Enrollment
1,859
Georgia · 2024-25 NCES data
High school (grades 9-12) · Carrollton, GA
Carrollton High School
Federal NCES profile for Carrollton High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 55/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 130087000334
👥 S:T ratio 22
📚 AP courses 95
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 27
📋 Attendance 62
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Carrollton High School earns 55/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 96% of Georgia schools. It is also one of the largest schools in Georgia.
- #1 of 3
- high schools in Carrollton · Resource Index
- 55
- Resource Index · Higher
- 19.4:1
- large classes for Georgia
- 39.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Carrollton High School has class sizes larger than 96% of Georgia schools. Computed live against every Georgia school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Carrollton High School ranks #1 of 3 high schools in Carrollton, GA.
School address
District: Carrollton City · Georgia
NCES ID 130087000334 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
96.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
19.4:1
vs 14.4:1 Georgia avg
+35% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
39.0%
vs 60.7% Georgia avg
-36% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Carrollton High School compares with Georgia and U.S. medians
What stands out at Carrollton High School
Carrollton High School is a large high school in Carrollton, Georgia, enrolling 1,859 students.
Class loads run heavy: 19.4:1 is larger than about 96% of Georgia schools and 35% above the 14.4:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 39.0% of students eligible for free meals.
By headcount it is one of the larger campuses in Georgia, bigger than 96% of state schools at 1,859 students.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 2,314 scored Georgia schools.
Against 138 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #18.
Its student body is led by White (35%) and African American (32%), more mixed than most schools in the state (diversity index 71/100).
On the academic-pipeline side it reports 19 Advanced Placement courses.
Counselor availability sits well past the ASCA benchmark, roughly 365 students sharing each counselor, though short of the most stretched campuses.
15.3% of students were chronically absent in the 2021-22 collection, in line with the post-pandemic national range.
Its district draws 18.3% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
The federal civil-rights collection also records 26 expulsions at this campus for 2021-22.
Among Carrollton's high schools, it stands alongside Central High School (1,338 students): Carrollton High School is larger than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (19.4:1 vs 19.7:1).
Carrollton City also operates Carrollton Elementary School (1,894 students) and Carrollton Jr. High School (1,280 students) alongside Carrollton High School.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Carrollton High School compares
Carrollton High School on the metrics families compare, against Georgia and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Georgia | Georgia avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 19.4:1 | ▲ 35% | 14.4:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 39.0% | ▼ 36% | 60.7% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,859 | top 4% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
19.4:1
Leaner classes than 18% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
1,859
Bigger than 98% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
39.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 36% below the Georgia average of 60.7%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
19.4:1
students per teacher
- 35% above state mean
Top 96% in Georgia - lower ratio than 4% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
15.3%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$11,219
per pupil, district-wide
- below Georgia avg of $13,863
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors5.1 FTE
Per 365 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
247
in-school suspensions + 92 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 13.3 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 18.2 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 26 expulsions.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
Student demographics
White 35.3%
African American 31.8%
Hispanic or Latino 24.5%
Two or More 5.8%
Asian 2.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.1%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.1%
Largest group: White at 35.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 71.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 71.0, Carrollton High School is more mixed than the Georgia school average of 50.0.
Programs
AP courses offered 19
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Carrollton City, which includes Carrollton High School.
$11,219
Per student
-19%
vs Georgia
Avg $13,863
-32%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 35.1%
State 46.6%
Federal 18.3%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
How Carrollton High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Carrollton Elementary School | Similar size | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Carrollton Jr. High School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Carrollton Upper Elementary School | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Carrollton High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,894
- Students per teacher
- 17.9:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
- Enrollment
- 1,280
- Students per teacher
- 28.4:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
- Enrollment
- 817
- Students per teacher
- 11:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
Similar high schools in Carrollton
2 comparable high schools (grades 9-12) serving the same city.
Similar high schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Georgia, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~1,859 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~19.4:1)
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Frequently asked questions about Carrollton High School
How many students attend Carrollton High School?
Carrollton High School has 1,859 students enrolled. It is a high school in Carrollton, GA.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Carrollton High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Carrollton High School is 19.4:1, which is 35% higher than the Georgia average of 14.4:1 and 24% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Carrollton High School?
39.0% of students at Carrollton High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Georgia average of 60.7%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Carrollton High School?
The largest demographic group at Carrollton High School is White at 35.3% of enrollment, in Carrollton, GA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 71.0/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Carrollton High School?
Carrollton High School has a Resource Investment Index of 55/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 5 factors: student-teacher ratio, AP course offerings, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Carrollton High School rank among high schools in Carrollton?
By Resource Investment Index, Carrollton High School ranks #1 of 3 high schools in Carrollton, GA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all high schools in Carrollton on the city page.
Is Carrollton High School a good school?
Carrollton High School earns 55/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 96% of Georgia schools. It is also one of the largest schools in Georgia. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
What other schools are in Carrollton City?
Besides Carrollton High School, Carrollton City also operates Carrollton Elementary School (1,894 students), Carrollton Jr. High School (1,280 students), and Carrollton Upper Elementary School (817 students). See the Carrollton City district page for the complete list.
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