Cartersville High School

Cartersville High School is a public high school in Cartersville, Georgia. Cartersville is a part of the Cartersville City School System. It was established in 1924 and teaches grades 9 to 12.

History
Cartersville High School opened in 1924. The high school newspaper, "The Chipper" began publication in 1937 and continues until this day.

Teams
Carterville's athletic teams are nicknamed the Hurricanes and the school's colors are purple and gold. Cartersville teams compete in the following sports:


 * Baseball
 * Basketball
 * Cross country
 * Football
 * Golf
 * Gymnastics
 * Marching band
 * Soccer
 * Softball
 * Swimming
 * Tennis
 * Track and field
 * Volleyball
 * Wrestling

State championships
Baseball
 * 2001 AA
 * 2002 AA
 * 2003 AAA
 * 2008 AAA
 * 2009 AAA
 * 2013 AAA

Cross-country (men's)
 * 1993 AA
 * 1994 AA
 * 2000 AA
 * 2001 AA

Football
 * 1991 Georgia 2A State Champions
 * 1999 Georgia 2A State Champions
 * 2015 Georgia 4A State Champions
 * 2016 Georgia 4A State Champions

Notable alumni

 * Ronnie Brown - former NFL running back, second overall draft pick.
 * Andre Fluellen - former NFL defensive lineman
 * Miller Forristall - professional NFL tight end, Cleveland Browns
 * Joe Frank Harris - 78th Governor of the State of Georgia
 * Keith Henderson - former NFL running back
 * Sam Howard - baseball pitcher for the Pittsburgh Pirates
 * Robert Lavette - former NFL running back
 * Trevor Lawrence - professional NFL quarterback, first overall 2021 NFL draft pick, Jacksonville Jaguars
 * Russ Mitchell - former MLB third baseman
 * Anthony Seigler - baseball catcher in the New York Yankees organization, 2018 first round draft pick
 * Donavan Tate - former baseball player in the San Diego Padres organization, third overall pick of the 2009 MLB Draft