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Central High School

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Central High School ranks 131 st of 452 Georgia high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

Public Grades 9-12

131^st

SchoolDigger Rank ?

of 452 Georgia High Schools

Better than 71% of Georgia high schools

Summary

Central High School is a public high school in Carrollton, Georgia, serving 1,356 students in grades 9-12. It is part of the Carroll County School District, which is ranked 58 out of 206 districts in the state and has a 4-star rating.

Central High School consistently outperforms the Carroll County and Georgia state averages in standardized test scores across various subjects, including American Literature, Algebra I, Biology, and United States History. For example, in the 2024-2025 school year, 44.8% of Central High School students were proficient or better in American Literature, compared to 41% for the county and 40.4% for the state. The school also maintains a high four-year graduation rate of 99.4%, significantly higher than the county and state averages.

While Central High School outperforms its peers academically, it has a relatively high percentage of free and reduced-price lunch recipients at 61.58% in the 2023-2024 school year. This suggests the school is able to provide a high-quality education to a diverse student population, including those from lower-income backgrounds. Nearby schools, such as Villa Rica High School, Temple High School, Bowdon High School, and Mt. Zion High School, generally have lower academic performance and graduation rates, but serve an even higher percentage of economically disadvantaged students.

1,338

Students ?

19.6

Student/teacher ratio ?

$11,229

Per pupil spending ?

38.5%

Free/discounted lunch ?

113 Central High Rd
Carrollton, GA 30116

(770) 834-3386

District: Carroll County

Feeder schools for Central High School:

Elementary:	Central Elementary School
	Roopville Elementary School
	Whitesburg Elementary School
Middle:	Central Middle School

Racial breakdown:

White:

72.4%

Hispanic:

11.6%

African American:

10.4%

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At a glance

▬ Ranking trend: Holding steady — 71st percentile in 2015 → 71st in 2025

Strengths

✓98% graduate in 4 years — above the Georgia average (87%)

✓Among the top-ranked schools in Carroll County

✓Above the Georgia median (71st percentile)

Students meeting standards (2024-2025) ?

This school47%

District avg40%

Georgia avg42%

131^st of 452

Georgia public high schools ?

Top 29%▬ steady since 2015

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★★★★★

SchoolDigger rating ?

1^st of 5High Schools in the Carroll County

58^th of 206Carroll 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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Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Georgia percentile	Rating
2025	58.2	131 of 452	71.0%	★★★★☆
2024	60.2	129 of 458	71.8%	★★★★☆
2023	54.6	144 of 442	67.4%	★★★☆☆
2022	59.0	118 of 429	72.5%	★★★★☆
2021	64.2	88 of 410	78.5%	★★★★☆
2019	59.0	117 of 438	73.3%	★★★★☆
2018	59.0	116 of 428	72.9%	★★★★☆
2017	45.4	170 of 420	59.5%	★★★☆☆
2016	47.3	171 of 426	59.9%	★★★☆☆
2015	53.9	128 of 435	70.6%	★★★★☆
2014	50.4	211 of 425	50.4%	★★★☆☆
2013	44.3	257 of 425	39.5%	★★☆☆☆
2012	51.5	189 of 396	52.3%	★★★☆☆
2011	53.0	197 of 402	51.0%	★★★☆☆
2010	52.9	180 of 384	53.1%	★★★☆☆
2009	44.5	237 of 372	36.3%	★★☆☆☆
2008	52.8	187 of 370	49.5%	★★☆☆☆
2007	51.9	176 of 358	50.8%	★★★☆☆
2006	41.3	221 of 335	34.0%	★★☆☆☆

By subject vs Georgia (2024-2025) ?

Biology52%+8 vs state

Algebra I51%+6 vs state

American Literature and Composition45%+4 vs state

United States History35%-4 vs state

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What people are saying

by a parent
Friday, August 18, 2023

Central is the best high school for students in Carrollton. The teachers and administration truly care about the success of all students. Graduates leave there ready for success as an adult and have been provided an exceptional education. With the number of students getting into elite colleges and starting great jobs in the workforce, there’s no other high school that does that more consistently in Carrollton. Close Quote

