Carroll County School District
School District · Carrollton, Georgia
Avg Rating
6.8
out of 10
Schools
24
12 elem, 6 mid, 5 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$12,946
Student-Teacher Ratio
15.3:1
Avg Rating
6.8
out of 10
Schools
24
12 elem, 6 mid, 5 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$12,946
Student-Teacher Ratio
15.3:1
Evaluating Carroll County?
A district shares budget, policy, and attendance zones across its schools — use this page to judge Carroll County as a whole, then compare how its individual schools differ.
Shortlist starter
Start with these real page-level signals, then use the full table and map below.
Central Elementary School
Carrollton · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
Ithica Elementary
Villa Rica · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
Whitesburg Elementary School
Whitesburg · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
How this district compares
Georgia rank
#68 of 179
districts by avg. composite
Vs. state average
+0.5
above Georgia avg
Per-pupil spending
$12,946
$1,182 vs Georgia median
District size
16,299 students
Much larger than Georgia median
The short answer
Carroll County ranks #68 of 179 Georgia districts by overall school rating. Carroll County's schools with real test data average 6.8/10 across 24 schools. Its top-rated schools are Central Elementary School (9.0/10), Ithica Elementary (8.4/10), and Whitesburg Elementary School (8.1/10). Schools with estimated (proxy) scores are excluded from this ranking.
Rates 9.0/10 despite 75% of students being economically disadvantaged. That's about 2.3 points higher than its student-poverty level predicts. Roughly as clean a case of strong results without an affluent-ZIP price tag as you'll find among Carroll County schools.
STAAR proficiency rose +7.6 points from 2022 to 2024. That's the biggest jump among Carroll County schools across the two most recent comparable testing years.
Top-Rated Schools in Carroll County
Ranked by MySchoolScout composite rating using only schools with real test data (24 of 24). "Value" = points above what student poverty predicts. Estimated (proxy) scores are excluded.
| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Central Elementary School | 9.0 / 10 |
| 2 | Ithica Elementary | 8.4 / 10 |
| 3 | Whitesburg Elementary School | 8.1 / 10 |
| 4 | Roopville Elementary School | 8.1 / 10 |
| 5 | Providence Elementary School | 7.9 / 10 |
| 6 | Central Middle School | 7.8 / 10 |
| 7 | Bowdon Elementary School | 7.8 / 10 |
| 8 | Temple Elementary School | 7.3 / 10 |
| 9 | Villa Rica Elementary School | 7.2 / 10 |
| 10 | Central High School | 7.0 / 10 |
See all 24 schools — including those with estimated data — in the full directory below. How we rate schools.
About Carroll County
Carroll County is a Carrollton, Georgia school district serving 24 schools. The district educates 16,299 students with a student-teacher ratio of 15.3:1. The district invests $12,946 per student annually.
With an average rating of 6.8/10, Carroll County demonstrates solid academic performance.
The highest-rated school in the district is Central Elementary School, which has a composite score of 9.0/10.
In standardized testing, Carroll County students show an average math proficiency of 54.7% and ELA proficiency of 57.5%.
The district includes 12 elementary schools , 6 middle schools , and 5 high schools.
District Map
Schools in Carroll County, colored by MySchoolScout rank. Click a pin for details.
District Average Test Scores
Average proficiency across all schools in Carroll County with test data.
Schools in Carroll County
24 schools Elementary Schools 12
Middle Schools 6
High Schools 5
Other Schools 1
District Details
- State
- Georgia
- City
- Carrollton
- Total Enrollment
- 16,299
- Teachers (FTE)
- 1,067
- Child Poverty Rate
- 0.2%
- Data Year
- 2023
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in Carroll County?
Carroll County has 24 schools in total — 12 elementary, 6 middle, and 5 high schools. You can explore each school's ratings and details on this page.
What is the average rating for Carroll County?
The average composite rating for Carroll County is 6.8/10. This score is calculated from the individual ratings of all schools with academic data in the district.
What is the per-pupil spending in Carroll County?
Carroll County spends $12,946 per student per year.
What is the student-teacher ratio in Carroll County?
The average student-teacher ratio in Carroll County is 15.3:1.
What is the top-rated school in Carroll County?
Central Elementary School is the highest-rated school in Carroll County with a composite score of 9.0/10.
What are the test scores in Carroll County?
Across schools in Carroll County with test data, the average math proficiency is 54.7% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 57.5%. These figures represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding grade-level standards.
How does Carroll County compare to other districts in Georgia?
Carroll County has an average school rating of 6.8/10 across 24 schools. Families can compare this to other districts in Georgia by visiting individual district pages. Factors like school size, available programs, and community demographics also play a role in choosing the right fit.
How does MySchoolScout rate schools?
MySchoolScout ratings blend student growth, poverty-adjusted academic performance, and learning environment — plus college readiness for high schools. Weights vary by school level, and equity data is shown for context without being factored into the score. Learn more about our rating system on our methodology page.
District Averages
- Overall Rating
- 6.8/10
- Math Proficiency
- 54.7%
- ELA Proficiency
- 57.5%
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- Paulding County (33)
- Columbia County (30)
- Coweta County (29)
- Department of Juvenile Justice (28)
- Fayette County (24)
- Dougherty County (22)
- Newton County (22)
- Whitfield County (22)
Data from NCES Common Core of Data, Georgia Dept. of Education, and U.S. Census ACS for the 2023–24 school year. Rankings computed by MySchoolScout. See all data sources.
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