Top 10 Best Carrollton Public Schools (2025)

For the 2025 school year, there are 11 public schools serving 11,584 students in Carrollton, GA (there are 3 private schools, serving 322 private students). 97% of all K-12 students in Carrollton, GA are educated in public schools (compared to the GA state average of 91%).
The top ranked public schools in Carrollton, GA are Central Elementary School, Central Middle School and Central High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Carrollton, GA public schools have an average math proficiency score of 49% (versus the Georgia public school average of 38%), and reading proficiency score of 44% (versus the 40% statewide average). Schools in Carrollton have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of Georgia public schools.
Minority enrollment is 49% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Georgia public school average of 65% (majority Black).

Best Public Schools in Carrollton, GA (2025)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Central Elementary School
(Math: 74% | Reading: 60%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
175 Primary School Rd
Carrollton, GA 30116
(770) 832-6466
Grades: PK-5
| 989 students
Rank: #22.
Central Middle School
(Math: 55% | Reading: 48%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
155 Whooping Creek Rd
Carrollton, GA 30116
(770) 832-8114
Grades: 6-8
| 1,028 students
Rank: #33.
Central High School
(Math: 46% | Reading: 49%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
113 Central High Rd
Carrollton, GA 30116
(770) 834-3386
Grades: 9-12
| 1,356 students
Rank: #44.
Carrollton High School
(Math: 48% | Reading: 44%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
201 Trojan Dr
Carrollton, GA 30117
(770) 834-7726
Grades: 9-12
| 1,825 students
Rank: #55.
Carrollton Upper Elementary School
(Math: 47% | Reading: 43%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
510 Ben Scott Blvd
Carrollton, GA 30117
(770) 830-0997
Grades: 4-5
| 745 students
Rank: #66.
Mt. Zion High School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
280 Eureka Church Rd
Carrollton, GA 30117
(770) 834-6654
Grades: 9-12
| 471 students
Rank: #77.
Carrollton Elementary School
(Math: 50% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
401 Ben Scott Blvd
Carrollton, GA 30117
(770) 832-2120
Grades: PK-3
| 1,866 students
Rank: #88.
Sand Hill Elementary School
(Math: 50% | Reading: 37%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
45 Sandhill School Rd
Carrollton, GA 30116
(770) 832-8541
Grades: PK-5
| 722 students
Rank: #99.
Sharp Creek Elementary School
(Math: 43% | Reading: 39%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
115 Old Muse Rd
Carrollton, GA 30116
(770) 214-8848
Grades: PK-5
| 561 students
Rank: #1010.
Mount Zion Elementary School
(Math: 47% | Reading: 35%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
260 Eureka Church Rd
Carrollton, GA 30117
(770) 832-8588
Grades: PK-5
| 705 students
Rank: #1111.
Carrollton Middle School
(Math: 35% | Reading: 43%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
151 Tom Reeve Drive
Carrollton, GA 30117
(770) 832-6535
Grades: 6-8
| 1,316 students
[+] Show Closed Public Schools in Carrollton, Georgia

Carrollton, Georgia Public Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Grades
Students
423 Alabama St
Carrollton, GA 30117
(770) 830-6766
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
423 Alabama St
Carrollton, GA 30117
(770) 830-6766
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Goal Program (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
1075 Newnan Rd
Carrollton, GA 30116
(770) 830-5012
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
113 Central High Rd
Carrollton, GA 30116
(770) 254-5970
Grades: 10-12
| 32 students
1075 Newnan Highway
Carrollton, GA 30116
(770) 832-8380
Grades: n/a
| n/a students

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked public schools in Carrollton, GA?
The top ranked public schools in Carrollton, GA include Central Elementary School, Central Middle School and Central High School.
How many public schools are located in Carrollton?
11 public schools are located in Carrollton.
What percentage of students in Carrollton go to public school?
97% of all K-12 students in Carrollton are educated in public schools (compared to the GA state average of 91%).
What is the racial composition of students in Carrollton?
Carrollton public schools minority enrollment is 49% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Georgia public schools average of 65% (majority Black).
Which public schools in Carrollton are often viewed compared to one another?

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