Mt. Zion High School

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Mt. Zion High School ranks 162 nd of 458 Georgia high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

Summary:

Mt. Zion High School is a public high school in Carrollton, Georgia, serving 470 students in grades 9-12 and part of the Carroll County School District, which is ranked 60th out of 203 districts in the state and has a 4-star rating.

Mt. Zion High School is a solid performer within the district, with consistently high four-year graduation rates ranging from 93.3% to 100% over the past five years. However, the school's performance on standardized tests has been mixed, with higher proficiency rates in some subjects like Biology and U.S. History compared to county and state averages, but lower rates in others like Algebra I and American Literature. The school also has a relatively high percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, indicating a higher proportion of economically disadvantaged students. Interestingly, Mt. Zion High School has a lower student-teacher ratio compared to nearby schools like Villa Rica High School and Carrollton High School, suggesting a potentially more favorable learning environment.

When comparing Mt. Zion High School to its neighbors, some notable differences emerge. For example, Central High School, located just 6 miles away, consistently outperforms Mt. Zion High School on test scores and has a higher four-year graduation rate. Meanwhile, Bowdon High School, located 7.5 miles away, has a higher spending per student but lower test scores compared to Mt. Zion High School. These comparisons suggest that further analysis of the factors contributing to the differences in student outcomes could provide valuable insights for school improvement at Mt. Zion High School.

Detail:

Public 9-12

280 Eureka Church Rd
Carrollton, GA 30117

(770) 834-6654

District: Carroll County

SchoolDigger Rank:
162^nd of 458 Georgia High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $9,862

Feeder schools for Mt. Zion High School:

Elementary:	Mount Zion Elementary School
Middle:	Mt. Zion Middle School

Student/teacher ratio: 17.9

Number of students: 471

Racial breakdown:

White:

66.9%

Hispanic:

15.7%

African American:

10.6%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 69.2%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Mt. Zion High School ranks better than 64.6% of high schools in Georgia. It also ranks 2^nd among 5 ranked high schools in the Carroll County School District. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 53.59. (See more...)

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

Student Body

Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (66.9%), Hispanic (15.7%), African American (10.6%). (See more...)

Compare Details 69.2% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Mt. Zion High School is 17.9, which is the 2^nd best among 5 high schools in the Carroll County School District. (See more...)

Compare Mt. Zion High School employs 26.2 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Mt. Zion High School is $9,862, which is the 2^nd highest among 5 high schools in the Carroll County School District.

Schooldigger Rankings:

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

SchoolDigger ranks Mt. Zion High School 162^nd of 458 Georgia public high schools. (See Mt. Zion 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 Mt. Zion High School

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Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	GA State Percentile
2010	43.62	236^th	384	38.5%
2011	46.35	246^th	402	38.8%
2013	38.45	287^th	425	32.5%
2014	50.66	207^th	425	51.3%
2015	44.47	187^th	435	57.0%
2016	32.75	258^th	426	39.4%
2017	39.06	217^th	420	48.3%
2018	43.55	199^th	428	53.5%
2019	44.57	193^rd	438	55.9%
2021	44.96	183^rd	410	55.4%
2022	50.12	172^nd	429	59.9%
2023	45.89	201^st	442	54.5%
2024	53.59	162^nd	458	64.6%

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

Data source: Georgia Department of Education

Review counts

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100%

Reviews:

by a citizen
Monday, August 19, 2019

This may be a small school in the area but it is a top notch school. The campus and school is always clean, the faculty/staff are alway friendly. This is a school that the faculty and staff care about each and every student. The education in this school is top rate and it gets better every year. If you are looking for a school that your child will receive a top rated education and be care for like family this is your school. Close Quote

by a parent
Thursday, October 13, 2016

A wonderful family environment! I love the close knit community feeling, Mt. Zion is a wonderful school and community. Close Quote

by a parent
Wednesday, September 7, 2016

The scores don't tell the whole story. There are real socioeconomic challenges that are hard to overcome. But the teachers and administrators give it their all - many treat those kids like their own. MZHS was good to us and good for our son. Close Quote

