Georgia public high school · Carroll County

Mt. Zion High School

280 Eureka Church Rd, Carrollton, GA 30117. 117 graduates in the Class of 2024, and 40.1% of them enrolled in college within a year.

40.1%Enrolled in college within a year (Class of 2024)19.9 pts below Georgia (60%)
16.3%Earned a bachelor's or higher within 5 years (Class of 2019)1.5 pts below the typical Georgia school (17.8%)
99.1%4-year graduation rate (2025)11.9 pts above Georgia (87.2%)
1,047Average SAT, highest score (2025)Georgia average: 1,037
—AP exams scored 3 or higher (2025)
43.4%Graduates eligible for the HOPE Scholarship (2025)6.7 pts below Georgia (50%)
Our read

Given that 47% of students are economically disadvantaged, schools like this typically send about 63.8% of graduates to college. Mt. Zion High School sends 40.1%, 24 points fewer than expected.

The path from Mt. Zion

How we measure this
  1. 1

    The year after graduation, Class of 2024

    Georgia public college 16.2%Georgia private college 1.7%Out-of-state college 1.7%Georgia technical college 20.5%Career credential, working 16.2%Working, not in college 24.8%Not found in Georgia records 18.8%

    Share of the 117 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: The University of Arizona Global Campus, The University of Alabama. (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
    West Georgia Technical College2240%$2,469$41,700$8,672
    University of West Georgia1544%$11,787$54,320$20,750
    Abraham Baldwin Agricultural College140%$6,874$41,999$18,363
    Columbus State University142%$15,711$49,706$23,968
    Georgia Military College135%$18,466$42,152$10,500

    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 higher16.3%
    Associate degree1.9%
    Certificate or other credential32.7%
    Still enrolled, no credential yet12.5%
    No credential, not enrolled36.5%

    Class of 2016, eight years after high school

    Bachelor's or higher17.9%
    Associate degree4.5%
    Certificate or other credential15.8%
    Still enrolled, no credential yet1.1%
    No credential, not enrolled60.7%

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

College-going over time

20%30%40%50%60%70%80%20072009201120132015201720192021202340%
Mt. Zion High SchoolGeorgia, all public high schools

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

Ready for college work?

0%Needed remedial math in college (Class of 2024)Georgia public colleges only
0%Needed remedial English
19.5%Earned 24+ college credits in year one (Class of 2021)Georgia: 33.1%

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

White61%
Hispanic16%
Black15%
Multiracial7%
47%Economically disadvantaged studentsGeorgia: 68%
10.1%In gifted programs

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

Where it is

Nearby high schools: Carrollton High School (5.0 mi, 61.2% to college) · Central High School (6.1 mi, 59% to college) · Bowdon High School (7.5 mi, 43.2% to college) · Bremen High School (8.1 mi, 72.7% to college) · Temple High School (11.7 mi, 43.8% to college)

Living near a school does not guarantee attendance. Check the Carroll County attendance zone for an address.

Compared with the district and state

MeasureMt. ZionCarroll CountyGeorgia
Enrolled in college within a year (Class of 2024)40.1%50.3%60%
4-year graduation rate (2025)99.1%—87.2%
Average SAT (2025)1,047—1,037
HOPE eligible (2025)43.4%—50%

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Quick answers

What percent of Mt. Zion High School graduates go to college?
40.1% of the Class of 2024 at Mt. Zion High School enrolled in college, compared with 60% in Georgia. Source: Georgia Governor's Office of Student Achievement.
Which colleges do Mt. Zion High School graduates attend most?
The colleges enrolling the most Mt. Zion High School graduates are West Georgia Technical College, University of West Georgia and Abraham Baldwin Agricultural College. Source: Georgia Governor's Office of Student Achievement.
What is the graduation rate at Mt. Zion High School?
Mt. Zion High School has a four-year graduation rate of 99.1%. Source: Georgia Governor's Office of Student Achievement.
How many Mt. Zion High School graduates finish a bachelor's degree?
16.3% of Mt. Zion High School's Class of 2019 earned a bachelor's degree within five years. Source: Georgia GOSA.