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Carrollton City School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Georgia for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
For the 2025 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 5,752 students in Carrollton City School District. This district's average testing ranking is 8/10, which is in the top 30% of public schools in Georgia.
Public Schools in Carrollton City School District have an average math proficiency score of 44% (versus the Georgia public school average of 38%), and reading proficiency score of 43% (versus the 40% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 65% of the student body (majority Black), which is equal to the Georgia public school average of 65% (majority Black).
Overview
This School District
This State (GA)
# Schools
4 Schools
2,330 Schools
# Students
5,752 Students
1,747,653 Students
# Teachers
343 Teachers
121,051 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
17:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Carrollton City School District, which is ranked within the top 30% of all 222 school districts in Georgia (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2021-2022 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 92% has increased from 87% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#55 out of 222 school districts
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
44%
37%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
42%
40%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
40%
40%
Graduation Rate
92%
84%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.72
0.71
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
2%
5%
% Hispanic
25%
19%
% Black
32%
36%
% White
35%
35%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
6%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $10,623 in this school district is less than the state median of $14,305. The school district revenue/student has declined by 6% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $11,016 is less than the state median of $13,431. The school district spending/student has declined by 6% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$61 MM
$24,999 MM
Spending
$63 MM
$23,473 MM
Revenue / Student
$10,623
$14,305
Spending / Student
$11,016
$13,431
Best Carrollton City School District Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Carrollton High School
(Math: 48% | Reading: 44%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
201 Trojan Dr
Carrollton, GA 30117
(770) 834-7726
Carrollton, GA 30117
(770) 834-7726
Grades: 9-12
| 1,825 students
Rank: #22.
Carrollton Upper Elementary School
(Math: 47% | Reading: 43%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
510 Ben Scott Blvd
Carrollton, GA 30117
(770) 830-0997
Carrollton, GA 30117
(770) 830-0997
Grades: 4-5
| 745 students
Rank: #33.
Carrollton Elementary School
(Math: 50% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
401 Ben Scott Blvd
Carrollton, GA 30117
(770) 832-2120
Carrollton, GA 30117
(770) 832-2120
Grades: PK-3
| 1,866 students
Rank: #44.
Carrollton Middle School
(Math: 35% | Reading: 43%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
151 Tom Reeve Drive
Carrollton, GA 30117
(770) 832-6535
Carrollton, GA 30117
(770) 832-6535
Grades: 6-8
| 1,316 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Carrollton City School District?
Carrollton City School District manages 4 public schools serving 5,752 students.
What is the rank of Carrollton City School District?
Carrollton City School District is ranked #53 out of 222 school districts in Georgia (top 30%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2021-2022 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Georgia school districts for: Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Carrollton City School District?
35% of Carrollton City School District 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 City School District?
Carrollton City School District has a student/teacher ratio of 17:1, which is higher than the Georgia state average of 14:1.
What is Carrollton City School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $11,016 is less than the state median of $13,431. The school district spending/student has declined by 6% over four school years.
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