For the 2025 school year, there are 3 public high schools serving 3,652 students in Carrollton, GA.
The top ranked public high schools in Carrollton, GA are Central High School, Carrollton High School and Mt. Zion High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Carrollton, GA public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 47% (versus the Georgia public high school average of 33%), and reading proficiency score of 46% (versus the 42% statewide average). High schools in Carrollton have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of Georgia public high schools.
Carrollton, GA public high school have a Graduation Rate of 94%, which is more than the Georgia average of 85%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Central High School, with ≥99% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Georgia or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 46% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Georgia public high school average of 65% (majority Black).
Best Public High Schools in Carrollton, GA (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Central High School
(Math: 46% | Reading: 49%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
113 Central High Rd
Carrollton, GA 30116
(770) 834-3386
Carrollton, GA 30116
(770) 834-3386
Grades: 9-12
| 1,356 students
Rank: #22.
Carrollton High School
(Math: 48% | Reading: 44%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
201 Trojan Dr
Carrollton, GA 30117
(770) 834-7726
Carrollton, GA 30117
(770) 834-7726
Grades: 9-12
| 1,825 students
Rank: #33.
Mt. Zion High School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
280 Eureka Church Rd
Carrollton, GA 30117
(770) 834-6654
Carrollton, GA 30117
(770) 834-6654
Grades: 9-12
| 471 students
Carrollton, Georgia Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Burwell Psychoeducational Center (Closed 2023)
Special Education School
423 Alabama St
Carrollton, GA 30117
(770) 830-6766
Carrollton, GA 30117
(770) 830-6766
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Burwell Psychoeducational Program (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
423 Alabama St
Carrollton, GA 30117
(770) 830-6766
Carrollton, GA 30117
(770) 830-6766
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Goal Program (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
1075 Newnan Rd
Carrollton, GA 30116
(770) 830-5012
Carrollton, GA 30116
(770) 830-5012
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
113 Central High Rd
Carrollton, GA 30116
(770) 254-5970
Carrollton, GA 30116
(770) 254-5970
Grades: 10-12
| 32 students
1075 Newnan Highway
Carrollton, GA 30116
(770) 832-8380
Carrollton, GA 30116
(770) 832-8380
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in Carrollton, GA?
The top ranked public high schools in Carrollton, GA include Central High School, Carrollton High School and Mt. Zion High School.
How many public high schools are located in Carrollton?
3 public high schools are located in Carrollton.
What is the racial composition of students in Carrollton?
Carrollton public high schools minority enrollment is 46% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Georgia public high schools average of 65% (majority Black).
Which public high schools in Carrollton are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public high schools in Carrollton include: Carrollton High School vs. Central High School, Central High School vs. Carrollton High School, Mt. Zion High School vs. Carrollton High School
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