For the 2025 school year, there are 8 public middle schools serving 5,037 students in Carroll County, GA.
The top ranked public middle schools in Carroll County, GA are Central Middle School, Bowdon Middle School and Bay Springs Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Carroll County, GA public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 40% (versus the Georgia public middle school average of 35%), and reading proficiency score of 40% (versus the 39% statewide average). Middle schools in Carroll County have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of Georgia public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 47% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Georgia public middle school average of 66% (majority Black).
Best Public Middle Schools in Carroll County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Central Middle School
(Math: 55% | Reading: 48%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
155 Whooping Creek Rd
Carrollton, GA 30116
(770) 832-8114
Carrollton, GA 30116
(770) 832-8114
Grades: 6-8
| 1,028 students
Rank: #22.
Bowdon Middle School
(Math: 56% | Reading: 43%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
129 N Jonesville Rd
Bowdon, GA 30108
(770) 258-1778
Bowdon, GA 30108
(770) 258-1778
Grades: 6-8
| 306 students
Rank: #33.
Bay Springs Middle School
(Math: 43% | Reading: 41%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
122 Bay Springs Rd
Villa Rica, GA 30180
(770) 459-2098
Villa Rica, GA 30180
(770) 459-2098
Grades: 6-8
| 896 students
Rank: #44.
Carrollton Middle School
(Math: 35% | Reading: 43%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
151 Tom Reeve Drive
Carrollton, GA 30117
(770) 832-6535
Carrollton, GA 30117
(770) 832-6535
Grades: 6-8
| 1,316 students
Rank: #55.
Temple Middle School
(Math: 34% | Reading: 34%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
275 Rainey Rd
Temple, GA 30179
(770) 562-6001
Temple, GA 30179
(770) 562-6001
Grades: 6-8
| 628 students
Rank: #66.
Mt. Zion Middle School
(Math: 26% | Reading: 34%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
132 Mount Zion St
Mount Zion, GA 30150
(770) 834-3389
Mount Zion, GA 30150
(770) 834-3389
Grades: 6-8
| 343 students
Rank: #77.
Villa Rica Middle School
(Math: 26% | Reading: 29%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
614 Tumlin Lake Rd
Temple, GA 30179
(770) 459-0407
Temple, GA 30179
(770) 459-0407
Grades: 6-8
| 482 students
Rank: #88.
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 middle schools in Carroll County, GA?
The top ranked public middle schools in Carroll County, GA include Central Middle School, Bowdon Middle School and Bay Springs Middle School.
How many public middle schools are located in Carroll County?
8 public middle schools are located in Carroll County.
What is the racial composition of students in Carroll County?
Carroll County public middle schools minority enrollment is 47% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Georgia public middle schools average of 66% (majority Black).
Which public middle schools in Carroll County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public middle schools in Carroll County include: Carrollton Middle School vs. Central Middle School, Temple Middle School vs. Villa Rica Middle School, Bay Springs Middle School vs. Central Middle School
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