Is Central High School a good school?

Central High School ranks 129 th of 458 Georgia high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

How many students attend Central High School?

In the 2023-24 school year, 1,356 students attended Central High School.

What is the racial makeup of Central High School?

Students at Central High School are 72% White, 12% Hispanic, 11% African American, 5% Two or more races.

What schools feed into Central High School?

Central High School is fed by the following schools: Elementary : Central Elementary School Elementary : Roopville Elementary School Elementary : Whitesburg Elementary School Middle : Central Middle School

Central High School

Summary:

Central High School is a public high school located in Carrollton, Georgia, serving grades 9-12 with a total enrollment of 1,280 students. It is part of the Carroll County School District, which is ranked 60th out of 203 districts in Georgia and has a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger. Over the past 10 years, Central High School has consistently ranked in the top half of Georgia high schools, with a current ranking of 129 out of 458 schools for the 2023-2024 school year.

Central High School has consistently maintained high four-year graduation rates, ranging from 90.1% to 98.5% over the past 5 years, significantly higher than the state average. The school's students also outperform their peers in the Carroll County district and the state of Georgia on the Milestones Assessments, with higher proficiency rates in Algebra I, Biology, and American Literature and Composition. Additionally, Central High School has a higher per-student spending level compared to nearby schools, suggesting access to more resources and funding to support student learning.

While Central High School generally outperforms other high schools in the Carroll County district, it is worth noting that Carrollton High School, which is in a different district, has a higher overall state ranking and comparable test scores in some subject areas. Additionally, Central High School has a relatively high percentage of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch, ranging from 43% to 48.05% over the past 3 years, indicating a diverse student population in terms of socioeconomic status.

Detail:

Public 9-12

113 Central High Rd
Carrollton, GA 30116

(770) 834-3386

District: Carroll County

SchoolDigger Rank:
129^th of 458 Georgia High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $9,101

Feeder schools for Central High School:

Elementary:	Central Elementary School
	Roopville Elementary School
	Whitesburg Elementary School
Middle:	Central Middle School

Student/teacher ratio: 19.1

Number of students: 1,356

Racial breakdown:

White:

71.8%

Hispanic:

11.7%

African American:

10.8%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 61.6%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Central High School ranks better than 71.8% of high schools in Georgia. It also ranks first among 5 ranked high schools in the Carroll County School District! (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 60.19. (See more...)

The four-year cohort graduation rate measures the percentage of students at Central High School who earn a standard high school diploma within four years of starting ninth grade.

Student Body

Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (71.8%), Hispanic (11.7%), African American (10.8%). (See more...)

Compare Details 61.6% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. This is the lowest percentage in the Carroll County School District. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Central High School is 19.1. 3 high schools in the Carroll County School District have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)

Compare Central High School employs 70.9 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Central High School is $9,101. 3 high schools in the Carroll County School District spend more per student.

Schooldigger Rankings:

Central High School was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.

SchoolDigger ranks Central High School 129^th of 458 Georgia public high schools. (See Central High School in the ranking list.)

Carroll County:

SchoolDigger ranks Carroll County 60^th of 203 Georgia school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Central High School

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Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	GA State Percentile
2006	41.32	221^st	335	34.0%
2007	51.92	176^th	358	50.8%
2008	52.78	187^th	370	49.5%
2009	44.53	237^th	372	36.3%
2010	52.93	180^th	384	53.1%
2011	53.03	197^th	402	51.0%
2012	51.49	189^th	396	52.3%
2013	44.33	257^th	425	39.5%
2014	50.40	211^th	425	50.4%
2015	53.89	128^th	435	70.6%
2016	47.30	171^st	426	59.9%
2017	45.45	170^th	420	59.5%
2018	58.96	116^th	428	72.9%
2019	59.05	117^th	438	73.3%
2021	64.18	88^th	410	78.5%
2022	59.04	118^th	429	72.5%
2023	54.60	144^th	442	67.4%
2024	60.19	129^th	458	71.8%

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Data source: test scores: Georgia Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

Data source: Georgia Department of Education

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by a parent
Friday, August 18, 2023

