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Bowdon High School

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Bowdon High School ranks 152 nd of 455 Georgia high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

Public Grades 9-12

152^nd

SchoolDigger Rank ?

of 455 Georgia High Schools

Better than 67% of Georgia high schools

Summary

Bowdon High School in Bowdon, GA, serves approximately 428 students in grades 9–12 within the Carroll County School District. The school has shown steady improvement over the past three years, climbing from the 51st to the 67th percentile statewide, and now ranks 152nd out of 455 Georgia high schools.

Bowdon's standout strength is its Biology End-of-Course (EOC) proficiency, which has exceeded both district and state averages for four consecutive years. In 2025–2026, 51.5% of Bowdon students were proficient in Biology—higher than every other Carroll County high school in the comparison set, including Central High School (45.7%) and Mt. Zion High School (28.4%). The school also posted a remarkable turnaround in Algebra I, jumping from just 19.4% proficiency in 2024–2025 to 50% in 2025–2026, surpassing both the district (42%) and state (48.1%). Bowdon's graduation rate of 97.2% exceeds the state average by a full 10 points, and the school has maintained rates above 92% for five straight years. Additionally, male students at Bowdon rank in the 72nd percentile statewide, a notable strength.

Bowdon invests heavily in its students, spending $14,183 per student—the highest among nearby schools—and maintaining a student-teacher ratio of 16.7:1, lower than most peers. However, challenges remain. The dropout rate of 4.3% is more than double the state average, and chronic absenteeism (18.1%) slightly exceeds the state rate. U.S. History proficiency, while improved to 39.7% in 2025–2026, has historically lagged behind district and state averages. Compared to Bremen High School—a top-tier school just 14 miles away—Bowdon trails in most academic metrics, though it serves a higher percentage of students from economically disadvantaged backgrounds. Overall, Bowdon's upward trajectory and strong Biology and graduation outcomes suggest a school making meaningful progress.

428

Students ?

16.7

Student/teacher ratio ?

$14,183

Per pupil spending ?

40.4%

Free/discounted lunch ?

504 W College St
Bowdon, GA 30108

(770) 258-5408

District: Carroll County

Feeder schools for Bowdon High School:

Elementary:	Bowdon Elementary School
Middle:	Bowdon Middle School

Racial breakdown:

White:

67.8%

African American:

15.2%

Hispanic:

9.3%

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At a glance

▬ Ranking trend: Holding steady — 63rd percentile in 2016 → 67th in 2026

Strengths

✓97% graduate in 4 years — above the Georgia average (87%)

✓Among the top-ranked schools in Carroll County

✓Above the Georgia median (67th percentile)

Worth a look

!Some student groups rank well below the school's overall statewide standing

Students meeting standards (2025-2026) ?

This school47%

District avg40%

Georgia avg45%

152^nd of 455

Georgia public high schools ?

Top 33%▲ up 3 pts since 2016

From top 37% (2016) to top 33% (2026)

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★★★★★

SchoolDigger rating ?

1^st of 5High Schools in the Carroll County

63^rd of 201Carroll County among Georgia districts

Statewide rank percentile over time (100 = the top-ranked school in the state; click a legend item to add a student group)

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All Students

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Georgia percentile	Rating
2026	52.7	152 of 455	66.6%	★★★☆☆
2025	49.7	171 of 451	62.1%	★★★☆☆
2024	42.5	223 of 454	50.9%	★★★☆☆
2023	46.5	201 of 448	55.1%	★★★☆☆
2022	49.7	175 of 431	59.4%	★★★☆☆
2021	37.8	226 of 410	44.9%	★★☆☆☆
2019	50.4	163 of 438	62.8%	★★★☆☆
2018	54.4	136 of 428	68.2%	★★★☆☆
2017	50.0	144 of 420	65.7%	★★★☆☆
2016	49.3	157 of 426	63.1%	★★★☆☆
2015	57.3	115 of 435	73.6%	★★★★☆
2014	62.8	114 of 425	73.2%	★★★★☆
2013	51.4	197 of 425	53.6%	★★★☆☆
2012	51.1	191 of 396	51.8%	★★★☆☆
2011	43.9	259 of 402	35.6%	★★☆☆☆
2010	49.8	200 of 384	47.9%	★★☆☆☆
2009	49.7	211 of 372	43.3%	★★☆☆☆
2008	56.9	156 of 370	57.8%	★★★☆☆
2007	60.4	132 of 358	63.1%	★★★☆☆
2006	48.6	185 of 335	44.8%	★★☆☆☆

African American

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Georgia percentile	Rating
2025	53.8	122 of 391	68.8%	★★★☆☆
2024	27.3	278 of 382	27.2%	★☆☆☆☆

Female

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Georgia percentile	Rating
2026	48.7	166 of 431	61.5%	★★★☆☆
2025	49.0	171 of 438	61.0%	★★★☆☆
2024	41.7	230 of 435	47.1%	★★☆☆☆
2023	42.6	219 of 433	49.4%	★★☆☆☆
2022	50.7	176 of 430	59.1%	★★★☆☆

Male

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Georgia percentile	Rating
2026	57.0	124 of 436	71.6%	★★★★☆
2025	48.7	172 of 442	61.1%	★★★☆☆
2024	42.8	213 of 436	51.1%	★★★☆☆
2023	49.2	171 of 436	60.8%	★★★☆☆
2022	45.5	205 of 427	52.0%	★★★☆☆

Special Education

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Georgia percentile	Rating
2024	29.0	244 of 344	29.1%	★☆☆☆☆
2022	35.3	204 of 331	38.4%	★★☆☆☆

White

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Georgia percentile	Rating
2026	37.4	187 of 334	44.0%	★★☆☆☆
2025	35.5	202 of 341	40.8%	★★☆☆☆
2024	30.8	235 of 346	32.1%	★★☆☆☆
2023	27.3	251 of 343	26.8%	★☆☆☆☆
2022	33.8	207 of 339	38.9%	★★☆☆☆

How student groups rank statewide ? (each group's percentile vs the same group at other schools — higher is better; the +/- beside each compares the group with this school's overall percentile)

Male (2026)72nd percentile+5 vs school

African American (2025)69th percentile+7 vs school

Female (2026)61st percentile-5 vs school

White (2026)44th percentile-23 vs school

Special Education (2024)29th percentile-22 vs school

By subject vs Georgia (2025-2026) ?

