Carrollton High School is a public high school in Carrollton, Georgia, United States, part of the Carrollton City School System. The school's mascot is the Trojan.
Serving 1,825 students in grades 9-12, Carrollton High School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Georgia for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 37% (which is lower than the Georgia state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 44% (which is higher than the Georgia state average of 40%).
The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is higher than the Georgia state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 63% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Georgia state average of 65% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 1,825 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
- Minority Enrollment: 63%
- Graduation Rate: 91% (Top 50% in GA)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50%
- Math Proficiency: 37% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 44% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 46% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), GA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Carrollton High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Georgia for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
School Overview
Carrollton High School's student population of 1,825 students has grown by 11% over five school years.
The teacher population of 105 teachers has grown by 17% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
1,825 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
105 teachers
Year Founded
1886
School Calendar
Campus Size
50
School Rankings
Carrollton High School ranks within the top 50% of all 2,192 schools in Georgia (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Carrollton High School is 0.71, which is equal to the diversity score at state average of 0.71. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#820 out of 2192 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
37%
39%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
44%
40%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
46%
40%
Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
2%
5%
Hispanic
25%
19%
Black
31%
36%
White
37%
35%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
91%
84%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
47%
59%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), GA Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Carrollton High School's ranking?
Carrollton High School is ranked #820 out of 2,192 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Georgia.
What schools are Carrollton High School often compared to?
Carrollton High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Central High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
37% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 39% GA state average), while 44% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 40% GA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Carrollton High School?
The graduation rate of Carrollton High School is 91%, which is higher than the Georgia state average of 84%.
How many students attend Carrollton High School?
1,825 students attend Carrollton High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
37% of Carrollton High School students are White, 31% of students are Black, 25% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Carrollton High School?
Carrollton High School has a student ration of 17:1, which is higher than the Georgia state average of 14:1.
What grades does Carrollton High School offer ?
Carrollton High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Carrollton High School part of?
Carrollton High School is part of Carrollton City School District.
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