High Schools in Carrollton City

Carrollton High School is the sole high school in Carrollton City, serving grades 9–12 with an enrollment of 1,859 students in a district that ranks 64th out of 201 in Georgia.

Carrollton High School presents a mixed picture for parents. The school’s biggest strength is U.S. History, where 49.7% of students scored proficient in 2025–2026—more than 11 points above the state average of 38.5%. Graduation rates are also a bright spot: 92.8% of students graduate, compared to 87.2% statewide, and the dropout rate of 1.7% is below the state’s 2.4%. However, the school’s overall state ranking has slipped from 124th to 158th over two years, and chronic absenteeism is a concern at 20.8%, notably higher than the state’s 17.7%. In math, Algebra I proficiency fell to 39.1% while the state average rose to 48.1%, widening the gap to 9 points. Biology also flipped from above to slightly below the state average (45.4% vs. 47.2%).

With about half of students (50.46%) qualifying for free/reduced lunch, the school serves a majority-low-income population yet still outperforms the state in social studies and graduation outcomes. Per-student spending is $13,447 with a 16.9:1 student-teacher ratio. For parents, the key takeaway is that Carrollton High School excels in history and getting students to graduation, but attendance and math proficiency are areas that need attention. The school’s declining ranking appears tied to these challenges, though its strong graduation rate suggests students who stay engaged do succeed. Note that ELA scores are not yet available and will be released in December.