- Enrollment
- 1,681
- Students per teacher
- 19.8:1
- Resource Index
- 24/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Carrollton, GA
Mt. Zion High School
Federal NCES profile for Mt. Zion High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 26/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 130084003582
👥 S:T ratio 26
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 1
📋 Attendance 8
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Mt. Zion High School earns 26/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 92% of Georgia schools.
- #3 of 3
- high schools in Carrollton · Resource Index
- 26
- Resource Index · Lower
- 18.4:1
- large classes for Georgia
- 52.3%
- free-lunch eligible
Mt. Zion High School has class sizes larger than 92% of Georgia schools. Computed live against every Georgia school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Mt. Zion High School ranks #3 of 3 high schools in Carrollton, GA.
School address
District: Carroll County · Georgia
NCES ID 130084003582 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+1 students YoY
Mt. Zion High School held near 471 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+1 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 27.2 → 26.2 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+1 students YoY 130084003582 · Carrollton, GA High · SMALL · TRAD
496 enr · 18.4:1 · 52.3% lunch · RII 26
Nearest enrollment peer: Villa Rica High School (1,681 students)
Mt. Zion High School held near 471 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+1 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 27.2 → 26.2 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Georgia schools → · Find another →
Mt. Zion High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Villa Rica Hig
Villa Rica High School
1,681 students
- Central High S
Central High School
1,338 students
- Central Middle
Central Middle School
1,009 students
- Central Elemen
Central Elementary School
991 students
- Temple High Sc
Temple High School
868 students
- This school 496
Mt. Zion High School
496 students
What this shows Mt. Zion High School reports 496 students on the CCD universe file.
How Mt. Zion High School compares
Mt. Zion 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 | 18.4:1 | ▲ 28% | 14.4:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 52.3% | ▼ 14% | 60.7% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 496 | top 69% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
18.4:1
Leaner classes than 22% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
496
Bigger than 61% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
52.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 14% below the Georgia average of 60.7%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
18.4:1
students per teacher
- 28% above state mean
Top 92% in Georgia - lower ratio than 8% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
36.7%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$12,946
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
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 496 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
117
in-school suspensions + 43 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 23.6 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 32.3 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 9 expulsions.
Student demographics
White 61.5%
Hispanic or Latino 16.3%
African American 14.5%
Two or More 7.3%
Asian 0.4%
Largest group: White at 61.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 56.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 56.9, Mt. Zion High School is more mixed than the Georgia school average of 50.0.
Programs
AP courses offered 5
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Carroll County reports $12,946 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Mt. Zion High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Villa Rica High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Central High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Central Middle School | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Central Elementary School | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Temple High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Mt. Zion High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,338
- Students per teacher
- 19.7:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
- Enrollment
- 1,009
- Students per teacher
- 15.1:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
- Enrollment
- 991
- Students per teacher
- 14:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
- Enrollment
- 868
- Students per teacher
- 21.7:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
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 (~496 students)
Frequently asked questions about Mt. Zion High School
How many students attend Mt. Zion High School?
Mt. Zion High School has 496 students enrolled. It is a high school in Carrollton, GA. CCD year-over-year: 470 (2022-23) → 471 (2023-24), nearly flat (+1).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Mt. Zion High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Mt. Zion High School is 18.4:1, which is 28% higher than the Georgia average of 14.4:1 and 17% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Mt. Zion High School?
52.3% of students at Mt. Zion High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Georgia average of 60.7%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Mt. Zion High School?
The largest demographic group at Mt. Zion High School is White at 61.5% of enrollment, in Carrollton, GA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 56.9/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Mt. Zion High School?
Mt. Zion High School has a Resource Investment Index of 26/100 (lower 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 Mt. Zion High School rank among high schools in Carrollton?
By Resource Investment Index, Mt. Zion High School ranks #3 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 Carroll County?
Besides Mt. Zion High School, Carroll County also operates Villa Rica High School (1,681 students), Central High School (1,338 students), and Central Middle School (1,009 students). See the Carroll County district page for the complete list.