Summary:
Zip code 30116 is home to one middle school, Central Middle School, which serves grades 6-8 with an enrollment of 1,009 students in the Carroll County school district.
Central Middle School is a standout performer, ranking in the 90th percentile statewide (57th of 578 schools) for the 2025-2026 school year, a remarkable jump from 104th place just two years earlier. The school outperforms both district and state averages in every tested subject. Its most impressive results come in advanced coursework: 98.7% of students scored proficient in Algebra I and 100% in High School Physical Science, compared to state averages of 48.1% and 60.9%, respectively. In standard grade-level subjects, the school also excels—6th grade math proficiency is 69.7% versus the state's 40.7%, and 8th grade social studies is 57.3% versus 40.2%. Science remains the relative weak spot at 47% proficiency, though it still beats the state average of 29.7%.
Beyond test scores, the school demonstrates strong engagement and efficient use of resources. Chronic absenteeism is just 10.7%, well below the state's 17.7%, even though 37.86% of students qualify for free/reduced lunch. With a student-teacher ratio of 14.8:1 and per-student spending of $12,909, the school achieves top-quartile results while serving a moderate-poverty population. Year-over-year math scores improved in 6th and 7th grades, while 8th grade math dipped slightly. Given its rapid upward trajectory, Central Middle School appears poised to break into the top 50 schools in Georgia within the next couple of years. Note that English Language Arts scores for 2025-2026 were not included in this release and will be available in December.
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