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Carroll County

Georgia · Public School District
24
Schools
15,981
Students
$15,321
Per-Pupil Spend
+7% nat'l
59.8%
Free Lunch Rate
+8pp vs nat'l
93.2%
Graduation Rate
+6.7pp vs nat'l
District Overview

Carroll County is a public school district in Georgia serving 15,981 students across 24 schools. It includes 12 elementary, 6 middle, 5 high schools. Its graduation rate of 93.2% is above the national average of 86.5%. Per-pupil spending of $15,321 is near the national average for a US public school district. 60% of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. Opportunity scores across its schools are limited, with a district median of 37/100.

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All Schools (24)
Middle Schools6 schools
SchoolGradesStudents
Bay Springs Middle School06–08930
Bowdon Middle School06–08282
Central Middle School06–08967
Mt. Zion Middle School06–08336
Temple Middle School06–08621
Villa Rica Middle06–08464
High Schools5 schools
SchoolGradesStudents
Bowdon High School09–12387
Central High School09–121,280
Mt. Zion High School09–12470
Temple High School09–12746
Villa Rica High School09–121,807
Other School1 school
SchoolGradesStudents
KidsPeace06–1145
District Finances
Per-Pupil Expenditure$15,321Near national avg
National avg $14,347
Revenue Sources
49%
34%
State
48.6%
Local (property tax)
34.1%
Federal
17.3%

Funding is shared between state (49%) and local sources (34%), with notable federal support (17%).

Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey. District-level data.
District Snapshot
24
Schools
15,981
Students
60%
Free Lunch
$15K
Per-Pupil
Graduation Rate93.2%
Opportunity Score37/100
StateGeorgia →
School Rankings
Strengths & Considerations
Strong graduation outcomes
93.2% graduation rate — 6.7 points above the national average of 86.5%.
Range of school options
With 24 schools, families have meaningful choice across programs and grade levels.
Location
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in Carroll County?
Carroll County has 24 public schools, serving a total of 15,981 students.
What is the graduation rate for Carroll County?
The graduation rate is 93.2%, which is above the national average of 86.5%.
How much does Carroll County spend per student?
Carroll County spends $15,321 per pupil — 7% above the national average of $14,347.
What percentage of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch in Carroll County?
60% of students in Carroll County qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, compared to the national rate of 52.2%.
Are there charter schools in Carroll County?
No, Carroll County does not currently include any charter schools.
What grade levels does Carroll County serve?
Carroll County serves grades PK through 12, covering elementary, middle, and high school levels.
What is the opportunity score for Carroll County?
The median opportunity score across schools in Carroll County is 37/100. The national median is 50/100. Opportunity scores reflect long-term economic mobility prospects for children who grow up in these communities.
About This Data

All figures on this page come directly from US federal open datasets — NCES Common Core of Data, EDFacts, and the Opportunity Atlas — and we work hard to keep them accurate and up to date. That said, federal data is published on an annual cycle, so some figures may not yet reflect the very latest school-year changes or local updates. We recommend using this page as a helpful starting point and cross-checking with the school or district directly, or visiting the NCES Common Core of Data and ed.gov for the most authoritative figures before making any important decisions.