Carrollton City

Carrollton, Georgia — 4 schools

5,612
Total Enrollment
4
Schools
$13,037
Per-Pupil Spending
Other, High
School Types

District-Level NCES Analysis

Carrollton City operates 4 public schools serving 5,612 students, placing it among the smaller districts in Georgia. The school portfolio breaks down into 1 other, 1 high, 1 middle, 1 elementary schools, giving families a clear picture of grade-band coverage before they move, rent, or enrol. Aggregated across those campuses, enrollment totals 5,850 pupils using the NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) 2022-23 release, and the district is geographically located in Carroll County County.

Per-pupil expenditure runs $13,037 according to the NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey, which aggregates every revenue and spending line reported under federal accounting standards. The funding mix is 35.1% local, 46.6% state, and 18.3% federal — a breakdown that matters because districts leaning heavily on local revenue are more exposed to property-tax swings, while higher federal shares typically track Title I concentration. Average teacher compensation clocks in at $65,157 per NCES F-33, a signal of the district's ability to recruit and retain staff against neighbouring districts. The district's equity score — 21/100, ranked #207 of 216 in Georgia against a state average of 50 — measures how evenly funding reaches schools within its boundaries.

Academic infrastructure includes 1 of 4 schools offering Advanced Placement (19 AP courses district-wide), a 464.5:1 student-counselor ratio, above the 250:1 ASCA recommendation, and 22.4% chronic absenteeism from the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection. Demographically, the student body averages 34.5% White, 31.2% African American, 25.5% Hispanic or Latino across the district's schools.

Carrollton Elementary School accounts for 32.4% of all Carrollton City student enrollment

That concentration — well above the 8.4% national median for largest-entity share — means Carrollton City-wide averages can mask substantial variation outside the dominant entity. Grade band: other. A single dominant campus often anchors a district's program offerings and staffing patterns; the share helps explain why district-wide averages may not reflect the typical neighbourhood-school experience. When one entity dominates a region's footprint, its programmatic and budget decisions effectively set policy for a majority of the affected population.

Source: NCES Common Core of Data NCES Common Core of Data

Carrollton City school enrollment varies 2.3× across entities

Carrollton City school enrollment ranges from 817 students (lowest) to 1,894 students (highest), a spread of 1,077 students. That relatively narrow ratio reflects an unusually homogeneous campus portfolio — most districts have a wider mix of school sizes. Per-school staffing ratios, programme availability, and capital-renovation cycles often diverge inside the same district based on enrollment shape.

Source: NCES Common Core of Data NCES Common Core of Data

Carrollton City student-counselor ratio is 465:1 — high (typically associated with staffing constraints that limit per-student counselor time; CRDC data shows higher ratios cluster in larger urban systems)

student-counselor ratio is the simplest comparative metric but it does not capture the full picture: the ratio counts FTE counselors against total enrollment — districts that contract intervention or social-emotional staff outside the counselor classification may be under-counted Higher values may reflect larger urban scale or recent resource constraints that have widened the gap.

Source: NCES Civil Rights Data Collection NCES Civil Rights Data Collection

Carrollton City chronic absenteeism rate is 22.4% — near the typical range (US average ~28) — aligned with the national post-pandemic baseline of roughly 28% chronic absenteeism

chronic absenteeism rate is the simplest comparative metric but it does not capture the full picture: a student is chronically absent if they miss ≥10% of enrolled days for any reason — illness, family obligations, or disengagement Variation between sub-units within Carrollton City is typically wider than the Carrollton City-aggregate figure suggests.

Source: NCES Civil Rights Data Collection 2021-22 NCES Civil Rights Data Collection 2021-22

Where does the funding come from?

18.3%
Federal
46.6%
State
35.1%
Local

Funding Equity

21
Equity Score
207 / 216
State Rank
50
State Average

This district scores below average on funding equity. High reliance on local revenue or lower spending may contribute.

Local Rent Costs

Fair Market Rents in Carroll County county, where this district is located.

$1,585
Studio/mo
$1,660
1 BR/mo
$1,820
2 BR/mo
$2,182
3 BR/mo
$2,605
4 BR/mo

Average Teacher Salary

$65,157
Average annual teacher salary

Source: NCES CCD F-33 (Finance Survey).

Teacher salary data from NCES CCD F-33 Finance Survey.

Student Demographics

Average demographic composition across 4 schools in Carrollton City.

White 34.5%
Hispanic or Latino 25.5%
African American 31.2%
Asian 2.0%
Multiracial 6.5%

Source: NCES CCD School Membership 2024-25.

Programs & Resources

1 / 4
Schools with AP
19 AP courses total
464.5:1
Student-Counselor Ratio
22.4%
Chronically Absent

Source: NCES Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22.

Schools in Carrollton City

School Enrollment
Carrollton Elementary School
1,894
Carrollton High School
1,859
Carrollton Jr. High School
1,280
Carrollton Upper Elementary School
817

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools are in Carrollton City?

Carrollton City has 4 schools, including 1 other, 1 high, 1 middle, 1 elementary. Total enrollment is 5,612 students.

How much does Carrollton City spend per student?

Carrollton City spends $13,037 per student. The district has an equity score of 21/100, ranking #207 in Georgia.

What is the average teacher salary in Carrollton City?

The average teacher salary in Carrollton City is $65,157 per year, according to the NCES CCD F-33 Finance Survey.

What is the average rent near Carrollton City?

The HUD Fair Market Rent for a 2-bedroom in Carroll County County is $N/A/month (2026). This affects housing affordability for families in the district.

What is the demographic composition of Carrollton City?

Carrollton City students are 34.5% White, 31.2% African American, 25.5% Hispanic or Latino, 2.0% Asian, averaged across 4 schools. Source: NCES CCD Membership 2024-25.

What is the equity score for Carrollton City?

Carrollton City has an equity score of 21/100, ranking #207 out of 216 districts in Georgia. This score measures resource distribution fairness across schools in the district.

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