Public Education

Recognized statewide and nationally for excellence, the Floyd County School System has had four schools that have been commended as a state School of Excellence during the past 10 years.  They also have one school recognized as a National Blue Ribbon School. The Floyd County School System also offers comprehensive technical training through Floyd County Technical High School. 

Started in 1884, the Rome City School System serves 5000 students from Pre-K to the 12th grade. The system has had three of their schools recognized as schools of excellence since 1996.

Located in Cave Spring, the Georgia School for the Deaf was started in 1846 and serves approximately 100 students each year with mild to severe hearing loss.  They accept students as young as 4 years old to live on campus and allow 3 year olds to attend as day students.  This special school educates residents of Georgia from pre-school age through the 12th grade.