Serving 868 students in grades 9-12, Temple High School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Georgia for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 45-49% (which is higher than the Georgia state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 45-49% (which is higher than the Georgia state average of 40%).
The student-teacher ratio of 20:1 is higher than the Georgia state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 38% 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: 868 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 20:1
- Minority Enrollment: 38%
- Graduation Rate: 90-94% (Top 30% in GA)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 30%
- Math Proficiency: 45-49% (Top 30%)
- Reading Proficiency: 45-49% (Top 30%)
- Science Proficiency: 45-49% (Top 30%)
- Attendance Zone: Temple High School serves the northern part of Temple, GA, covering an area of approximately 52.9 square miles. Most students live within a 10-15 minute drive from the school, with the furthest edge of the attendance zone being 8.6 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), GA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Temple High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Georgia for:
Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools
School Overview
Temple High School's student population of 868 students has grown by 40% over five school years.
The teacher population of 43 teachers has grown by 19% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
868 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 35-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
43 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 35-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Rankings
Temple High School ranks within the top 30% of all 2,192 schools in Georgia (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Temple High School is 0.57, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.72. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#596 out of 2192 schools
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
45-49%
39%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
45-49%
40%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
45-49%
40%
Student-Teacher Ratio
20:1
14:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 35-year historical data available below ↓
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
1%
5%
Showing 2008–2025. Full 30-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
9%
20%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 31-year historical data available below ↓
Black
20%
36%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 32-year historical data available below ↓
White
62%
34%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 32-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
7%
5%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 16-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 32-year historical data available below ↓
Graduation Rate
90-94%
84.4%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)19%
26.2%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
37%
63%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 35-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
14%
5%
Showing 2014–2024. Full 26-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Sports
Colors
Tiger Pride
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), GA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Temple High School's ranking?
Temple High School is ranked #596 out of 2,192 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in Georgia.
What schools are Temple High School often compared to?
Temple High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Villa Rica High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
45-49% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 39% GA state average), while 45-49% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 40% GA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Temple High School?
The graduation rate of Temple High School is 90-94%, which is higher than the Georgia state average of 84.4%.
How many students attend Temple High School?
868 students attend Temple High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
62% of Temple High School students are White, 20% of students are Black, 9% of students are Hispanic, 7% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Temple High School?
Temple High School has a student ration of 20:1, which is higher than the Georgia state average of 14:1.
What grades does Temple High School offer ?
Temple High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Temple High School part of?
Temple High School is part of Carroll County School District.
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