Bowdon High School is a public high school, part of the Carroll County School System, located in Bowdon, Georgia, United States. The school's mascot is the Red Devil.
Serving 428 students in grades 9-12, Bowdon High School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Georgia for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 45-49% (which is higher than the Georgia state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40-44% (which is approximately equal to the Georgia state average of 40%).
The student-teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the Georgia state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 32% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Georgia state average of 66% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 428 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 32%
- Graduation Rate: 90-94% (Top 30% in GA)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50%
- Math Proficiency: 45-49% (Top 30%)
- Reading Proficiency: 40-44% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 50-54% (Top 30%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), GA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Bowdon High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Georgia for:
Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools
Community Size
School Overview
Bowdon High School's student population of 428 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 26 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
428 students
Total Classroom Teachers
26 teachers
Year Founded
1923
School Calendar
School Rankings
Bowdon 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 Bowdon High School is 0.51, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.72. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#688 out of 2192 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
45-49%
39%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
40%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-54%
40%
Student-Teacher Ratio
16:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
5%
Hispanic
10%
20%
Black
15%
36%
White
68%
34%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
7%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
90-94%
84%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
40%
63%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
12%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), GA Dept. of Education
School Notes
- School Mascot: Red Devil
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Bowdon High School's ranking?
Bowdon High School is ranked #688 out of 2,192 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Georgia.
What schools are Bowdon High School often compared to?
Bowdon High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Central High School, Villa Rica High School, Carrollton High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
45-49% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 39% GA state average), while 40-44% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 40% GA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Bowdon High School?
The graduation rate of Bowdon High School is 90-94%, which is higher than the Georgia state average of 84%.
How many students attend Bowdon High School?
428 students attend Bowdon High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
68% of Bowdon High School students are White, 15% of students are Black, 10% of students are Hispanic, and 7% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Bowdon High School?
Bowdon High School has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the Georgia state average of 14:1.
What grades does Bowdon High School offer ?
Bowdon High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Bowdon High School part of?
Bowdon High School is part of Carroll County School District.
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