by a teacher
Friday, July 8, 2022

Central Carroll High offers premier educational opportunities to ALL students. Teachers work year round to prepare meaningful and engaging activities in the classroom (above average). The positive relationships between Teachers and Students set our school apart from others. Our students are vessels of greatness: performing arts (phenomenal), on the courts and fields (Championship Winners) as well as extensive club offerings and participation (First Place). The JROTC program is the “Best of the Blue (Highest Honor awarded) and we excel at operationalizing vertical connections with our feeder schools. Most importantly, our connections are not bound by the walls of our schools. CHS staff and students make year round investments into our community. #OneFamily Close Quote

by a parent
Thursday, September 2, 2021

We feel like we are part of a big family in this school. Teachers really care about their students. Close Quote

by a parent
Thursday, August 29, 2019

Very good school Close Quote

by a teacher
Thursday, August 29, 2019

A great school that cares about its students and offers the highest quality education. Close Quote

by a teacher
Wednesday, August 28, 2019

Central High is a wonderful place to work. Great community, awesome students, and a sense of pride for our academics, athletics, and fine arts! Close Quote

by a teacher
Wednesday, August 28, 2019

Administration and teachers work diligently to create an atmosphere of learning for all students. Close Quote

Schools Near Central High School

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2025)				Ranking (2024)				Milestones Assessment American Literature and Composition (2025)	Milestones Assessment Algebra I (2025)	Milestones Assessment Biology (2025)	Milestones Assessment United States History (2025)	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	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2025)	Statewide Rank (2025)	State Percentile (2025)	SchoolDigger Rating (2025)	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	Rank Change from Previous Year	Milestones Assessment American Literature and Composition End of Course	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
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%)	58.2	131^st of 452 public high schools	71.0%		60.2	129^th of 458 public high schools	71.8%	2	44.8	51.3	52.3	34.7	$11,229	$371	$10,858
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%)	57.3	135^th of 452 public high schools	70.1%		61.4	124^th of 458 public high schools	72.9%	11	45.2	40.1	47.2	45.8	$13,447	$475	$12,972
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%)	36.3	260^th of 452 public high schools	42.5%		53.6	162^nd of 458 public high schools	64.6%	98	36.7	29.1	30.1	35.0	$12,401	$371	$12,029
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%)	49.7	172^nd of 452 public high schools	61.9%		42.5	224^th of 458 public high schools	51.1%	52	44.7	19.4	57.6	24.4	$14,183	$372	$13,811
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%)	88.4	23^rd of 452 public high schools	94.9%		88.3	24^th of 458 public high schools	94.8%	1	63.5	73.1	79.3	67.0	$12,237	$264	$11,973
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%)	37.9	245^th of 452 public high schools	45.8%		37.9	251^st of 458 public high schools	45.2%	6	36.7	20.6	44.8	23.2	$11,130	$371	$10,759
Villa Rica High School	Public	9-12	600 Rocky Branch Rd	Villa Rica	30180	Carroll County	Carroll County	No	No	No	No	(770) 459-5185	1,681	84	20.0	36.9%	730 (43.4%)	597 (35.5%)	221 (13.1%)	8 (0.5%)	3 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	122 (7.3%)	47	186^th of 452 public high schools	58.8%		48.9	196^th of 458 public high schools	57.2%	10	40.7	23.3	45.6	39.9	$10,619	$426	$10,193
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%)	59.5	123^rd of 452 public high schools	72.8%		51.7	175^th of 458 public high schools	61.8%	52	24.7	56.0	61.4	51.9	$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)
Alexander High School	Public	9-12	6500 Alexander Pkwy	Douglasville	30135	Douglas County	Douglas County	No	No	No	No	(770) 651-6000	1,830	100	18.3	52.3%	716 (39.1%)	617 (33.7%)	341 (18.6%)	27 (1.5%)	5 (0.3%)	2 (0.1%)	122 (6.7%)	45.6	195^th of 452 public high schools	56.9%		43.1	222^nd of 458 public high schools	51.5%	27	39.4	33.4	35.3	41.1	$12,078	$426	$11,652

Frequently Asked Questions about Central High School

What is the racial makeup of Central High School?

Students at Central High School are 72% White, 12% Hispanic, 10% African American, 5% Two or more races.

Is Central High School a good school?

Central High School ranks 131^st of 452 Georgia high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

What district is Central High School in?

Carroll County

What schools feed into Central High School?

Central High School is fed by the following schools:

Elementary : Central Elementary School
Elementary : Roopville Elementary School
Elementary : Whitesburg Elementary School
Middle : Central Middle School

How many students attend Central High School?

In the 2024-25 school year, 1,338 students attended Central High School.

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