Carroll County Schools & Education
Carroll County, Georgia
NCES 2022-23 public school data and FY 2022 school-finance dataSchool Score
57/100
Percentile-style score
Score Band
Midrange Signal
Graduation Rate
93.8%
National avg 87.5%
Education Statistics
Graduation Rate
93.8%
National avg 87.5%
State avg 88.1%
Per-Pupil Spending
$6,807
National avg $13,239
State avg $7,405
School Score
57/100
Percentile-style score
State avg 50/100
State Score Position
#58
of 159 counties by score
Education Data Brief: Carroll County
Measured School Summary
Carroll County performs at an average level with a school score of 57/100 and a solid graduation rate of 93.8%.
Funding Context
At $6,807 per pupil, Carroll County operates with limited funding, which may constrain staffing, materials, and extracurricular offerings.
Neighbor Context
Its school score is 13% above the Georgia average, and its graduation rate exceeds the state average by 5.7 percentage points, while per-pupil spending is 8% lower than the state norm.
School Data Brief
How to read Carroll County before comparing districts
County-level education data is best used as a screening layer. It summarizes the local school environment, then points you toward the district and school records that matter for local review.
Local context that changes the interpretation
28 public schools and 2 districts are represented below. Use those school and district records to confirm whether the county-level context fits the neighborhoods you are actually considering.
Overall screen
57/100
Mixed county signal. Ranks #58 of 159 Georgia counties with school score data.
Completion
93.8%
5.7 pts above the state average
Funding context
$6,807
$598 below the state average
School coverage
28
2 districts represented in the county school list.
Start with measured county context
This county needs a closer look at district mix, school level, and local context. Compare the score, graduation rate, and spending together rather than treating any single metric as final.
Check the local school mix
Carroll County has 28 public schools across 2 districts, so school-level fit can vary inside the county.
Verify local rules
Use this page as county-level context, then confirm attendance zones, transportation, special programs, and current school boundaries with local districts.
What Carroll County school data means before you move
County averages are useful for screening, but parents choose addresses, grade pathways, and district rules. This brief turns the public data into the checks that matter before you sign a lease or mortgage.
Dominant-district county
Carroll County carries most of the listed public-school system, with 24 of 28 schools. Start there, then verify whether your target address sits inside that district slice.
State position
#58
of 159 Georgia counties with school score data. The county score is 7 points above the state average.
Data confidence
Usable
3 of 5 county signals are present, and 100% of listed schools report enrollment. Compare schools, then verify missing fields locally.
K-12 continuity check
These are the largest visible district slices in the county data. They show whether elementary, middle, and high school records appear together or whether a family needs to investigate transition points.
Carroll County
Elementary to high school visible
15,981 students
24 listed schools in this county slice.
Carrollton City
Elementary to high school visible
5,612 students
4 listed schools in this county slice.
District reality check
Carroll County is the largest listed district slice, with 24 schools. County pages do not prove address assignment, so verify boundaries with local district tools.
What the data cannot tell you
NCES records do not confirm current attendance zones, private-school options, transfer approvals, program capacity, transportation, or whether a listed school is available to a specific address.
Questions to ask before choosing an address
Which district actually serves the addresses we are considering in Carroll County?
Do the neighborhoods we like fall inside the same district, or are we comparing different Carroll County district systems?
What changes at the elementary-to-middle and middle-to-high transitions in the district pathway we would likely use?
If we need a program not visible in the NCES flags, which district office can confirm current offerings?
Are the largest listed schools the ones our address can actually attend, or are they only county-level context?
Education Overview
About Schools in Carroll County, Georgia
This context is screened for neutral school-data wording and should be read alongside the current metrics on this page. It is not school advice.
Extensive Infrastructure Across Two Districts
Carroll County features a large network of 28 public schools serving 21,593 students. The infrastructure is diverse, including 13 elementary schools, eight middle schools, and six high schools to accommodate the growing population.
A Dual-District System for County Residents
Education is split between the Carroll County district, with 15,981 students, and the Carrollton City district, which serves 5,612 students. No charter schools operate in the area, as the two traditional districts manage all public education.
From Suburban Campuses to Rural Schools
The county offers an incredible mix of 15 rural, eight town, and five suburban schools. While Villa Rica High is the largest single campus with 1,807 students, the average school size across the county remains manageable at 771 students.
School Overview
Total Schools
28
in Carroll County
Reported Enrollment
21,593
28 schools reporting
School Districts
2
districts
Charter Schools
0
0% of total
School Level Breakdown
2 School Districts in Carroll County
28 Public Schools in Carroll County
Sorted by reported enrollment. Dedicated profile pages are available for 7 high-enrollment schools; every NCES public school remains listed here.
