For the 2026 school year, there are 8 public middle schools serving 5,037 students in Carroll County, GA.
The top-ranked public middle schools in Carroll County, GA are Central Middle School, Bowdon Middle School and Bay Springs Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Carroll County, GA public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 39% (versus the Georgia public middle school average of 35%), and reading proficiency score of 40% (versus the 39% statewide average). Middle schools in Carroll County have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of Georgia public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 47% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Georgia public middle school average of 66% (majority Black).
Best Public Middle Schools in Carroll County (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Central Middle School
(Math: 61% | Reading: 48%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
155 Whooping Creek Rd
Carrollton, GA 30116
(770) 832-8114
Carrollton, GA 30116
(770) 832-8114
Gr: 6-8 | 1,009 student Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 27%
Rank: #22.
Bowdon Middle School
(Math: 50% | Reading: 43%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
129 N Jonesville Rd
Bowdon, GA 30108
(770) 258-1778
Bowdon, GA 30108
(770) 258-1778
Gr: 6-8 | 338 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 26%
Rank: #33.
Bay Springs Middle School
(Math: 39% | Reading: 41%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
122 Bay Springs Rd
Villa Rica, GA 30180
(770) 459-2098
Villa Rica, GA 30180
(770) 459-2098
Gr: 6-8 | 723 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 50%
Rank: #44.
Carrollton Middle School
(Math: 31% | Reading: 43%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
151 Tom Reeve Drive
Carrollton, GA 30117
(770) 832-6535
Carrollton, GA 30117
(770) 832-6535
Gr: 6-8 | 1,280 student Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 67%
Rank: #55.
Temple Middle School
(Math: 29% | Reading: 34%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
275 Rainey Rd
Temple, GA 30179
(770) 562-6001
Temple, GA 30179
(770) 562-6001
Gr: 6-8 | 682 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 39%
Rank: #66.
Mt. Zion Middle School
(Math: 25% | Reading: 34%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
132 Mount Zion St
Mount Zion, GA 30150
(770) 834-3389
Mount Zion, GA 30150
(770) 834-3389
Gr: 6-8 | 404 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 40%
Rank: #77.
Villa Rica Middle School
(Math: 29% | Reading: 29%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
614 Tumlin Lake Rd
Temple, GA 30179
(770) 459-0407
Temple, GA 30179
(770) 459-0407
Gr: 6-8 | 481 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 60%
Rank: #88.
Kidspeace
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
101 Kidspeace Dr
Bowdon, GA 30108
(770) 437-7200
Bowdon, GA 30108
(770) 437-7200
Gr: 4-12 | 50 students Student-teacher ratio: 50:1 Minority enrollment: 44%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public middle schools in Carroll County, GA?
The top-ranked public middle schools in Carroll County, GA include Central Middle School, Bowdon Middle School and Bay Springs Middle School.
How many public middle schools are located in Carroll County?
8 public middle schools are located in Carroll County.
What is the racial composition of students in Carroll County?
Carroll County public middle schools minority enrollment is 47% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Georgia public middle schools average of 66% (majority Black).
Which public middle schools in Carroll County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public middle schools in Carroll County include: Carrollton Middle School vs. Central Middle School, Temple Middle School vs. Villa Rica Middle School, Bowdon Middle School vs. Central Middle School
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