Biology52%+4 vs state

Algebra I50%~ state avg

United States History40%~ state avg

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2026)				Ranking (2025)				Milestones Assessment Algebra I (2026)	Milestones Assessment Biology (2026)	Milestones Assessment United States History (2026)	Per Pupil Expenditures (2025)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients (2025)	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2026)	Statewide Rank (2026)	State Percentile (2026)	SchoolDigger Rating (2026)	Average Standard Score (2025)	Statewide Rank (2025)	State Percentile (2025)	Rank Change from Previous Year	Milestones Assessment Algebra I End of Course	Milestones Assessment Biology End of Course	Milestones Assessment United States History End of Course	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Bowdon High School	Public	9-12	504 W College St	Bowdon	30108	Carroll County	Carroll County	No	No	No	No	(770) 258-5408	428	26	16.7	40.4%	290 (67.8%)	65 (15.2%)	40 (9.3%)	1 (0.2%)	1 (0.2%)	1 (0.2%)	30 (7.0%)	52.7	152^nd of 455 public high schools	66.6%		49.7	171^st of 451 public high schools	62.1%	19	50.0	51.5	39.7	$14,183	$372	$13,811
Mt. Zion High School	Public	9-12	280 Eureka Church Rd	Carrollton	30117	Carroll County	Carroll County	No	No	No	No	(770) 834-6654	496	29	17.2	47.0%	305 (61.5%)	72 (14.5%)	81 (16.3%)	2 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	36 (7.3%)	26	311^th of 455 public high schools	31.6%		36.3	259^th of 451 public high schools	42.6%	52	21.8	28.4	34.5	$12,401	$371	$12,029
Carrollton High School	Public	9-12	201 Trojan Dr	Carrollton	30117	Carroll County	Carrollton City	No	No	No	No	(770) 834-7726	1,859	110	16.9	50.5%	657 (35.3%)	591 (31.8%)	455 (24.5%)	45 (2.4%)	2 (0.1%)	1 (0.1%)	108 (5.8%)	51.7	158^th of 455 public high schools	65.3%		57.3	134^th of 451 public high schools	70.3%	24	39.1	45.4	49.7	$13,447	$475	$12,972
Central High School	Public	9-12	113 Central High Rd	Carrollton	30116	Carroll County	Carroll County	No	No	No	No	(770) 834-3386	1,338	68	19.6	38.5%	969 (72.4%)	139 (10.4%)	155 (11.6%)	4 (0.3%)	3 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	68 (5.1%)	41.1	214^th of 455 public high schools	53.0%		58.2	130^th of 451 public high schools	71.2%	84	40.3	45.7	33.0	$11,229	$371	$10,858
Bremen High School	Public	9-12	529 Laurel Street	Bremen	30110	Haralson County	Bremen City	No	No	No	No	(770) 537-2592	744	41	18.0	24.7%	653 (87.8%)	37 (5.0%)	14 (1.9%)	13 (1.7%)	1 (0.1%)	1 (0.1%)	25 (3.4%)	71.4	63^rd of 455 public high schools	86.2%		88.4	23^rd of 451 public high schools	94.9%	40	61.6	63.9	54.7	$12,237	$264	$11,973
Haralson County High School	Public	9-12	1655 Georgia Highway 120	Tallapoosa	30176	Haralson County	Haralson County	No	No	No	Yes	(770) 574-7647	1,001	70	14.4	82.1%	880 (87.9%)	28 (2.8%)	46 (4.6%)	5 (0.5%)	3 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	39 (3.9%)	68.1	76^th of 455 public high schools	83.3%		59.5	122^nd of 451 public high schools	72.9%	46	54.6	62.9	56.1	$13,608	$1,056	$12,552
Haralson County Rebel Academy	Public, Virtual	6-12	1655 Georgia Highway 120	Tallapoosa	30176	Haralson County	Haralson County	No	No	Yes	No	(770) 574-7647	24	1	20.0	100.0%	23 (95.8%)	1 (4.2%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)								(n/a)
Temple High School	Public	9-12	589 Sage St	Temple	30179	Carroll County	Carroll County	No	No	No	No	(770) 562-3218	868	43	20.0	36.8%	541 (62.3%)	173 (19.9%)	77 (8.9%)	8 (0.9%)	4 (0.5%)	1 (0.1%)	64 (7.4%)	35.6	252^nd of 455 public high schools	44.6%		37.9	244^th of 451 public high schools	45.9%	8	30.7	37.2	38.5	$11,130	$371	$10,759

Frequently Asked Questions about Bowdon High School

What is the racial makeup of Bowdon High School?

Students at Bowdon High School are 68% White, 15% African American, 9% Hispanic, 7% Two or more races.

Is Bowdon High School a good school?

Bowdon High School ranks 152^nd of 455 Georgia high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

What district is Bowdon High School in?

Carroll County

What schools feed into Bowdon High School?

Bowdon High School is fed by the following schools:

Elementary : Bowdon Elementary School
Middle : Bowdon Middle School

How many students attend Bowdon High School?

In the 2024-25 school year, 428 students attended Bowdon High School.

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