For the 2026 school year, there are 7 public high schools serving 6,689 students in Carroll County, GA.
The top-ranked public high schools in Carroll County, GA are Temple High School, Central High School and Bowdon High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Carroll County, GA public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 39% (versus the Georgia public high school average of 35%), and reading proficiency score of 45% (versus the 43% statewide average). High schools in Carroll County have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of Georgia public high schools.
Carroll County, GA public high school have a Graduation Rate of 93%, which is more than the Georgia average of 85%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Central High School, with 98% 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 Carroll County (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Temple High School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
589 Sage St
Temple, GA 30179
(770) 562-3218
Temple, GA 30179
(770) 562-3218
Gr: 9-12 | 868 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 38%
Rank: #22.
Central High School
(Math: 43% | Reading: 49%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
113 Central High Rd
Carrollton, GA 30116
(770) 834-3386
Carrollton, GA 30116
(770) 834-3386
Gr: 9-12 | 1,338 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 27%
Rank: #3 - 43. - 4.
Bowdon High School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
504 W College St
Bowdon, GA 30108
(770) 258-5408
Bowdon, GA 30108
(770) 258-5408
Gr: 9-12 | 428 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 32%
Rank: #3 - 43. - 4.
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
Gr: 9-12 | 496 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 38%
Rank: #55.
Carrollton High School
(Math: 37% | Reading: 44%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
201 Trojan Dr
Carrollton, GA 30117
(770) 834-7726
Carrollton, GA 30117
(770) 834-7726
Gr: 9-12 | 1,859 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 65%
Rank: #66.
Villa Rica High School
(Math: 34% | Reading: 45%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
600 Rocky Branch Rd
Villa Rica, GA 30180
(770) 459-5185
Villa Rica, GA 30180
(770) 459-5185
Gr: 9-12 | 1,681 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 57%
Rank: #77.
Kidspeace
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
101 Kidspeace Dr
Bowdon, GA 30108
(770) 437-7200
Bowdon, GA 30108
(770) 437-7200
Gr: 4-12 | 50 students Student-teacher ratio: 50:1 Minority enrollment: 44%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public high schools in Carroll County, GA?
The top-ranked public high schools in Carroll County, GA include Temple High School, Central High School and Bowdon High School.
How many public high schools are located in Carroll County?
7 public high schools are located in Carroll County.
What is the racial composition of students in Carroll County?
Carroll County 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 Carroll County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public high schools in Carroll County include: Temple High School vs. Villa Rica High School, Carrollton High School vs. Central High School, Central High School vs. Carrollton High School
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