For the 2025 school year, there are 7 public high schools serving 6,689 students in Carroll County, GA.
The top ranked public high schools in Carroll County, GA are Central High School, Carrollton High School and Mt. Zion High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Carroll County, GA public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 42% (versus the Georgia public high school average of 33%), and reading proficiency score of 45% (versus the 42% statewide average). High schools in Carroll County have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of Georgia public high schools.
Carroll County, GA public high school have a Graduation Rate of 93%, which is more than the Georgia average of 85%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Central High School, with ≥99% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Georgia or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 46% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Georgia public high school average of 65% (majority Black).
Best Public High Schools in Carroll County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Central High School
(Math: 46% | Reading: 49%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
113 Central High Rd
Carrollton, GA 30116
(770) 834-3386
Carrollton, GA 30116
(770) 834-3386
Grades: 9-12
| 1,356 students
Rank: #22.
Carrollton High School
(Math: 48% | Reading: 44%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
201 Trojan Dr
Carrollton, GA 30117
(770) 834-7726
Carrollton, GA 30117
(770) 834-7726
Grades: 9-12
| 1,825 students
Rank: #33.
Mt. Zion High School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
280 Eureka Church Rd
Carrollton, GA 30117
(770) 834-6654
Carrollton, GA 30117
(770) 834-6654
Grades: 9-12
| 471 students
Rank: #44.
Bowdon High School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
504 W College St
Bowdon, GA 30108
(770) 258-5408
Bowdon, GA 30108
(770) 258-5408
Grades: 9-12
| 395 students
Rank: #55.
Temple High School
(Math: 36% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
589 Sage St
Temple, GA 30179
(770) 562-3218
Temple, GA 30179
(770) 562-3218
Grades: 9-12
| 809 students
Rank: #66.
Villa Rica High School
(Math: 38% | Reading: 45%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
600 Rocky Branch Rd
Villa Rica, GA 30180
(770) 459-5185
Villa Rica, GA 30180
(770) 459-5185
Grades: 9-12
| 1,795 students
Rank: #77.
Kidspeace
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
101 Kidspeace Dr
Bowdon, GA 30108
(770) 437-7200
Bowdon, GA 30108
(770) 437-7200
Grades: 4-12
| 38 students
Carroll County 51±¬ÁÏs (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Burwell Psychoeducational Center (Closed 2023)
Special Education School
423 Alabama St
Carrollton, GA 30117
(770) 830-6766
Carrollton, GA 30117
(770) 830-6766
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Burwell Psychoeducational Program (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
423 Alabama St
Carrollton, GA 30117
(770) 830-6766
Carrollton, GA 30117
(770) 830-6766
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Crossroads Academy (Closed 2009)
Alternative School
225 East College St
Bowdon, GA 30108
(770) 258-4403
Bowdon, GA 30108
(770) 258-4403
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Goal Program (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
1075 Newnan Rd
Carrollton, GA 30116
(770) 830-5012
Carrollton, GA 30116
(770) 830-5012
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
101 Kidspeace Drive
Bowdon, GA 30108
(770) 437-7200
Bowdon, GA 30108
(770) 437-7200
Grades: 4-12
| 60 students
113 Central High Rd
Carrollton, GA 30116
(770) 254-5970
Carrollton, GA 30116
(770) 254-5970
Grades: 10-12
| 32 students
Open Campus High School (Closed 2010)
Alternative School
225 East College Street
Bowdon, GA 30108
(770) 832-3568
Bowdon, GA 30108
(770) 832-3568
Grades: 9-12
| 64 students
1075 Newnan Highway
Carrollton, GA 30116
(770) 832-8380
Carrollton, GA 30116
(770) 832-8380
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in Carroll County, GA?
The top ranked public high schools in Carroll County, GA include Central High School, Carrollton High School and Mt. Zion High School.
How many public high schools are located in Carroll County?
7 public high schools are located in Carroll County.
What is the racial composition of students in Carroll County?
Carroll County public high schools minority enrollment is 46% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Georgia public high schools average of 65% (majority Black).
Which public high schools in Carroll County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public high schools in Carroll County include: Temple High School vs. Villa Rica High School, Central High School vs. Carrollton High School, Carrollton High School vs. Central High School
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