Central is the best high school for students in Carrollton. The teachers and administration truly care about the success of all students. Graduates leave there ready for success as an adult and have been provided an exceptional education. With the number of students getting into elite colleges and starting great jobs in the workforce, there’s no other high school that does that more consistently in Carrollton. Close Quote

by a teacher
Friday, July 8, 2022

Central Carroll High offers premier educational opportunities to ALL students. Teachers work year round to prepare meaningful and engaging activities in the classroom (above average). The positive relationships between Teachers and Students set our school apart from others. Our students are vessels of greatness: performing arts (phenomenal), on the courts and fields (Championship Winners) as well as extensive club offerings and participation (First Place). The JROTC program is the “Best of the Blue (Highest Honor awarded) and we excel at operationalizing vertical connections with our feeder schools. Most importantly, our connections are not bound by the walls of our schools. CHS staff and students make year round investments into our community. #OneFamily Close Quote

by a parent
Thursday, September 2, 2021

We feel like we are part of a big family in this school. Teachers really care about their students. Close Quote

by a parent
Thursday, August 29, 2019

Very good school Close Quote

by a teacher
Thursday, August 29, 2019

A great school that cares about its students and offers the highest quality education. Close Quote

by a teacher
Wednesday, August 28, 2019

Central High is a wonderful place to work. Great community, awesome students, and a sense of pride for our academics, athletics, and fine arts! Close Quote

by a teacher
Wednesday, August 28, 2019

Administration and teachers work diligently to create an atmosphere of learning for all students. Close Quote

Enrollment information for Central High School

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Not Specified	Total
1989	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	1164	1164
1991	0	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	1237	1237
1992	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	1225	1225
1993	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	1032	1032
1994	878	156	4	2	1	n/a	n/a	0	1041
1995	878	174	1	2	3	n/a	n/a	0	1058
1996	878	174	1	2	3	n/a	n/a	0	1058
1997	876	184	0	1	2	n/a	n/a	0	1063
1998	875	184	1	4	2	n/a	n/a	0	1066
1999	879	183	1	3	2	n/a	n/a	0	1068
2000	879	183	1	7	2	n/a	n/a	0	1072
2001	931	176	1	11	4	n/a	n/a	0	1123
2002	951	202	1	21	4	n/a	n/a	0	1179
2003	951	202	1	21	4	n/a	n/a	0	1179
2004	927	206	1	24	2	n/a	n/a	0	1160
2005	948	216	2	23	1	n/a	n/a	18	1208
2006	947	253	1	32	0	n/a	n/a	18	1251
2007	964	232	6	31	5	n/a	n/a	11	1249
2008	929	213	4	32	0	n/a	n/a	16	1194
2009	887	198	2	36	1	n/a	n/a	20	1144
2010	847	170	1	54	1	0	35	0	1108
2011	825	175	2	62	0	0	35	0	1099
2012	827	173	3	64	0	0	37	0	1104
2013	817	151	4	55	1	0	44	0	1072
2014	804	165	1	60	1	0	48	0	1079
2015	820	192	1	75	0	0	55	0	1143
2016	860	160	2	81	0	0	59	0	1162
2017	854	187	2	91	0	0	66	0	1200
2018	847	165	1	95	0	0	63	0	1171
2019	862	145	1	103	1	0	61	0	1173
2020	830	129	3	110	1	0	58	0	1131
2021	867	113	3	131	1	0	57	0	1172
2022	878	125	3	121	1	0	64	0	1192
2023	921	147	3	142	0	0	67	0	1280
2024	974	147	3	158	2	0	72	0	1356

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

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Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Central High School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1989	1164	62.0	18.7	10.7
1991	1237	71.0	17.4	10.3
1992	1225	68.5	17.8	14.2
1993	1032	60.0	17.2	13.3
1994	1041	61.7	16.9	14.2
1995	1058	60.5	17.5	18.9
1996	1058	60.5	17.5	18.9
1997	1063	47.9	22.2	24.6
1998	1066	58.7	18.2	23
1999	1068	61.0	17.5	22.6
2000	1072	55.7	19.2	24.2
2001	1123	61.8	18.2	23.1
2002	1179	68.5	17.2	27.4
2003	1179	68.5	17.2	27.4
2004	1160	72.8	15.9	32.7
2005	1208	70.5	17.1	36.6
2006	1251	72.0	17.4	44.4
2007	1249	75.9	16.5	41
2008	1194	83.3	14.3	44
2009	1144	76.9	14.9	47.5
2010	1108	71.1	15.5	47.8
2011	1099	65.0	16.9	52.7
2012	1104	65.7	16.8	53.8
2013	1072	66.0	16.2	49.5
2014	1079	65.9	16.3	58.6
2015	1143	66.0	17.3	55.5
2016	1162	63.0	18.4	55.9
2017	1200	63.4	18.9	54.3
2018	1171	68.2	17.1	53.5
2019	1173	67.4	17.4	48.3
2020	1131	63.8	17.7	49.2
2021	1172	61.7	18.9	43
2022	1192	67.1	17.7	n/a
2023	1280	68.8	18.6	48
2024	1356	70.9	19.1	61.6

