Carroll County Schools & Education
Carroll County, Mississippi
NCES 2022-23 public school data and FY 2022 school-finance dataSchool Score
39/100
Percentile-style score
Score Band
Lower Signal
Graduation Rate
92.0%
National avg 87.5%
Education Statistics
Graduation Rate
92.0%
National avg 87.5%
State avg 87.1%
Per-Pupil Spending
$5,848
National avg $13,239
State avg $5,954
School Score
39/100
Percentile-style score
State avg 27/100
State Score Position
#15
of 81 counties by score
Education Data Brief: Carroll County
Measured School Summary
Despite a lower school score of 39/100, Carroll County maintains a strong graduation rate of 92.0%, suggesting effective student support systems.
Funding Context
At $5,848 per pupil, Carroll County operates with limited funding, which may constrain staffing, materials, and extracurricular offerings.
Neighbor Context
Its school score is 45% above the Mississippi average, and its graduation rate exceeds the state average by 4.9 percentage points, while per-pupil spending is 2% 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
2 public schools and 1 district 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
39/100
Lower measured signal. Ranks #15 of 81 Mississippi counties with school score data.
Completion
92.0%
4.9 pts above the state average
Funding context
$5,848
$106 below the state average
School coverage
2
1 district represented in the county school list.
Start with measured county context
The county-level signal is lower, so review individual schools and local records before interpreting the score. Compare the score, graduation rate, and spending together rather than treating any single metric as final.
Check the local school mix
Carroll County has 2 public schools across 1 district, 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.
Small-system county
Carroll County has a compact public-school footprint. A single school change, boundary rule, or district update can move the lived experience more than the county score suggests.
State position
#15
of 81 Mississippi counties with school score data. The county score is 12 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 SCHOOL DIST
Elementary and high visible
805 students
2 listed schools in this county slice.
District reality check
CARROLL COUNTY SCHOOL DIST is the largest listed district slice, with 2 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?
Which attendance zones, transfer rules, and transportation policies apply inside the local district?
Where do students transition after the visible grade band, and is that next school inside the same district path?
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, Mississippi
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.
A Concentrated Two-School System
Carroll County operates a highly centralized school landscape with just two public schools serving 805 students. This includes one elementary school and one high school, all under a single district.
The Carroll County District Advantage
The Carroll County School District manages both campuses, providing a seamless transition for the county's 805 students as they move from primary to secondary school. Charter schools are not part of the local mix, keeping the focus on these two central institutions.
An Entirely Rural Education Experience
Both schools are located in rural areas, offering an average school size of 403 students. J Z George High School is the larger facility with 441 students, while Marshall Elementary serves 364 young learners.
School Overview
Total Schools
2
in Carroll County
Reported Enrollment
805
2 schools reporting
School Districts
1
district
Charter Schools
0
0% of total
School Level Breakdown
1 School District in Carroll County
CARROLL COUNTY SCHOOL DIST
2 Public Schools in Carroll County
Sorted by reported enrollment. Every NCES public school remains listed here; no school-level profile pages are included in the current generated coverage for this county.
NCES 2022-23 public school data and FY 2022 school-finance dataLevel
Showing 2 of 2 matching schools
| School Name | Profile | District | Location | Grades | Type / Flags | Reported Enrollment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| J Z GEORGE HIGH SCHOOL | Record | CARROLL COUNTY SCHOOL DIST | NORTH CARROLLTON, 38947Rural: Distant | 6–12 | High | 441 |
| MARSHALL ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | Record | CARROLL COUNTY SCHOOL DIST | NORTH CARROLLTON, 38947Rural: Distant | PK–5 | Primary | 364 |
Education Funding Detail
Annual Per-Pupil Expenditure
$5,848
State avg $5,954
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Schools in Carroll County, Mississippi — FAQ
What does the school system look like in Carroll County, Mississippi?
Carroll County operates a highly centralized school landscape with just two public schools serving 805 students. This includes one elementary school and one high school, all under a single district.
What are the major school districts in Carroll County, Mississippi?
The Carroll County School District manages both campuses, providing a seamless transition for the county's 805 students as they move from primary to secondary school. Charter schools are not part of the local mix, keeping the focus on these two central institutions.
What is the school experience like in Carroll County?
Both schools are located in rural areas, offering an average school size of 403 students. J Z George High School is the larger facility with 441 students, while Marshall Elementary serves 364 young learners.
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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.