Georgia public high school · Carrollton City

Carrollton High School

201 Trojan Dr, Carrollton, GA 30117. 418 graduates in the Class of 2024, and 61.2% of them enrolled in college within a year.

Carrollton City Carroll County
61.2%Enrolled in college within a year (Class of 2024)1.2 pts above Georgia (60%)
26.1%Earned a bachelor's or higher within 5 years (Class of 2019)8.3 pts above the typical Georgia school (17.8%)
92.8%4-year graduation rate (2025)5.6 pts above Georgia (87.2%)
1,053Average SAT, highest score (2025)Georgia average: 1,037
74.5%AP exams scored 3 or higher (2025)9.9 pts above the typical Georgia school (64.6%)
61.8%Graduates eligible for the HOPE Scholarship (2025)11.7 pts above Georgia (50%)

The path from Carrollton

How we measure this
  1. 1

    The year after graduation, Class of 2024

    Georgia public college 34%Georgia private college 3.1%Out-of-state college 12.4%Georgia technical college 11.7%Career credential, working 5.5%Working, not in college 20.3%Not found in Georgia records 12.9%

    Share of the 418 graduates. Source: Georgia GOSA, High School Graduate Outcomes.

  2. 2

    Where they enrolled

    Top Georgia colleges for the Class of 2024, by number of students.

    Most common out-of-state choices: Jacksonville State University, The University of Alabama, Auburn University, University of Alabama in Huntsville, University of Mississippi. (Georgia reports these in rank order without counts.)

  3. 3

    What those colleges lead to

    CollegeStudents from hereGraduation rateAvg. net price / yrMedian earnings, 10 yrsMedian debt
    University of West Georgia6844%$11,787$54,320$20,750
    West Georgia Technical College4840%$2,469$41,700$8,672
    Kennesaw State University1650%$16,325$62,766$21,500
    University of Georgia1689%$13,636$77,246$15,623
    Georgia Southern University1054%$16,785$59,167$20,568

    College figures: U.S. Department of Education, College Scorecard. Graduation rate is within 150% of normal time. Earnings are for former students working and not enrolled.

  4. 4

    Five and eight years later

    Class of 2019, five years after high school

    Bachelor's or higher26.1%
    Associate degree3.4%
    Certificate or other credential15.7%
    Still enrolled, no credential yet17.3%
    No credential, not enrolled37.6%

    Class of 2016, eight years after high school

    Bachelor's or higher30.3%
    Associate degree2.9%
    Certificate or other credential19.7%
    Still enrolled, no credential yet3.2%
    No credential, not enrolled43.8%

    Highest credential earned, as a share of graduates. Source: Georgia GOSA, High School Graduate Outcomes.

College-going over time

50%60%70%80%90%100%20072009201120132015201720192021202361%
Carrollton High SchoolGeorgia, all public high schools

Share of each graduating class enrolled in college the following year. Source: Georgia GOSA.

Ready for college work?

9.9%Needed remedial math in college (Class of 2024)Georgia public colleges only
3.1%Needed remedial English
38.6%Earned 24+ college credits in year one (Class of 2021)Georgia: 33.1%
21.5Average ACT composite (2025)Georgia: 21.5

Learning support: share of graduates who enrolled in a Georgia public college and were placed in remedial courses. Credits: share of all graduates. Source: Georgia GOSA.

Who attends

White35%
Black32%
Hispanic24%
Multiracial6%
Asian2%
50%Economically disadvantaged studentsGeorgia: 68%
17.3%In gifted programs

Enrollment, 2024-25. Source: Georgia GOSA report card downloads.

Where it is

Nearby high schools: Central High School (1.1 mi, 59% to college) · Mt. Zion High School (5.0 mi, 40.1% to college) · Bowdon High School (10.6 mi, 43.2% to college) · Bremen High School (11.0 mi, 72.7% to college) · Temple High School (11.9 mi, 43.8% to college)

Living near a school does not guarantee attendance. Check the Carrollton City attendance zone for an address.

Compared with the district and state

MeasureCarrolltonCarrollton CityGeorgia
Enrolled in college within a year (Class of 2024)61.2%61.2%60%
4-year graduation rate (2025)92.8%—87.2%
Average SAT (2025)1,053—1,037
HOPE eligible (2025)61.8%—50%

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Quick answers

What percent of Carrollton High School graduates go to college?
61.2% of the Class of 2024 at Carrollton High School enrolled in college, compared with 60% in Georgia. Source: Georgia Governor's Office of Student Achievement.
Which colleges do Carrollton High School graduates attend most?
The colleges enrolling the most Carrollton High School graduates are University of West Georgia, West Georgia Technical College and Kennesaw State University. Source: Georgia Governor's Office of Student Achievement.
What is the graduation rate at Carrollton High School?
Carrollton High School has a four-year graduation rate of 92.8%. Source: Georgia Governor's Office of Student Achievement.
How many Carrollton High School graduates finish a bachelor's degree?
26.1% of Carrollton High School's Class of 2019 earned a bachelor's degree within five years. Source: Georgia GOSA.