Serving 450 students in grades 9-12, Mt. Zion High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Georgia for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%) .
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 35-39% (which is approximately equal to the Georgia state average of 36%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 20-29% (which is lower than the Georgia state average of 39%).
The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is higher than the Georgia state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 26% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Georgia state average of 63% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 450 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
- Minority Enrollment: 26%
- Graduation Rate: ≥95% (Top 10% in GA)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 35-39% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 20-29% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), GA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Mt. Zion High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Georgia for:
Category
Attribute
Graduation Rate
School Overview
Mt. Zion High School's student population of 450 students has grown by 6% over five school years.
The teacher population of 26 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
450 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
26 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Mt. Zion High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 2,168 schools in Georgia (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Mt. Zion High School is 0.43, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.70. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1089 out of 2168 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
36%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-29%
39%
Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
5%
Hispanic
12%
18%
Black
9%
36%
White
74%
37%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
≥95%
84%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
53%
53%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
11%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), GA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Mt. Zion High School's ranking?
Mt. Zion High School is ranked #1089 out of 2,168 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Georgia.
What schools are Mt. Zion High School often compared to?
Mt. Zion High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Villa Rica High School, Central High School, Temple High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
35-39% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 36% GA state average), while 20-29% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 39% GA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Mt. Zion High School?
The graduation rate of Mt. Zion High School is 95%, which is higher than the Georgia state average of 84%.
How many students attend Mt. Zion High School?
450 students attend Mt. Zion High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
74% of Mt. Zion High School students are White, 12% of students are Hispanic, 9% of students are Black, and 5% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Mt. Zion High School?
Mt. Zion High School has a student ration of 17:1, which is higher than the Georgia state average of 14:1.
What grades does Mt. Zion High School offer ?
Mt. Zion High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Mt. Zion High School part of?
Mt. Zion High School is part of Carroll County School District.
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