Mt. Zion High School

280 Eureka Church Rd
Carrollton, GA 30117

www.carrollcountyschools.com

496 Students

High School 9th - 12th

School Overview

Mt. Zion High School is a public secondary school located in Carrollton, Georgia, serving as part of the Carroll County School System. Situated at 280 Eureka Church Rd, the school functions as a key educational hub for the surrounding community, focusing on preparing students for post-secondary success through a blend of academic rigor, extracurricular involvement, and community spirit. As a member of the Carroll County district, it adheres to the broader school system’s mission of fostering student growth, technological integration, and college and career readiness.

The school is well-known for its strong sense of community pride and identity, often emphasizing the "Eagles" school spirit in both academic and athletic pursuits. Like other schools within the Carroll County system, Mt. Zion High School strives to provide a supportive environment that encourages student engagement and development. For those seeking detailed information regarding the school’s academic calendar, athletic programs, faculty contact information, or administrative policies, the official district website at http://www.carrollcountyschools.com serves as the primary resource.

496

Total Students

28.7

Full-Time Teachers

17.3

Student/Teacher Ratio

47.0%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Mt. Zion High School
Demographic	Student Count
White	305
Hispanic	81
Black	72
Asian	2
Two or More	36

White
305 (61.5%)
Hispanic
81 (16.3%)
Black
72 (14.5%)
Two or More
36 (7.3%)
Asian
2 (0.4%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	High School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Carroll County
Phone:	(770)834-6654
Website:	http://www.carrollcountyschools.com
Grade Range:	9th - 12th
Total Students:	496
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	28.7
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	17.3
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	233
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	0

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Grade 9 131

Grade 10 131

Grade 11 128

Grade 12 106