Summary:
Zip code 30180 is home to one high school, Villa Rica High School, which serves grades 9 through 12 with an enrollment of 1,681 students in the Carroll County school district.
Villa Rica High School stands out for its strong graduation rate of 96.7% for 2024-2025, which is nearly 10 points above the state average of 87.2%, and its low dropout rate of 1.7%, below the state's 2.4%. However, the school faces notable academic challenges, particularly in mathematics. Only 25.5% of students scored proficient in Algebra I in 2025-2026, compared to 42% district-wide and 48.1% statewide—a persistent gap that also appeared the prior year (23.3% vs. 44.9% state). In contrast, the school outperforms its district in Biology (41.1% vs. 40.5%) and US History (39.3% vs. 37.1%), showing that struggles are concentrated in math rather than across all subjects. Chronic absenteeism is a concern at 21.3%, well above the district's 15.3% and state's 17.7%, which may contribute to the school's ranking drop from 186th in 2024-2025 to 245th in 2025-2026 after improving the prior year.
For parents, this school offers excellent graduation outcomes and a safe path to a diploma, but math proficiency is a clear weak point that may require extra support at home or through tutoring. The school's per-student spending of $10,619 and a 20:1 student-teacher ratio suggest larger class sizes, which could limit individualized attention in challenging subjects. The elevated absenteeism rate is worth monitoring, as it often correlates with lower achievement. Overall, Villa Rica High School is a solid choice for students who are strong in science and history, but families should be proactive about math enrichment and attendance to help mitigate the school's most significant academic gaps.
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