Enrollment information for Mt. Zion High School

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Not Specified	Total
2008	271	38	4	21	1	n/a	n/a	6	341
2009	264	46	5	22	1	n/a	n/a	14	352
2010	270	43	4	31	1	0	22	0	371
2011	274	39	3	31	1	0	31	0	379
2012	263	39	3	26	3	0	39	0	373
2013	291	40	4	21	2	0	38	0	396
2014	312	42	2	24	1	0	38	0	419
2015	280	47	1	31	2	0	31	0	392
2016	301	56	0	33	3	0	27	0	420
2017	311	45	0	40	2	0	30	0	428
2018	288	38	1	40	2	0	31	0	400
2019	308	38	2	41	1	0	32	0	422
2020	285	30	4	43	1	0	34	0	397
2021	312	29	2	58	1	0	27	0	429
2022	331	39	2	54	1	0	23	0	450
2023	330	43	1	65	0	0	31	0	470
2024	315	50	2	74	0	0	30	0	471

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

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Mt. Zion High School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2008	341	22.7	15.0	61.5
2009	352	20.7	17.0	63.9
2010	371	21.9	16.9	65
2011	379	21.7	17.4	68.6
2012	373	20.8	17.9	71.8
2013	396	20.3	19.5	69.4
2014	419	22.2	18.8	71.4
2015	392	23.0	17.0	70.4
2016	420	23.0	18.2	64.3
2017	428	23.9	17.9	66.8
2018	400	24.5	16.3	62.3
2019	422	24.6	17.1	63.3
2020	397	24.3	16.3	62.5
2021	429	25.5	16.8	57.3
2022	450	26.0	17.3	n/a
2023	470	27.2	17.2	62.6
2024	471	26.2	17.9	69.2

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 Mt. Zion High School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2008	341	22.7	15.0	61.5
2009	352	20.7	17.0	63.9
2010	371	21.9	16.9	65
2011	379	21.7	17.4	68.6
2012	373	20.8	17.9	71.8
2013	396	20.3	19.5	69.4
2014	419	22.2	18.8	71.4
2015	392	23.0	17.0	70.4
2016	420	23.0	18.2	64.3
2017	428	23.9	17.9	66.8
2018	400	24.5	16.3	62.3
2019	422	24.6	17.1	63.3
2020	397	24.3	16.3	62.5
2021	429	25.5	16.8	57.3
2022	450	26.0	17.3	n/a
2023	470	27.2	17.2	62.6
2024	471	26.2	17.9	69.2

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 Mt. Zion High School

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2017	$329 (3.6%)	$8,804 (96.4%)	$9,134
2018	$334 (3.5%)	$9,272 (96.5%)	$9,606
2019	$322 (3.3%)	$9,540 (96.7%)	$9,862

Data source: Georgia Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Mt. Zion High School

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Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 193^rd of 438 High schools	Ranks 201^st of 442 High schools	1.4%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
End of Course American Literature and Composition (Mt. Zion High School)	39.1	34.7	4.4%
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 (Mt. Zion High School)	43.1	44.6	1.5%
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 (Mt. Zion High School)	26.6	29.5	2.9%
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 (Mt. Zion High School)	30.6	35.7	5.1%
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	422	470	11.4%
African American	38	43	13.2%
American Indian	1	0	100%
Asian	2	1	50%
Hispanic	41	65	58.5%
Pacific Islander	0	0
White	308	330	7.1%
Two or More Races	32	31	3.1%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	63.3%	62.6%	0.7%

Schools Near Mt. Zion 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
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
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
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
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
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
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

Frequently Asked Questions about Mt. Zion High School

What is the racial makeup of Mt. Zion High School?

Students at Mt. Zion High School are 67% White, 16% Hispanic, 11% African American, 6% Two or more races.

Is Mt. Zion High School a good school?

Mt. Zion High School ranks 162^nd of 458 Georgia high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

What district is Mt. Zion High School in?

Carroll County

What schools feed into Mt. Zion High School?

Mt. Zion High School is fed by the following schools:

Elementary : Mount Zion Elementary School
Middle : Mt. Zion Middle School

How many students attend Mt. Zion High School?

In the 2023-24 school year, 471 students attended Mt. Zion High School.

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