 2025 posted an average total SAT score of 1077, surpassing the national average by 81 points and the state average by 48 points. This marks the sixth consecutive year FCS has outscored both the state and national public school averages.
FCS students averaged 553 in Evidence-Based Reading and Writing (ERW) and 524 in Math, both well above Georgia’s averages of 526 ERW and 502 Math, and the national averages of 508 ERW and 488 Math.
Superintendent Dr. Glenn White attributed this continued success to the collective effort of the district. “The Class of 2025 has achieved another impressive milestone,” said White. “This accomplishment reflects the dedication of our students, teachers, and leaders across the district. I also want to thank our parents and community for their ongoing support.”
With 157 students participating in the test—11 more than the previous year—FCS ranked #25 statewide.
Rome City Schools Also Surpass Benchmarks
Rome High School’s Class of 2025 earned a mean SAT score of 1054, placing them 25 points above the state average and 58 points above the national average. Students scored 538 in ERW and 516 in Math, once again outperforming both state and national peers in both categories.
Rome City Schools Superintendent Dr. Eric L. Holland emphasized the system’s broader commitment to college readiness. “This is a mission statement moment as the scores indicate we are preparing students for college. Combined with our Advanced Placement and dual enrollment programs, our school system has a laser-sharp focus on preparing students for college,” Holland said.
Rome High Principal Parke Wilkinson echoed those sentiments, praising the collaborative effort behind the strong performance. “These results are a testament to our students’ commitment to learning and to our teachers who work tirelessly to prepare them. It’s a true team effort that leads to this success every year.”
Statewide Context
While Georgia’s overall public school mean score saw a slight decline compared to last year, both Floyd County and Rome City students posted year-over-year improvements or maintained strong performance, even as participation increased—often a factor that can lower overall averages.
State School Superintendent Richard Woods noted, “Even as participation increases, Georgia students continue to outperform their peers across the nation on the SAT – a testament to the hard work of Georgia’s students, teachers, leaders, and families and the work we’ve done to invest in academic recovery.”
Summary of Key Scores:
| District | Total Score | ERW Score | Math Score | Above State Avg | Above National Avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Floyd County Schools | 1077 | 553 | 524 | +48 | +81 |
| Rome City Schools | 1054 | 538 | 516 | +25 | +58 |
| Georgia Average | 1029 | 526 | 502 | — | +33 |
| National Average | 996 | 508 | 488 | — | — |
Both districts’ performance on the SAT continues to reinforce their commitment to academic excellence, college readiness, and student success.
