Mt. Zion High School

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.

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Public 9-12

 280 Eureka Church Rd
       Carrollton, GA  30117


(770) 834-6654

District: Carroll County

SchoolDigger Rank:
162nd of 458 Georgia High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $9,862 Help


Feeder schools for Mt. Zion High School:

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

Student/teacher ratio:  17.9 Help
Number of students:  471

Racial breakdown:

White:
66.9%
Hispanic:
15.7%
African American:
10.6%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  69.2% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Mt. Zion High School ranks better than 64.6% of high schools in Georgia. It also ranks 2nd among 5 ranked high schools in the Carroll County School District. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 53.59. (See more...)
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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
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (66.9%), Hispanic (15.7%), African American (10.6%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 69.2% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Mt. Zion High School is 17.9, which is the 2nd best among 5 high schools in the Carroll County School District. (See more...)
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Compare Mt. Zion High School employs 26.2 full-time teachers.
Finance
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Mt. Zion High School is $9,862, which is the 2nd 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 162nd of 458 Georgia public high schools. (See Mt. Zion High School in the ranking list.)

Carroll County:

SchoolDigger ranks Carroll County 60th 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 SchoolDigger Rating
2010 43.62 236th 384 38.5%
2011 46.35 246th 402 38.8%
2013 38.45 287th 425 32.5%
2014 50.66 207th 425 51.3%
2015 44.47 187th 435 57.0%
2016 32.75 258th 426 39.4%
2017 39.06 217th 420 48.3%
2018 43.55 199th 428 53.5%
2019 44.57 193rd 438 55.9%
2021 44.96 183rd 410 55.4%
2022 50.12 172nd 429 59.9%
2023 45.89 201st 442 54.5%
2024 53.59 162nd 458 64.6%
See the entire list of Georgia High School Rankings!

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

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Data source: Georgia Department of Education

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Reviews:
by a citizen
Monday, August 19, 2019

Open Quote 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

Open Quote 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

Open Quote 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.
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Per Pupil Expenditures for Mt. Zion High School

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Created with Highcharts 9.2.2Year$Mt. Zion High SchoolPer Pupil ExpendituresFederal FundsState/Local FundsOther Funds20172018201902.5k5k7.5k10k12.5k©2024 schooldigger.com

YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal 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 193rd of 438 High schoolsRanks 201st 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)39.134.7
 4.4%
   End of Course American Literature and Composition (Carroll County)53.837.7
 16.1%
   End of Course American Literature and Composition (Georgia)47.338.9
 8.4%
End of Course Algebra I (Mt. Zion High School)43.144.6
 1.5%
   End of Course Algebra I (Carroll County)33.439.1
 5.7%
   End of Course Algebra I (Georgia)41.135.8
 5.3%
End of Course Biology (Mt. Zion High School)26.629.5
 2.9%
   End of Course Biology (Carroll County)50.246.4
 3.8%
   End of Course Biology (Georgia)4945.5
 3.5%
End of Course United States History (Mt. Zion High School)30.635.7
 5.1%
   End of Course United States History (Carroll County)41.133.2
 7.9%
   End of Course United States History (Georgia)48.337.1
 11.2%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students422470
 11.4%
African American3843
 13.2%
American Indian10
 100%
Asian21
 50%
Hispanic4165
 58.5%
Pacific Islander00
White308330
 7.1%
Two or More Races3231
 3.1%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients63.3%62.6%
 0.7%


Schools Near Mt. Zion High School

Carroll County
Public 9-12
Distance: 0mi
Rank: 162nd of 458
Students: 471
Carrollton City
Public 9-12
Distance: 5mi
Rank: 124th of 458
Students: 1,825
Carroll County
Public 9-12
Distance: 6.05mi
Rank: 129th of 458
Students: 1,356
Carroll County
Public 9-12
Distance: 7.53mi
Rank: 224th of 458
Students: 395
Bremen City
Public 9-12
Distance: 8.03mi
Rank: 24th of 458
Students: 749
Carroll County
Public 9-12
Distance: 11.72mi
Rank: 251st of 458
Students: 809
Haralson County
Public 9-12
Distance: 12.29mi
Rank: 175th of 458
Students: 937
Haralson County
Public 6-12
Distance: 12.29mi
Students: 33
Carroll County
Public 9-12
Distance: 14.89mi
Rank: 196th of 458
Students: 1,795








Frequently Asked Questions about Mt. Zion High School

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

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

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

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

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


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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the Georgia Department of Education.

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