Summary:
Zip code 30117 in Carrollton, Georgia, is served by two middle schools—Carrollton Middle School and Mt. Zion Middle School—which together educate roughly 1,684 students in grades 6-8 across the Carrollton City and Carroll County districts.
These two schools offer very different strengths. Carrollton Middle School is the standout for advanced coursework: 100% of its Algebra I students and 90.9% of its Physical Science students scored proficient or better, more than double the state averages. However, its overall grade-level math scores hover near or slightly below state levels, suggesting its advanced-track program is highly selective. Mt. Zion Middle School is the rising performer, jumping 72 spots in state ranking over two years to reach the 51st percentile. It outperforms Carrollton in 6th and 7th grade math (47.2% and 46.6% proficient vs. 36.4% and 39.8%), but falls sharply behind in 8th grade math (37.7% vs. 45.7%) and dramatically in 8th grade science (11.3% vs. 32.1%). Mt. Zion also has a higher chronic absenteeism rate (20.6% vs. 15.2%), which may be a factor in its academic struggles.
Despite spending $1,914 more per student, Mt. Zion Middle School trails Carrollton Middle School in most measures, indicating that spending alone doesn't drive results. Both schools share a weakness in 8th grade social studies, falling below the state average of 40.2%. For parents, Carrollton Middle School is the clear choice for students ready for high school-level coursework, while Mt. Zion Middle School offers smaller classes and upward momentum, though it faces significant challenges in science and attendance that families should consider.
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