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Public School Review - Established 2003

Best Carroll County Public Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 32 public schools serving 23,556 students in Carroll County, GA (there are 5 private schools, serving 556 private students). 98% of all K-12 students in Carroll County, GA are educated in public schools (compared to the GA state average of 92%).
The top-ranked public schools in Carroll County, GA are Central Elementary School, Ithica Elementary School and Roopville Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Carroll County, GA public schools have an average math proficiency score of 45% (versus the Georgia public school average of 39%), and reading proficiency score of 42% (versus the 40% statewide average). Schools in Carroll County have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of Georgia public schools.
Minority enrollment is 46% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Georgia public school average of 66% (majority Black).

Best Public Schools in Carroll County (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Central Elementary School
(Math: 71% | Reading: 60%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
175 Primary School Rd
Carrollton, GA 30116
(770) 832-6466
Gr: PK-5 | 991 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 33%
Rank: #22.
Ithica Elementary School
(Math: 62% | Reading: 58%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
75 Whitworth Rd
Villa Rica, GA 30180
(678) 840-5101
Gr: PK-5 | 809 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 56%
Rank: #33.
Roopville Elementary School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
60 Old Carrollton Rd
Roopville, GA 30170
(770) 854-4421
Gr: PK-5 | 457 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 16%
Rank: #44.
Central Middle School
(Math: 61% | Reading: 48%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
155 Whooping Creek Rd
Carrollton, GA 30116
(770) 832-8114
Gr: 6-8 | 1,009 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 27%
Rank: #55.
Providence Elementary School
(Math: 57% | Reading: 49%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
287 Rainey Rd
Temple, GA 30179
(770) 562-3076
Gr: PK-5 | 557 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 23%
Rank: #66.
Union Elementary School
(Math: 58% | Reading: 46%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
206 Highway 101 S
Temple, GA 30179
(770) 443-4191
Gr: PK-5 | 346 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 21%
Rank: #77.
Bowdon Elementary School
(Math: 59% | Reading: 42%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
223 Kent Ave
Bowdon, GA 30108
(770) 258-2161
Gr: PK-5 | 781 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 31%
Rank: #88.
Whitesburg Elementary School
(Math: 52% | Reading: 45%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
868 Main St
Whitesburg, GA 30185
(770) 832-3875
Gr: PK-5 | 517 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 17%
Rank: #99.
Temple Elementary School
(Math: 48% | Reading: 48%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
95 Otis St
Temple, GA 30179
(770) 562-3076
Gr: PK-5 | 666 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 46%
Rank: #10 - 1110. - 11.
Ephesus Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
24414 Georgia Highway 100
Roopville, GA 30170
(770) 854-4400
Gr: PK-5 | 180 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
Rank: #10 - 1110. - 11.
Temple High School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
589 Sage St
Temple, GA 30179
(770) 562-3218
Gr: 9-12 | 868 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 38%
Rank: #1212.
Bowdon Middle School
(Math: 50% | Reading: 43%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
129 N Jonesville Rd
Bowdon, GA 30108
(770) 258-1778
Gr: 6-8 | 338 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 26%
Rank: #1313.
Central High School
(Math: 43% | Reading: 49%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
113 Central High Rd
Carrollton, GA 30116
(770) 834-3386
Gr: 9-12 | 1,338 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 27%
Rank: #1414.
Carrollton Elementary School
(Math: 52% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
401 Ben Scott Blvd
Carrollton, GA 30117
(770) 832-2120
Gr: PK-3 | 1,894 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 66%
Rank: #15 - 1615. - 16.
Bowdon High School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
504 W College St
Bowdon, GA 30108
(770) 258-5408
Gr: 9-12 | 428 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 32%
Rank: #15 - 1615. - 16.
Mt. Zion High School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
280 Eureka Church Rd
Carrollton, GA 30117
