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#1318 of 2,268 schools in GA
Villa Rica High School
High School · Carroll County · Villa Rica, GA
A Carroll County high school serving grades 9th – 12th.
600 Rocky Branch Rd, Villa Rica, GA 30180
- Math 38% vs GA 42% (2024)
- Reading 38% vs GA 42% (2024)
- 93.0% 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at Villa Rica High School score 38% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 40%).
2024 GA proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. GA average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 16-year record (2009–2024), then recovered 13 points since 2020, reaching 38% in 2024.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 42% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 59% (multi-year average, 2009-2024)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 30 test records from GA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
66.4%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Villa Rica High School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 38Car-Dependent
- Bike 28Somewhat Bikeable
- County Safety: Average480/100K
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Source period: 2024. A newer release may be available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$88,269
Median home value
$257,200
Median rent
$1,464/mo
College educated
26.4%
Homeownership
74.2%
Poverty rate
11.4%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 30180; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Temple High SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 6.1 | 9–12 | 4.6 mi | 809 | Compare → |
| Bowdon High SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 6.6 | 9–12 | Not available | 395 | Compare → |
| Central High SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 7.0 | 9–12 | Not available | 1,356 | Compare → |
| KidspeaceEnrollment path unverified | 2.7 | 4–12 | Not available | 38 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Carroll County
- Schools in district
- 24
- Rank in district
- #21 of 24
- District spending per student
- $12,946NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 15.7%Census SAIPE · 2024
Villa Rica High School is listed in Carroll County; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Villa Rica High School
Villa Rica High School is a public high school in Villa Rica, GA, part of Carroll County, serving approximately 1,795 students in grades 9th-12th with a 21.1:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.9 out of 10 and ranks #1,318 of 2,268 schools in GA. State assessment records show 42% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 59% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Villa Rica High School
What grades does Villa Rica High School serve?
Villa Rica High School serves students in grades 9th through 12th.
How many students attend Villa Rica High School?
Villa Rica High School has an enrollment of approximately 1,795 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Villa Rica High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Villa Rica High School is 21.1:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Villa Rica High School rank in GA?
Villa Rica High School ranks #1,318 of 2,268 schools in GA.
What is Villa Rica High School's MySchoolScout rating?
Villa Rica High School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.9 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Villa Rica High School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Villa Rica High School has 42% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 59% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Is Villa Rica High School a charter school?
No, Villa Rica High School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Villa Rica High School a Title I school?
No, Villa Rica High School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Villa Rica High School?
66.4% of students at Villa Rica High School qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- 9th – 12th
- Enrollment
- 1,795
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 21.1:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 85
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Fringe Town
- County
- Carroll County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 30.3%
- Phone
- (770) 459-5185
- 4-Year Graduation
- 93.0%
- Area population (ZIP 30180)
- 41,434
- Area average commute
- 34.2 min
- Area median age
- 36.6
Official sources & links
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2024 GA · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2024 GA. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2024 GA · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2024 GA. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 30180; this does not measure the attendance area.
- Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
- CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2024; directory SY 2023–24
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