Best Public Schools in Carrollton, GA

The city of Carrollton, Georgia, is home to 12 schools, including 6 elementary schools, 3 middle schools, and 3 high schools. These schools serve students across the Carrollton City and Carroll County districts.

Several schools in Carrollton stand out as high-performing. Central Elementary School ranks in the top 15% of Georgia elementary schools, with over 50% of students proficient in English Language Arts and Mathematics. Similarly, Central Middle School ranks in the top 15% of Georgia middle schools, with exceptional test scores. At the high school level, Carrollton High School ranks in the top 30% of Georgia high schools and boasts an impressive 85.4% four-year graduation rate.

The data also reveals some variation in performance across the schools. While the middle schools maintain a relatively consistent level of achievement, the elementary and high schools show more diversity in their test scores and other metrics. Additionally, there appears to be a correlation between a school's socioeconomic status, as measured by free and reduced lunch rates, and its academic performance, with the highest-poverty schools generally underperforming their more affluent counterparts.