The Georgia Department of Education’s 2025 College and Career Ready Performance Index (CCRPI) results are in — and Floyd County Schools (FCS) have emerged as the clear regional leader, outperforming Rome City Schools (RCS) and state averages across nearly every academic category.

The CCRPI measures student achievement and progress in five areas: Content Mastery, Progress, Closing Gaps, Readiness, and Graduation Rate.

Content Mastery: Floyd County Outpaces Rome City Across All Grade Levels

Floyd County’s students demonstrated stronger academic mastery across the board:

  • Elementary: FCS – 78.5%, RCS – approx. 70% (8.5-point advantage for Floyd)
  • Middle: FCS – 73%, RCS – around mid-60s (7–8-point advantage)
  • High School: FCS – 82.5%, RCS – showed gains but remained below 80%, giving Floyd a clear edge

Progress: Both Systems Improve, but Floyd Maintains Upper Hand

Rome City Schools saw strong progress gains this year — increasing their elementary “Progress” score from 78.3 to 88.5 and middle school progress to similar levels. Floyd County also posted high progress scores, with 85.8% at the middle school level and 90.7% at high school, showing that both districts are accelerating student growth, but Floyd maintains consistently higher averages.

Readiness: Floyd County Holds Strong Regional Lead

The Readiness category — measuring student engagement, attendance, and advanced learning opportunities — further highlights Floyd County’s leadership:

  • Elementary: FCS – 88.5%, RCS – just above 80%
  • Middle: FCS – 85.8%, RCS – low 80s
  • High: FCS – 84.7%, RCS – held steady near previous year’s levels, below Floyd’s performance

Graduation Rate: Floyd County Among Georgia’s Best

Floyd County’s 96.3% graduation rate ranks among the highest in Georgia — and nearly five points above Rome High School’s rate, which increased modestly this year.

“These results are a testament to the dedication of our educators and the hard work of our students,” said John Parker, Assistant Superintendent and Chief Academic Officer for Floyd County Schools. “We’re proud that our commitment to strong instruction, literacy, and readiness continues to produce results that stand out not just locally, but across the state.”

Rome City Schools officials also praised their own year-over-year improvement, noting significant jumps in “Progress” and “Closing Gaps.” However, Floyd County’s scores show both higher achievement and consistency, suggesting a stronger foundation across grade levels.

State School Superintendent Richard Woods applauded both districts for their focus on growth but noted that high-performing systems like Floyd County “set the standard for academic excellence and student preparation in Georgia.”

With double-digit advantages in key CCRPI categories, a record graduation rate, and steady performance across all grade levels, Floyd County Schools continue to lead the region in academic excellence, readiness, and student success — outpacing neighboring Rome City Schools and setting a high bar for the years ahead.