Summary:
The city of Bowdon, Georgia is home to 4 schools serving students from elementary through high school, including one alternative school. Overall, the schools in Bowdon show a mix of strong and weak performance, with Bowdon Middle School and Bowdon Elementary School standing out as the top performers in the area.
Bowdon Middle School consistently ranks among the top middle schools in the state, maintaining a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger. The school's 100% proficiency rate in Algebra I is a remarkable achievement, far exceeding the county and state averages. In contrast, Bowdon High School lags behind in several end-of-course assessments, suggesting a need to better align curriculum and instruction across grade levels.
While Bowdon Elementary School has room for improvement in English Language Arts, it excels in math, with 5th-grade proficiency rates well above the county and state. The alternative school, KidsPeace, faces significant challenges, with a 0% graduation rate and very low test scores, highlighting the need for targeted support and resources to help students in alternative settings succeed. Overall, the schools in Carroll County serve a community with high rates of economic challenges, which may contribute to the academic performance of the schools.
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