Carrollton City School District
School District · Carrollton, Georgia
Avg Rating
6.2
out of 10
Schools
4
2 elem, 1 mid, 1 high
Enrollment
5,752
Student-Teacher Ratio
16.8:1
Avg Rating
6.2
out of 10
Schools
4
2 elem, 1 mid, 1 high
Enrollment
5,752
Student-Teacher Ratio
16.8:1
Evaluating Carrollton City?
A district shares budget, policy, and attendance zones across its schools — use this page to judge Carrollton City 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.
Carrollton Upper Elementary
Carrollton · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
Carrollton Elementary School
Carrollton · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
Carrollton High School
Carrollton · High. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
How this district compares
Georgia rank
#103 of 179
districts by avg. composite
Vs. state average
-0.1
below Georgia avg
Per-pupil spending
$11,824
$2,304 vs Georgia median
District size
5,752 students
Larger than Georgia median
The short answer
Carrollton City ranks #103 of 179 Georgia districts by overall school rating. Carrollton City's schools with real test data average 6.2/10 across 4 schools. Its top-rated schools are Carrollton Upper Elementary (6.7/10), Carrollton Elementary School (6.6/10), and Carrollton High School (6.0/10). Schools with estimated (proxy) scores are excluded from this ranking.
STAAR proficiency rose +2.2 points from 2022 to 2024. That's the biggest jump among Carrollton City schools across the two most recent comparable testing years.
Top-Rated Schools in Carrollton City
Ranked by MySchoolScout composite rating using only schools with real test data (4 of 4). "Value" = points above what student poverty predicts. Estimated (proxy) scores are excluded.
| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Carrollton Upper Elementary | 6.7 / 10 |
| 2 | Carrollton Elementary School | 6.6 / 10 |
| 3 | Carrollton High School | 6.0 / 10 |
| 4 | Carrollton Middle School | 5.5 / 10 |
See all 4 schools — including those with estimated data — in the full directory below. How we rate schools.
About Carrollton City
Carrollton City is a Carrollton, Georgia school district serving 4 schools.The district educates 5,752 students with a student-teacher ratio of 16.8:1. District-level spending was $11,824 per student in fiscal year 2023 (NCES F-33).
With an average rating of 6.2/10, Carrollton City demonstrates solid academic performance.
The highest-rated school in the district is Carrollton Upper Elementary, which has a composite score of 6.7/10.
In standardized testing, Carrollton City students show an average math proficiency of 56.2% and ELA proficiency of 59.1%.
The district includes 2 elementary schools, 1 middle school, and 1 high school.
District Map
Schools in Carrollton City, colored by MySchoolScout rank. Click a pin for details.
District Average Test Scores
Average proficiency across all schools in Carrollton City with test data.
Schools in Carrollton City
4 schoolsElementary Schools2
Middle Schools1
High Schools1
District Details
- State
- Georgia
- City
- Carrollton
- Total Enrollment
- 5,752
- Teachers (FTE)
- 342
- District spending per student
- $11,824NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- Child poverty rate
- 19.1%Census SAIPE · 2024
- District directory year
- 2023
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in Carrollton City?
Carrollton City has 4 schools in total — 2 elementary, 1 middle, and 1 high schools. You can explore each school's ratings and details on this page.
What is the average rating for Carrollton City?
The average composite rating for Carrollton City is 6.2/10. This score is calculated from the individual ratings of all schools with academic data in the district.
What is the district spending per student in Carrollton City?
Carrollton City's district-level spending was $11,824 per student in fiscal year 2023, according to NCES F-33. This is district context, not an individual-school expense.
What is the student-teacher ratio in Carrollton City?
The average student-teacher ratio in Carrollton City is 16.8:1.
What is the top-rated school in Carrollton City?
Carrollton Upper Elementary is the highest-rated school in Carrollton City with a composite score of 6.7/10.
What are the test scores in Carrollton City?
Across schools in Carrollton City with test data, the average math proficiency is 56.2% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 59.1%. These figures represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding grade-level standards.
How does Carrollton City compare to other districts in Georgia?
Carrollton City has an average school rating of 6.2/10 across 4 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
- 6.2/10
- Math Proficiency
- 56.2%
- ELA Proficiency
- 59.1%
How we rate schools
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Compare Carrollton City with neighboring districts in the state.
- Gwinnett County (140)
- Dekalb County (131)
- Cobb County (110)
- Fulton County (106)
- Atlanta Public Schools (87)
- Clayton County (67)
- Savannah-chatham County (58)
- Muscogee County (53)
- Henry County (50)
- Richmond County (50)
- Forsyth County (42)
- Cherokee County (37)
- Hall County (37)
- Houston County (37)
- Bibb County (35)
- Douglas County (35)
- Paulding County (33)
- Columbia County (30)
- Coweta County (29)
- Department of Juvenile Justice (28)
- Carroll County (24)
- Fayette County (24)
- Dougherty County (22)
- Newton 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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