Carrollton High School

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Carrollton High School ranks 124 th of 458 Georgia high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

Summary:

Carrollton High School is a public high school serving 1,757 students in grades 9-12 in Carrollton, Georgia. The school is part of the Carrollton City School District, which is ranked 48 out of 203 districts in the state and has a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Carrollton High School has consistently maintained high four-year graduation rates, ranging from 89.4% in 2017-2018 to 92.3% in 2021-2022, which are above the state average. The school's performance on the Georgia Milestones Assessments is generally on par with or slightly above the state and district averages, with proficiency rates of 46.6% in American Literature, 40.1% in Biology, and 48.7% in US History in 2023-2024, all of which were higher than the state averages. However, the school has a relatively high percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, ranging from 37% in 2020-2021 to 44.85% in 2022-2023, indicating a significant population of economically disadvantaged students.

When compared to nearby high schools, such as Alexander High School and Haralson County High School, Carrollton High School generally performs better on standardized tests and has higher graduation rates. The school's consistent performance, with its statewide ranking fluctuating between 95 and 205 out of 400-450 high schools in Georgia, suggests a stable and well-functioning educational environment. Additionally, the school's increased per-student spending over the years, from $8,562 in 2016-2017 to $9,622 in 2018-2019, indicates a commitment to providing adequate resources and support for its students, which may contribute to the school's overall performance.

Detail:

Public 9-12

201 Trojan Dr
Carrollton, GA 30117

(770) 834-7726

District: Carrollton City

SchoolDigger Rank:
124^th of 458 Georgia High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $9,622

Feeder schools for Carrollton High School:

Elementary:	Carrollton Elementary School
	Carrollton Upper Elementary
Middle:	Carrollton Middle School

Student/teacher ratio: 17.3

Number of students: 1,825

Racial breakdown:

White:

37.2%

African American:

30.5%

Hispanic:

25.0%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 53.1%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Carrollton High School ranks better than 72.9% of high schools in Georgia. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 61.37. (See more...)

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

Student Body

Compare Details Student population at Carrollton High School is diverse. Racial makeup is: White (37.2%), African American (30.5%), Hispanic (25%). (See more...)

Compare Details 53.1% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Carrollton High School is 17.3. (See more...)

Compare Carrollton High School employs 104.9 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Carrollton High School is $9,622.

Schooldigger Rankings:

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

SchoolDigger ranks Carrollton High School 124^th of 458 Georgia public high schools. (See Carrollton High School in the ranking list.)

Carrollton City:

SchoolDigger ranks Carrollton City 48^th of 203 Georgia school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Carrollton High School

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Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	GA State Percentile
2006	49.96	175^th	335	47.8%
2007	60.91	129^th	358	64.0%
2008	57.42	154^th	370	58.4%
2009	56.25	167^th	372	55.1%
2010	60.21	140^th	384	63.5%
2011	61.25	142^nd	402	64.7%
2012	63.71	121^st	396	69.4%
2013	50.59	209^th	425	50.8%
2014	54.34	171^st	425	59.8%
2015	59.36	105^th	435	75.9%
2016	57.06	118^th	426	72.3%
2017	59.85	95^th	420	77.4%
2018	65.26	96^th	428	77.6%
2019	52.15	150^th	438	65.8%
2021	50.56	162^nd	410	60.5%
2022	51.18	162^nd	429	62.2%
2023	45.21	205^th	442	53.6%
2024	61.37	124^th	458	72.9%

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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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50%

Reviews:

by a student
Tuesday, May 30, 2023

it’s ghetto Close Quote

by a parent
Sunday, February 26, 2017

Excellent IB and AP offerings as well as unique and innovative program offerings in Academics, Arts, and Athletics. Close Quote

Enrollment information for Carrollton 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	885	885
1991	0	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	851	851
1992	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	840	840
1993	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	860	860
1994	560	262	3	8	3	n/a	n/a	0	836
1995	621	276	14	12	1	n/a	n/a	0	924
1996	621	276	14	12	1	n/a	n/a	0	924
1997	648	283	14	13	1	n/a	n/a	0	959
1998	622	288	14	16	0	n/a	n/a	0	940
1999	611	317	13	13	0	n/a	n/a	0	954
2000	642	342	11	22	0	n/a	n/a	0	1017
2001	611	363	9	14	0	n/a	n/a	0	997
2002	630	390	13	38	0	n/a	n/a	0	1071
2003	630	390	13	38	0	n/a	n/a	0	1071
2004	630	375	16	46	0	n/a	n/a	0	1067
2005	618	383	16	66	0	n/a	n/a	14	1097
2006	631	396	20	53	0	n/a	n/a	19	1119
2007	601	410	15	63	0	n/a	n/a	19	1108
2008	627	410	21	69	1	n/a	n/a	29	1157
2009	639	414	25	83	2	n/a	n/a	41	1204
2010	624	411	18	108	1	1	65	0	1228
2011	635	421	21	117	3	2	64	0	1263
2012	645	409	19	148	2	3	71	0	1297
2013	679	434	23	161	6	1	75	0	1379
2014	681	401	20	155	8	0	72	0	1337
2015	706	429	21	196	3	0	70	0	1425
2016	726	427	20	219	3	0	86	0	1481
2017	715	462	18	251	2	0	77	0	1525
2018	758	455	20	304	3	0	70	0	1610
2019	764	473	25	280	6	0	82	0	1630
2020	772	516	33	294	6	0	77	0	1698
2021	779	515	34	314	4	0	70	0	1716
2022	714	534	38	350	2	0	77	0	1715
2023	686	549	40	390	2	0	90	0	1757
2024	678	556	44	457	2	0	88	0	1825