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Central High School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1989	1164	62.0	18.7	10.7
1991	1237	71.0	17.4	10.3
1992	1225	68.5	17.8	14.2
1993	1032	60.0	17.2	13.3
1994	1041	61.7	16.9	14.2
1995	1058	60.5	17.5	18.9
1996	1058	60.5	17.5	18.9
1997	1063	47.9	22.2	24.6
1998	1066	58.7	18.2	23
1999	1068	61.0	17.5	22.6
2000	1072	55.7	19.2	24.2
2001	1123	61.8	18.2	23.1
2002	1179	68.5	17.2	27.4
2003	1179	68.5	17.2	27.4
2004	1160	72.8	15.9	32.7
2005	1208	70.5	17.1	36.6
2006	1251	72.0	17.4	44.4
2007	1249	75.9	16.5	41
2008	1194	83.3	14.3	44
2009	1144	76.9	14.9	47.5
2010	1108	71.1	15.5	47.8
2011	1099	65.0	16.9	52.7
2012	1104	65.7	16.8	53.8
2013	1072	66.0	16.2	49.5
2014	1079	65.9	16.3	58.6
2015	1143	66.0	17.3	55.5
2016	1162	63.0	18.4	55.9
2017	1200	63.4	18.9	54.3
2018	1171	68.2	17.1	53.5
2019	1173	67.4	17.4	48.3
2020	1131	63.8	17.7	49.2
2021	1172	61.7	18.9	43
2022	1192	67.1	17.7	n/a
2023	1280	68.8	18.6	48
2024	1356	70.9	19.1	61.6

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.

Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Central High School

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2017	$357 (4.4%)	$7,847 (95.6%)	$8,204
2018	$364 (4.2%)	$8,341 (95.8%)	$8,705
2019	$279 (3.1%)	$8,822 (96.9%)	$9,101

Data source: Georgia Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Central High School

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Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 117^th of 438 High schools	Ranks 144^th of 442 High schools	5.9%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
End of Course American Literature and Composition (Central High School)	53	45.7	7.3%
End of Course American Literature and Composition (Carroll County)	53.8	37.7	16.1%
End of Course American Literature and Composition (Georgia)	47.3	38.9	8.4%
End of Course Algebra I (Central High School)	33.5	34.4	0.9%
End of Course Algebra I (Carroll County)	33.4	39.1	5.7%
End of Course Algebra I (Georgia)	41.1	35.8	5.3%
End of Course Biology (Central High School)	57.7	50.5	7.2%
End of Course Biology (Carroll County)	50.2	46.4	3.8%
End of Course Biology (Georgia)	49	45.5	3.5%
End of Course United States History (Central High School)	43.1	31.6	11.5%
End of Course United States History (Carroll County)	41.1	33.2	7.9%
End of Course United States History (Georgia)	48.3	37.1	11.2%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	1173	1280	9.1%
African American	145	147	1.4%
American Indian	1	0	100%
Asian	1	3	200%
Hispanic	103	142	37.9%
Pacific Islander	0	0
White	862	921	6.8%
Two or More Races	61	67	9.8%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	48.3%	48%	0.3%

