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Mt. Zion High School

Q: Is Mt. Zion High School a good school?

Mt. Zion High School ranks 260 th of 452 Georgia high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

Public Grades 9-12

260^th

SchoolDigger Rank ?

of 452 Georgia High Schools

Better than 42% of Georgia high schools

Summary

Mt. Zion High School is a public high school in Carrollton, Georgia, serving 471 students in grades 9-12 and part of the Carroll County School District, which is ranked 58 out of 206 districts in the state and has a 4-star rating.

Mt. Zion High School has seen a steady improvement in its 4-year graduation rates, increasing from 84.4% in 2022-2023 to 97.2% in 2023-2024, indicating the school is effectively supporting students to complete their high school education. However, the school's performance on standardized tests has been mixed, with some subjects showing lower proficiency rates compared to the district and state averages. For example, in American Literature and Composition, Mt. Zion High School's proficiency rates have been lower than the Carroll County and Georgia averages, while in subjects like Algebra I and Biology, the school has performed better than the district and state in certain years.

Comparing Mt. Zion High School to nearby schools, such as Villa Rica High School and Temple High School, reveals similar performance on the Milestones Assessments, with mixed results compared to the district and state averages. However, schools like Bowdon High School and Central High School tend to outperform Mt. Zion High School on the Milestones Assessments, with higher proficiency rates in certain subjects. Additionally, the nearby Haralson County High School, which is in a different district, has generally stronger performance on the Milestones Assessments compared to Mt. Zion High School.

496

Students ?

17.2

Student/teacher ratio ?

$12,401

Per pupil spending ?

47%

Free/discounted lunch ?

280 Eureka Church Rd
Carrollton, GA 30117

(770) 834-6654

District: Carroll County

Feeder schools for Mt. Zion High School:

Elementary:	Mount Zion Elementary School
Middle:	Mt. Zion Middle School

Racial breakdown:

White:

61.5%

Hispanic:

16.3%

African American:

14.5%

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At a glance

▼ Ranking trend: Declining — 57th percentile in 2015 → 42nd in 2025

Strengths

✓99% graduate in 4 years — above the Georgia average (87%)

Worth a look

!Test scores below the Georgia average (32% vs 42% meeting standards)

!High chronic absenteeism (28% vs 20% Georgia)

!Ranking has slipped — down 15 percentile points since 2015

Students meeting standards (2024-2025) ?

This school32%

District avg40%

Georgia avg42%

260^th of 452

Georgia public high schools ?

Bottom 42%▼ down 15 pts since 2015

From top 43% (2015) to bottom 42% (2025)

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★★★★★

SchoolDigger rating ?

5^th 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	36.3	260 of 452	42.5%	★★☆☆☆
2024	53.6	162 of 458	64.6%	★★★☆☆
2023	45.9	201 of 442	54.5%	★★★☆☆
2022	50.1	172 of 429	59.9%	★★★☆☆
2021	45.0	183 of 410	55.4%	★★★☆☆
2019	44.6	193 of 438	55.9%	★★★☆☆
2018	43.6	199 of 428	53.5%	★★★☆☆
2017	39.1	217 of 420	48.3%	★★☆☆☆
2016	32.7	258 of 426	39.4%	★★☆☆☆
2015	44.5	187 of 435	57.0%	★★★☆☆
2014	50.7	207 of 425	51.3%	★★★☆☆
2013	38.4	287 of 425	32.5%	★★☆☆☆
2011	46.3	246 of 402	38.8%	★★☆☆☆
2010	43.6	236 of 384	38.5%	★★☆☆☆

By subject vs Georgia (2024-2025) ?

American Literature and Composition37%-4 vs state

United States History35%-4 vs state

Biology30%-14 vs state

Algebra I29%-16 vs state

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What people are saying

by a citizen
Monday, August 19, 2019

This may be a small school in the area but it is a top notch school. The campus and school is always clean, the faculty/staff are alway friendly. This is a school that the faculty and staff care about each and every student. The education in this school is top rate and it gets better every year. If you are looking for a school that your child will receive a top rated education and be care for like family this is your school. Close Quote

by a parent
Thursday, October 13, 2016

A wonderful family environment! I love the close knit community feeling, Mt. Zion is a wonderful school and community. Close Quote

by a parent
Wednesday, September 7, 2016

The scores don't tell the whole story. There are real socioeconomic challenges that are hard to overcome. But the teachers and administrators give it their all - many treat those kids like their own. MZHS was good to us and good for our son. Close Quote

Schools Near Mt. Zion 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
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
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
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
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
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)
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

Frequently Asked Questions about Mt. Zion High School

How many students attend Mt. Zion High School?

In the 2024-25 school year, 496 students attended Mt. Zion High School.

What district is Mt. Zion High School in?

Carroll County

What is the racial makeup of Mt. Zion High School?

Students at Mt. Zion High School are 61% White, 16% Hispanic, 15% African American, 7% Two or more races.

What schools feed into Mt. Zion High School?

Mt. Zion High School is fed by the following schools:

Elementary : Mount Zion Elementary School
Middle : Mt. Zion Middle School

Is Mt. Zion High School a good school?

Mt. Zion High School ranks 260^th of 452 Georgia high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

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