(770) 834-6654
Gr: 9-12 | 496 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 38%
Rank: #1717.
Sand Hill Elementary School
(Math: 52% | Reading: 37%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
45 Sandhill School Rd
Carrollton, GA 30116
(770) 832-8541
Gr: PK-5 | 733 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 40%
Rank: #1818.
Carrollton Upper Elementary School
(Math: 46% | Reading: 43%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
510 Ben Scott Blvd
Carrollton, GA 30117
(770) 830-0997
Gr: 4-5 | 817 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 64%
Rank: #1919.
New Georgia Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 36%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
5800 Mulberry Rock Rd
Villa Rica, GA 30180
(770) 445-3597
Gr: PK-5 | 336 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 45%
Rank: #2020.
Carrollton High School
(Math: 37% | Reading: 44%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
201 Trojan Dr
Carrollton, GA 30117
(770) 834-7726
Gr: 9-12 | 1,859 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 65%
Rank: #2121.
Bay Springs Middle School
(Math: 39% | Reading: 41%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
122 Bay Springs Rd
Villa Rica, GA 30180
(770) 459-2098
Gr: 6-8 | 723 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 50%
Rank: #2222.
Villa Rica Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 37%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
314 Peachtree St
Villa Rica, GA 30180
(770) 459-5762
Gr: PK-5 | 513 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 53%
Rank: #2323.
Villa Rica High School
(Math: 34% | Reading: 45%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
600 Rocky Branch Rd
Villa Rica, GA 30180
(770) 459-5185
Gr: 9-12 | 1,681 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 57%
Rank: #2424.
Sharp Creek Elementary School
(Math: 38% | Reading: 39%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
115 Old Muse Rd
Carrollton, GA 30116
(770) 214-8848
Gr: PK-5 | 547 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 51%
Rank: #2525.
Mount Zion Elementary School
(Math: 43% | Reading: 35%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
260 Eureka Church Rd
Carrollton, GA 30117
(770) 832-8588
Gr: PK-5 | 640 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 27%
Rank: #2626.
Carrollton Middle School
(Math: 31% | Reading: 43%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
151 Tom Reeve Drive
Carrollton, GA 30117
(770) 832-6535
Gr: 6-8 | 1,280 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 67%
Rank: #2727.
Glanton-hindsman Elementary School
(Math: 42% | Reading: 32%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
118 Glanton St
Villa Rica, GA 30180
(770) 459-4491
Gr: PK-5 | 691 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 67%
Rank: #2828.
Mirror Lake Elementary School
(Math: 31% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
2613 Tyson Rd
Villa Rica, GA 30180
(770) 651-4300
Gr: PK-5 | 554 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 84%
Rank: #2929.
Temple Middle School
(Math: 29% | Reading: 34%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
275 Rainey Rd
Temple, GA 30179
(770) 562-6001
Gr: 6-8 | 682 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 39%
Rank: #3030.
Mt. Zion Middle School
(Math: 25% | Reading: 34%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
132 Mount Zion St
Mount Zion, GA 30150
(770) 834-3389
Gr: 6-8 | 404 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 40%
Rank: #3131.
Villa Rica Middle School
(Math: 29% | Reading: 29%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
614 Tumlin Lake Rd
Temple, GA 30179
(770) 459-0407
Gr: 6-8 | 481 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 60%
Rank: #3232.
Kidspeace
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
101 Kidspeace Dr
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 schools in Carroll County, GA?
The top-ranked public schools in Carroll County, GA include Central Elementary School, Ithica Elementary School and Roopville Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in Carroll County?
32 public schools are located in Carroll County.
What percentage of students in Carroll County go to public school?
98% of all K-12 students in Carroll County are educated in public schools (compared to the GA state average of 92%).
What is the racial composition of students in Carroll County?
Carroll County public schools minority enrollment is 46% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Georgia public schools average of 66% (majority Black).
Which public schools in Carroll County are often viewed compared to one another?

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