Schools Near Central High School

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				Milestones Assessment American Literature and Composition (2024)	Milestones Assessment Algebra I (2024)	Milestones Assessment Biology (2024)	Milestones Assessment United States History (2024)	Per Pupil Expenditures (2019)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	SchoolDigger Rating (2024)	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	Rank Change from Previous Year	Milestones Assessment American Literature and Composition End of Course	Milestones Assessment Algebra I End of Course	Milestones Assessment Biology End of Course	Milestones Assessment United States History End of Course	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Central High School	Public	9-12	113 Central High Rd	Carrollton	30116	Carroll County	Carroll County	No	No	No	No	(770) 834-3386	1,356	71	19.1	61.6%	974 (71.8%)	147 (10.8%)	158 (11.7%)	3 (0.2%)	2 (0.1%)	0 (0.0%)	72 (5.3%)	60.2	129^th of 458 public high schools	71.8%		54.6	144^th of 442 public high schools	67.4%	15	46.5	59.3	52.9	26.4	$9,101	$279	$8,823
Carrollton High School	Public	9-12	201 Trojan Dr	Carrollton	30117	Carroll County	Carrollton City	No	No	No	No	(770) 834-7726	1,825	105	17.3	53.1%	678 (37.2%)	556 (30.5%)	457 (25.0%)	44 (2.4%)	2 (0.1%)	0 (0.0%)	88 (4.8%)	61.4	124^th of 458 public high schools	72.9%		45.2	205^th of 442 public high schools	53.6%	81	46.6	4.8	40.1	48.7	$9,622	$658	$8,964
Mt. Zion High School	Public	9-12	280 Eureka Church Rd	Carrollton	30117	Carroll County	Carroll County	No	No	No	No	(770) 834-6654	471	26	17.9	69.2%	315 (66.9%)	50 (10.6%)	74 (15.7%)	2 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	30 (6.4%)	53.6	162^nd of 458 public high schools	64.6%		45.9	201^st of 442 public high schools	54.5%	39	42.6	37.0	45.0	44.5	$9,862	$323	$9,540
Bowdon High School	Public	9-12	504 W College St	Bowdon	30108	Carroll County	Carroll County	No	No	No	No	(770) 258-5408	395	26	15.4	65.8%	287 (72.7%)	51 (12.9%)	27 (6.8%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	29 (7.3%)	42.5	224^th of 458 public high schools	51.1%		46.5	198^th of 442 public high schools	55.2%	26	30.3	33.7	52.5	21.3	$11,007	$259	$10,748
Bremen High School	Public	9-12	504 Georgia Ave S	Bremen	30110	Haralson County	Bremen City	No	No	No	No	(770) 537-2592	749	40	18.6	25.6%	651 (86.9%)	42 (5.6%)	14 (1.9%)	12 (1.6%)	1 (0.1%)	6 (0.8%)	23 (3.1%)	88.3	24^th of 458 public high schools	94.8%		76.8	51^st of 442 public high schools	88.5%	27	64.2	76.5	68.3	68.0	$8,784	$310	$8,474
Temple High School	Public	9-12	589 Sage St	Temple	30179	Carroll County	Carroll County	No	No	No	No	(770) 562-3218	809	43	19.0	70.5%	500 (61.8%)	172 (21.3%)	72 (8.9%)	7 (0.9%)	3 (0.4%)	1 (0.1%)	54 (6.7%)	37.9	251^st of 458 public high schools	45.2%		53.3	151^st of 442 public high schools	65.8%	100	35.4	30.5	37.1	30.3	$9,609	$309	$9,300
Villa Rica High School	Public	9-12	600 Rocky Branch Rd	Villa Rica	30180	Carroll County	Carroll County	No	No	No	No	(770) 459-5185	1,795	86	20.8	66.4%	839 (46.7%)	579 (32.3%)	236 (13.1%)	11 (0.6%)	4 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	126 (7.0%)	48.9	196^th of 458 public high schools	57.2%		44.4	211^th of 442 public high schools	52.3%	15	37.8	38.0	43.4	40.4	$7,679	$282	$7,397
Haralson County High School	Public	9-12	1655 Georgia Highway 120	Tallapoosa	30176	Haralson County	Haralson County	No	No	No	Yes	(770) 574-7647	937	69	13.5	85.0%	828 (88.4%)	21 (2.2%)	46 (4.9%)	6 (0.6%)	3 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	33 (3.5%)	51.7	175^th of 458 public high schools	61.8%		56.6	138^th of 442 public high schools	68.8%	37	37.8	43.7	49.7	39.1	$10,488	$466	$10,022
Haralson County Rebel Academy	Public	6-12	1655 Georgia Highway 120	Tallapoosa	30176	Haralson County	Haralson County	No	No	No	No	(770) 574-7647	33	1	25.3	84.8%	25 (75.8%)	2 (6.1%)	2 (6.1%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (3.0%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (9.1%)								(n/a)				13.3	$7,818	$946	$6,872
Alexander High School	Public	9-12	6500 Alexander Pkwy	Douglasville	30135	Douglas County	Douglas County	No	No	No	No	(770) 651-6000	1,844	101	18.2	56.0%	779 (42.2%)	598 (32.4%)	307 (16.6%)	26 (1.4%)	8 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	126 (6.8%)	43.1	222^nd of 458 public high schools	51.5%		52.4	160^th of 442 public high schools	63.8%	62	44.7	15.4	37.9	39.4	$8,891	$284	$8,607

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