In the 2024-25 school year, Carrollton High School had an enrollment of 637 white students, a decrease of 4.2% compared with the prior year, according to the Georgia Department of Education.
Total enrollment at Carrollton High School reached 1,820 students in the 2024-25 school year. White students represented 35% of the student population, making them the largest demographic group at the school.
The school operates within the Carrollton City School District, which has its central office in Carrollton.
Out of all four schools in the Carrollton City School District, Carrollton High School had the highest white student enrollment in the 2024-25 school year, recording 637 students.
Data from the National Center for Education Statistics shows that public school students in Georgia were approximately 36.4% Black, 35.9% white, 18.1% Hispanic, 4% Asian, 4.6% multiracial, 0.2% American Indian or Alaska Native, and 0.1% Pacific Islander.
Chronic absenteeism continues to be a significant challenge in Georgia schools since the pandemic, with 20.7% of students missing 10% or more days in 2024, the Georgia Department of Education reported. The department introduced a statewide initiative that features a real-time attendance dashboard, a public awareness campaign, and targeted support for districts with high needs to improve daily attendance.
In 2025, Georgia legislators updated school attendance regulations and prohibited expulsion solely for absenteeism. The new law also introduced reporting requirements and supports programs that assist students in earning diplomas through alternative routes.
By 2026, Georgia’s average student-teacher ratio was about 14:1, which is lower than the national average of 15:1.
| School Year | Total Enrollment | Total white students | % of white students |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010-11 | 1,234 | 617 | 50% |
| 2011-12 | 1,271 | 635 | 50% |
| 2012-13 | 1,352 | 662 | 49% |
| 2013-14 | 1,334 | 680 | 51% |
| 2014-15 | 1,411 | 705 | 50% |
| 2015-16 | 1,483 | 726 | 49% |
| 2016-17 | 1,515 | 712 | 47% |
| 2017-18 | 1,592 | 748 | 47% |
| 2018-19 | 1,613 | 758 | 47% |
| 2019-20 | 1,697 | 763 | 45% |
| 2020-21 | 1,695 | 762 | 45% |
| 2021-22 | 1,708 | 717 | 42% |
| 2022-23 | 1,747 | 681 | 39% |
| 2023-24 | 1,799 | 665 | 37% |
| 2024-25 | 1,820 | 637 | 35% |
Information in this article was obtained from the Georgia Department of Education. The source data can be found here.