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 Carrollton High School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1989	885	56.0	15.8	14.2
1991	851	51.0	16.6	16.3
1992	840	52.2	16.0	16.9
1993	860	47.0	18.3	21.4
1994	836	55.5	15.1	25.1
1995	924	50.4	18.3	21.6
1996	924	50.4	18.3	21.6
1997	959	51.7	18.5	23.4
1998	940	53.3	17.6	24.6
1999	954	52.8	18.1	25.3
2000	1017	53.2	19.1	25.9
2001	997	53.9	18.5	28.1
2002	1071	61.8	17.3	32
2003	1071	61.8	17.3	32
2004	1067	61.4	17.4	33.6
2005	1097	57.9	18.9	34.1
2006	1119	65.7	17.0	34.6
2007	1108	69.5	15.9	33.4
2008	1157	70.3	16.5	35.2
2009	1204	69.0	17.4	40.5
2010	1228	70.8	17.3	42.3
2011	1263	67.4	18.7	45.3
2012	1297	72.1	17.9	44.7
2013	1379	73.7	18.7	48.6
2014	1337	70.8	18.8	48.8
2015	1425	76.0	18.7	47
2016	1481	82.0	18.0	45.9
2017	1525	84.7	18.0	47
2018	1610	91.3	17.6	46.8
2019	1630	89.3	18.2	44.8
2020	1698	92.9	18.2	43.2
2021	1716	91.7	18.7	37
2022	1715	93.6	18.3	n/a
2023	1757	96.9	18.1	44.8
2024	1825	104.9	17.3	53.1

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 Carrollton High School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1989	885	56.0	15.8	14.2
1991	851	51.0	16.6	16.3
1992	840	52.2	16.0	16.9
1993	860	47.0	18.3	21.4
1994	836	55.5	15.1	25.1
1995	924	50.4	18.3	21.6
1996	924	50.4	18.3	21.6
1997	959	51.7	18.5	23.4
1998	940	53.3	17.6	24.6
1999	954	52.8	18.1	25.3
2000	1017	53.2	19.1	25.9
2001	997	53.9	18.5	28.1
2002	1071	61.8	17.3	32
2003	1071	61.8	17.3	32
2004	1067	61.4	17.4	33.6
2005	1097	57.9	18.9	34.1
2006	1119	65.7	17.0	34.6
2007	1108	69.5	15.9	33.4
2008	1157	70.3	16.5	35.2
2009	1204	69.0	17.4	40.5
2010	1228	70.8	17.3	42.3
2011	1263	67.4	18.7	45.3
2012	1297	72.1	17.9	44.7
2013	1379	73.7	18.7	48.6
2014	1337	70.8	18.8	48.8
2015	1425	76.0	18.7	47
2016	1481	82.0	18.0	45.9
2017	1525	84.7	18.0	47
2018	1610	91.3	17.6	46.8
2019	1630	89.3	18.2	44.8
2020	1698	92.9	18.2	43.2
2021	1716	91.7	18.7	37
2022	1715	93.6	18.3	n/a
2023	1757	96.9	18.1	44.8
2024	1825	104.9	17.3	53.1

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 Carrollton High School

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2017	$496 (5.8%)	$8,066 (94.2%)	$8,562
2018	$509 (5.8%)	$8,266 (94.2%)	$8,774
2019	$658 (6.8%)	$8,964 (93.2%)	$9,622

Data source: Georgia Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Carrollton High School

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Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 150^th of 438 High schools	Ranks 205^th of 442 High schools	12.1%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
End of Course American Literature and Composition (Carrollton High School)	51.8	34.2	17.6%
End of Course American Literature and Composition (Carrollton City)	51.8	34.2	17.6%
End of Course American Literature and Composition (Georgia)	47.3	38.9	8.4%
End of Course Biology (Carrollton High School)	47.9	49.7	1.8%
End of Course Biology (Carrollton City)	47.9	49.7	1.8%
End of Course Biology (Georgia)	49	45.5	3.5%
End of Course United States History (Carrollton High School)	50.8	23.5	27.3%
End of Course United States History (Carrollton City)	50.8	23.5	27.3%
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	1630	1757	7.8%
African American	473	549	16.1%
American Indian	6	2	66.7%
Asian	25	40	60%
Hispanic	280	390	39.3%
Pacific Islander	0	0
White	764	686	10.2%
Two or More Races	82	90	9.8%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	44.8%	44.8%	0%

Schools Near Carrollton 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
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
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

Frequently Asked Questions about Carrollton High School

What is the racial makeup of Carrollton High School?

Students at Carrollton High School are 37% White, 30% African American, 25% Hispanic, 5% Two or more races, 2% Asian.

Is Carrollton High School a good school?

Carrollton High School ranks 124^th of 458 Georgia high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

What schools feed into Carrollton High School?

Carrollton High School is fed by the following schools:

Elementary : Carrollton Elementary School
Elementary : Carrollton Upper Elementary
Middle : Carrollton Middle School

How many students attend Carrollton High School?

In the 2023-24 school year, 1,825 students attended Carrollton High School.

What district is Carrollton High School in?

Carrollton City

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