- Enrollment
- 1,894
- Students per teacher
- 17.9:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
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 45/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 130087000334
👥 S:T ratio 22
🌟 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 45/100 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
- 45
- Resource Index · Typical
- 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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+68 students YoY
Carrollton High School held near 1,825 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+68 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 96.9 → 104.9 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+68 students YoY 130087000334 · Carrollton, GA High · MID · TRAD
1,859 enr · 19.4:1 · 39.0% lunch · RII 45
Nearest enrollment peer: Carrollton Elementary School (1,894 students)
Carrollton High School held near 1,825 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+68 headcount). Teacher FTE added 96.9 → 104.9 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Georgia schools → · Find another →
Carrollton High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Carrollton Ele
Carrollton Elementary School
1,894 students
- This school
Carrollton High School
1,859 students
- Carrollton Jr.
Carrollton Jr. High School
1,280 students
- Carrollton Upp
Carrollton Upper Elementary School
817 students
What this shows Carrollton High School reports 1,859 students on the CCD universe file.
How Carrollton High School compares
Carrollton High School held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs 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 methodology
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
$11,824
per pupil, district-wide
- below Georgia avg of $14,615
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.
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
District finance for Carrollton City reports $11,824 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 1,280
- 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.
Nationwide high schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~1,859 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 1,757 (2022-23) → 1,825 (2023-24), nearly flat (+68).
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 45/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. 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.
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.