Serving 1,859 students in grades 9-12, Carrollton High School ranks in the top 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 37% (which is lower than the Georgia state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 44% (which is higher than the Georgia state average of 40%).
The student-teacher ratio of 17:1 is higher than the Georgia state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 65% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Georgia state average of 66% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 1,859 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 17:1
- Minority Enrollment: 65%
- Graduation Rate: 91% (Top 50% in GA)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50%
- Math Proficiency: 37% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 44% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 46% (Top 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Carrollton High School's attendance zone covers the entire school district in Carrollton, GA, encompassing approximately 22.8 square miles. Most students live within a 5-10 minute drive of the school, with an average distance of 2.9 miles to the zone's edge and the furthest point being 6.1 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), GA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Carrollton High School's student population of 1,859 students has grown by 8% over five school years.
The teacher population of 110 teachers has grown by 19% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
1,859 students
Showing 2016–2025. View full 39-year historical data
Total Classroom Teachers
110 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. View full 39-year historical data
Year Founded
1886
School Rankings
Carrollton High School ranks within the top 50% of all 2,192 schools in Georgia (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Carrollton High School is 0.72, which is equal to the diversity score at state average of 0.72. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#820 out of 2192 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
37%
39%
Showing 2013–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
44%
40%
Showing 2012–2022. View full 13-year historical data
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
46%
40%
Student-Teacher Ratio
17:1
14:1
Showing 2016–2025. View full 39-year historical data
Asian
2%
5%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 31-year historical data
Hispanic
25%
20%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 32-year historical data
Black
32%
36%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 32-year historical data
White
35%
34%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 32-year historical data
Two or more races
6%
5%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 16-year historical data
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. View full 32-year historical data
Graduation Rate
91%
84.4%
Showing 2014–2023. View full 13-year historical data
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)15.9%
26.2%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
44%
63%
Showing 2015–2025. View full 38-year historical data
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
4%
Showing 2015–2025. View full 27-year historical data
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), GA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Carrollton High School's ranking?
Carrollton High School is ranked #820 out of 2,192 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Georgia.
What schools are Carrollton High School often compared to?
Carrollton High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Central High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
37% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 39% GA state average), while 44% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 40% GA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Carrollton High School?
The graduation rate of Carrollton High School is 91%, which is higher than the Georgia state average of 84.4%.
How many students attend Carrollton High School?
1,859 students attend Carrollton High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
35% of Carrollton High School students are White, 32% of students are Black, 25% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Carrollton High School?
Carrollton High School has a student ration of 17:1, which is higher than the Georgia state average of 14:1.
What grades does Carrollton High School offer ?
Carrollton High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Carrollton High School part of?
Carrollton High School is part of Carrollton City School District.
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