For the 2026 school year, there are 3 public high schools serving 3,693 students in Carrollton, GA.
The top-ranked public high schools in Carrollton, GA are Central High School, Mt. Zion High School and Carrollton 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 41% (versus the Georgia public high school average of 35%), and reading proficiency score of 46% (versus the 43% 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 98% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Georgia or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 48% 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 (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
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: #22.
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: #33.
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%
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, Mt. Zion High School and Carrollton 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 48% 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. Central High School
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