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#502 of 863 schools in MS
J Z George High School
High School · Carroll County School Dist · North Carrollton, MS
A Carroll County School Dist high school where students score 8 points above what's typical for similar communities.
P O BOX 398, North Carrollton, MS 38947
- Math 42% vs MS 57% (2025)
- Reading 27% vs MS 43% (2025)
- 84.5% 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at J Z George High School score 47% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 40%).
2025 MAAP proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. MS average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 17-year record (2009–2025), then recovered 20 points since 2020, reaching 35% in 2025.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 40% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 31% (multi-year average, 2009-2025)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 37 test records from MS state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
100%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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Where J Z George High School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.
Getting around & local context
- Walk 22Car-Dependent
- Bike 33Somewhat Bikeable
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Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median home value
$222,200
College educated
18.4%
Homeownership
100%
Poverty rate
36.8%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 38947; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
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Nearby same-level schools
1 from a 5-mile search
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Carroll AcademyPrivate · tuition | 5.6 | PK–12 | 0.7 mi | 308 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Carroll County School Dist
- Schools in district
- 2
- Rank in district
- #1 of 2
- District spending per student
- $12,897NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 21.8%Census SAIPE · 2024
J Z George High School is listed in CARROLL COUNTY SCHOOL DIST; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About J Z George High School
J Z George High School is a public high school in North Carrollton, MS, part of Carroll County School Dist, serving approximately 366 students in grades 7th-12th with a 11.8:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.1 out of 10 and ranks #502 of 863 schools in MS. State assessment records show 40% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 31% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about J Z George High School
What grades does J Z George High School serve?
J Z George High School serves students in grades 7th through 12th.
How many students attend J Z George High School?
J Z George High School has an enrollment of approximately 366 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at J Z George High School?
The student-teacher ratio at J Z George High School is 11.8:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does J Z George High School rank in MS?
J Z George High School ranks #502 of 863 schools in MS.
What is J Z George High School's MySchoolScout rating?
J Z George High School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.1 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 J Z George High School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, J Z George High School has 40% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 31% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is J Z George High School a charter school?
No, J Z George High School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is J Z George High School a Title I school?
No, J Z George High School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for J Z George High School?
100.0% of students at J Z George 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
- 7th – 12th
- Enrollment
- 366
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 11.8:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 31
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Remote Rural
- County
- Carroll County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 41.0%
- Phone
- (662) 237-4701
- 4-Year Graduation
- 84.5%
- Area population (ZIP 38947)
- 38
- Area median age
- 68.8
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 · 2025 MAAP · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2025 MAAP. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2025 MAAP · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2025 MAAP. 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 38947; 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, 2009-2025; directory SY 2023–24
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