Carroll County, GA - District Data

Original Research by School Decision on Carroll County

Carroll County Schools serves a diverse community across northwest Georgia, spanning towns including Carrollton, Villa Rica, Temple, Bowdon, and others. The district enrolls students from pre-kindergarten through twelfth grade across a network of about two dozen schools, from small rural elementary schools to regional high schools.

The district's academic performance on Georgia's end-of-grade assessments shows moderate proficiency, with a pronounced variance by subject and grade. In mathematics, proficiency ranges from roughly half of third and fourth graders meeting the standard down to lower proportions by middle grades. English language arts proficiency sits in a similar band, with third grade around forty percent and declining through middle school to the high thirties. Science proficiency is stronger in fifth grade but drops considerably by eighth grade. Social studies proficiency in eighth grade sits in the low forties. This profile suggests that while some students build solid foundations in the elementary years, particularly in mathematics and science early on, the district faces steeper challenges in literacy attainment and in sustaining proficiency gains as students advance.

The student body reflects the broader demographics of northwest Georgia. White students make up the majority, with Black and Hispanic students representing meaningful shares of enrollment. The district also includes a small population of students identifying as two or more races. No data was available on free or reduced price lunch eligibility, students with IEPs, or English learners, so a fuller picture of economic need and support services could not be drawn from the available material.

Housing in the district's towns is moderately priced for the region. Home values center around a mid-level five figures, with some variation by zip code and municipality. Rental options are available at modest monthly rates. The area's affordability is reasonable by national comparison, and a property tax environment supportive of families has been a stated district priority: the school board has reduced the millage rate multiple times in recent years, a direct reduction in the school portion of property tax bills.

Capital infrastructure appears to be a district focus. Voters in March 2025 approved a continuation of the ESPLOST sales tax, a special local option sales tax dedicated to school facilities. The measure funds classroom additions, renovations, land acquisition, and modernization across the district, providing a sustained revenue stream for building and facility projects without relying on property tax increases.

The district operates schools at multiple grade levels and in several towns, creating a distributed rather than consolidated enrollment pattern. This structure means that families in different parts of Carroll County may have different school assignments and travel patterns, a practical consideration for families choosing where to live or how to navigate the system. No high school graduation rate or broader trend data across multiple years was available, so a complete picture of long-term student outcomes could not be assessed.

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District Context

Officially reported figures, 2024-25.

Enrollment

16,299

Grades

PK–12

Schools

Student body

Hispanic 12%

Black 19%

White 61%

Asian 1%

Two+ 7%

Am. Indian / AK Native 0%

Hawaiian / Pac. Isl. 0%

Schools in this District

24 schools are officially reported under this district.

Mount Zion Elementary School

Temple Elementary School

Central Middle School

Villa Rica High School

Sand Hill Elementary School

Central Elementary School

Roopville Elementary School

Bowdon High School

Central High School

Bowdon Elementary School

Whitesburg Elementary School

Temple High School

Bay Springs Middle School

Villa Rica Elementary School

Sharp Creek Elementary School

Glanton-Hindsman Elementary

KidsPeace

Mt. Zion Middle School

Mt. Zion High School

Providence Elementary School

Academic Performance

Percent of students meeting or exceeding state standards, by grade.

Mathematics

6 grades reported

53%

Grade 3

53%

Grade 4

50%

Grade 5

47%

Grade 6

46%

Grade 7

49%

Grade 8

English Language Arts

6 grades reported

40%

Grade 3

43%

Grade 4

44%

Grade 5

42%

Grade 6

40%

Grade 7

39%

Grade 8

Science

2 grades reported

55%

Grade 5

34%

Grade 8

Social Studies

1 grade reported

41%

Grade 8

Housing & Real Estate

Data as of April 2026 | District-weighted from constituent ZIP codes

Home Values

Typical home value$288,715

Year-over-year change+0.9%

Range across 10 ZIP codes$258K to $353K

vs. state typical0.87x

vs. national typical0.78x

Home value trend (12 months)

ZIP code home values (10 ZIP codes)

ZIP	City	Value	YoY	Weight
30116	Carrollton	$289K	-0.1%	21.3%
30117	Carrollton	$282K	+0.6%	18.8%
30108	Bowdon	$258K	+1.7%	18.2%
30185	Whitesburg	$314K	+3.3%	12.6%
30180	Villa Rica	$314K	-1.5%	10.2%
30179	Temple	$284K	-0.2%	8.0%
30170		$321K	+3.5%	5.0%
30182	Mount Zion	$280K	+2.6%	4.5%
30110	Bremen	$290K	+1.4%	1.4%
30187	Winston	$353K	-1.1%	0.1%

Rental Market

Typical monthly rent$1,708/mo

Year-over-year change+3.5%

Range across 5 ZIP codes$1,404 to $1,945/mo

Rent trend (12 months)

ZIP code rents (5 ZIP codes)

ZIP	City	Rent/mo	YoY	Weight
30116	Carrollton	$1,778	—	21.3%
30117	Carrollton	$1,404	+5.2%	18.8%
30180	Villa Rica	$1,936	+0.5%	10.2%
30179	Temple	$1,945	—	8.0%
30187	Winston	$1,867	—	0.1%

Affordability

Est. monthly mortgage (20% down at 6.48%)$1,457/mo

Home price / national median income3.5x

Annual rent / national median income24.5%

Rent exceeds est. mortgage by$251/mo

Comparison

State typical home value$333,559 (-1.2% YoY)

National typical home value$368,198 (+0.6% YoY)

State ZHVI trend (12 months)

National ZHVI trend (12 months)

Economic Context

30-year fixed mortgage rate6.48%

National unemployment rate4.3%

National median household income$83,730

CPI: Rent of shelter (index)447.05

30-year fixed mortgage rate (12 months)

National unemployment rate (12 months)

National median household income (12 months)

CPI: Rent of shelter (index) (12 months)

Sources: Zillow Home Value Index and Zillow Observed Rent Index (Zillow Group), Realtor.com via Federal Reserve Bank of St. Louis (FRED)

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