NCES 2022-23 public school data and FY 2022 school-finance dataLevel
Showing 20 of 28 matching schools
| School Name | Profile | District | Location | Grades | Type / Flags | Reported Enrollment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Villa Rica High School | Profile | Carroll County | Villa Rica, 30180Suburb: Large | 9–12 | High | 1,807 |
| Carrollton Elementary School | Profile | Carrollton City | Carrollton, 30117Town: Fringe | PK–3 | Primary | 1,783 |
| Carrollton High School | Profile | Carrollton City | Carrollton, 30117Town: Fringe | 9–12 | High | 1,757 |
| Central High School | Profile | Carroll County | Carrollton, 30116Town: Fringe | 9–12 | High | 1,280 |
| Carrollton Upper Elementary School | Profile | Carrollton City | Carrollton, 30117Town: Fringe | 4–6 | Middle | 1,189 |
| Central Elementary School | Profile | Carroll County | Carrollton, 30116Town: Fringe | PK–5 | Primary | 972 |
| Central Middle School | Profile | Carroll County | Carrollton, 30116Town: Fringe | 6–8 | Middle | 967 |
| Bay Springs Middle School | Record | Carroll County | Villa Rica, 30180Suburb: Large | 6–8 | Middle | 930 |
| Carrollton Jr. High School | Record | Carrollton City | Carrollton, 30117Town: Fringe | 7–8 | Middle | 883 |
| Ithica Elementary | Record | Carroll County | Villa Rica, 30180Rural: Fringe | PK–5 | Primary | 778 |
| Temple High School | Record | Carroll County | Temple, 30179Suburb: Large | 9–12 | High | 746 |
| Glanton-Hindsman Elementary | Record | Carroll County | Villa Rica, 30180Suburb: Large | PK–5 | Primary | 706 |
| Sand Hill Elementary School | Record | Carroll County | Carrollton, 30116Town: Fringe | PK–5 | Primary | 696 |
| Mount Zion Elementary School | Record | Carroll County | Carrollton, 30117Rural: Fringe | PK–5 | Primary | 695 |
| Bowdon Elementary School | Record | Carroll County | Bowdon, 30108Rural: Distant | PK–5 | Primary | 686 |
| Temple Elementary School | Record | Carroll County | Temple, 30179Rural: Fringe | PK–5 | Primary | 662 |
| Temple Middle School | Record | Carroll County | Temple, 30179Rural: Fringe | 6–8 | Middle | 621 |
| Sharp Creek Elementary School | Record | Carroll County | Carrollton, 30116Rural: Fringe | PK–5 | Primary | 554 |
| Providence Elementary School | Record | Carroll County | Temple, 30179Rural: Fringe | PK–5 | Primary | 528 |
| Whitesburg Elementary School | Record | Carroll County | Whitesburg, 30185Rural: Distant | PK–5 | Primary | 509 |
Villa Rica High School
Carroll County
Villa Rica, 30180 / Suburb: Large
Carrollton Elementary School
Carrollton City
Carrollton, 30117 / Town: Fringe
Carrollton High School
Carrollton City
Carrollton, 30117 / Town: Fringe
Central High School
Carroll County
Carrollton, 30116 / Town: Fringe
Carrollton Upper Elementary School
Carrollton City
Carrollton, 30117 / Town: Fringe
Central Elementary School
Carroll County
Carrollton, 30116 / Town: Fringe
Central Middle School
Carroll County
Carrollton, 30116 / Town: Fringe
Carrollton Jr. High School
Carrollton City
Carrollton, 30117 / Town: Fringe
Glanton-Hindsman Elementary
Carroll County
Villa Rica, 30180 / Suburb: Large
Sand Hill Elementary School
Carroll County
Carrollton, 30116 / Town: Fringe
Mount Zion Elementary School
Carroll County
Carrollton, 30117 / Rural: Fringe
Sharp Creek Elementary School
Carroll County
Carrollton, 30116 / Rural: Fringe
Providence Elementary School
Carroll County
Temple, 30179 / Rural: Fringe
Whitesburg Elementary School
Carroll County
Whitesburg, 30185 / Rural: Distant
Education Funding Detail
Annual Per-Pupil Expenditure
$6,807
State avg $7,405
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Schools in Carroll County, Georgia — FAQ
What does the school system look like in Carroll County, Georgia?
Carroll County features a large network of 28 public schools serving 21,593 students. The infrastructure is diverse, including 13 elementary schools, eight middle schools, and six high schools to accommodate the growing population.
What are the major school districts in Carroll County, Georgia?
Education is split between the Carroll County district, with 15,981 students, and the Carrollton City district, which serves 5,612 students. No charter schools operate in the area, as the two traditional districts manage all public education.
What is the school experience like in Carroll County?
The county offers an incredible mix of 15 rural, eight town, and five suburban schools. While Villa Rica High is the largest single campus with 1,807 students, the average school size across the county remains manageable at 771 students.
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Data Sources
Education data sourced from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) Common Core of Data and School District Finance Survey. School scores are derived composite metrics based on available NCES graduation-rate and school-finance signals.
Data is informational only. Coverage varies by county and reporting year. Not for use as the sole basis for educational decisions.