Central Middle School

Central Middle School is a middle-grades school of moderately sized scale in Carrollton, Georgia, run under Carroll County, enrolling 1,009 students in grades 6 through 8. That puts it 32% bigger than the typical public school in Georgia, which averages around 763 students.

Across the 24 schools in Carroll County (16,400 students total), Central Middle School accounts for its share of the district's footprint.

Demographically, Central Middle School shows that White students make up the majority at 73%. Beyond that, the school shows 13% Hispanic, 9% Black, 4% multiracial.

On the resource side, Central Middle School lists 68 full-time-equivalent teachers, putting the student-to-teacher ratio at about 14.8:1. Statewide, the average ratio sits near 14.1:1, putting Central Middle School higher than the state norm the norm. Around 38% of the student body qualifies for free or reduced-price meals, often used as a Title I proxy. By comparison, Carroll County runs at roughly 48%, so the school's eligibility rate is lower than the surrounding baseline.

Adjusting for the school's free-and-reduced-lunch share, Central Middle School tracks the demographic baseline. The model predicts 57.8% given the school's FRL share; actual proficiency is 56.7%.

Zooming out to the county, community-level numbers for Carroll County indicate the typical household earns roughly $73,714 per year, 24% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, and roughly 13% of residents live below the federal poverty line. Central Middle School is one of 28 public schools in Carroll County (combined enrollment of about 22,250 students).

Nearest neighbor: Central Elementary School, around 0.2 miles off. Counting just inside five miles, 6 other public schools cluster around Central Middle School. Ranking that nearby cluster on reported proficiency puts Central Middle School at 3rd of 9; the average score across the group is 49.4%.

Central Middle School operates from a town-based location.

Five-year trend. Looking back 7 years, enrollment at Central Middle School has expanded 15%, going from 878 students in 2018 to 1,009 in 2025.

On this page, the page collects discussion, questions, and updates around pickup logistics, teacher feedback, and after-school programs. The community welcomes input from current and former families.