At a glance
Reported students
428
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
25.6
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
16.7:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
09–12
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
Georgia high enrollment
24th percentile
Compared with 479 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
653
Bowdon High School: 428 reported students.
State peer staffing position
67th percentile
16.7:1 reported; state peer median 15.7:1. Ratio is not class size.
Historical enrollment and staffing · CRDC 2021–22
These older figures are kept separate from 2024–25 statistics and benchmarks. Differences between years can reflect changes in enrollment, staffing, or reporting scope.
- Students
- 395
- Teachers (FTE)
- 25.57
- Student–teacher ratio
- 15.4:1
What the reported data says about Bowdon High School
Bowdon High School is a public high school serving grades 09–12 in Bowdon. It is one of 24 current school records connected to Carroll County. NCES reports 428 students for 2024–25.
Among 479 high schools in Georgia with comparable records, this school is smaller than the reported median of 1,075 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 24th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 16.7:1, close to the Georgia median of 15.7:1 for the same school level. This ratio uses total enrollment and teacher FTE; it is not an average classroom headcount and can be affected by special programs or part-time staffing.
The largest reported race and ethnicity groups are White (67.8%) and Black (15.2%). English learners represent 0.5% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 17%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
The 2021–22 civil-rights collection reports AP student enrollment, gifted and talented programming, computer science. The school reported 13 AP courses. Program availability changes, so families should confirm the current catalog and participation rules directly with the school.
Questions worth asking Bowdon High School
- 1How do the reported 16.7:1 student–teacher ratio and 25.6 teacher FTE translate into actual class sizes by grade?
- 2Have the reported academic programs changed since the 2021–22 CRDC collection?
- 3What counseling support is available today? The school reported 1 counselor FTE in 2021–22.
- 4Does community eligibility provide breakfast and lunch to every enrolled student, and are summer meals available?
Enrollment needs
- English learners
- 0.5%
- Students with disabilities
- 17%
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 40.4%
- Lunch program
- Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 1
- Nurses (FTE)
- 0.67
- Psychologists (FTE)
- 0.25
- Social workers (FTE)
- 0.17
CRDC 2021–22 full-time-equivalent counts; verify current assignments with the school.
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White67.8%
- Hispanic9.3%
- Black15.2%
- Asian0.2%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0.2%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.2%
- Multiracial7%
Race/ethnicity: NCES CCD 2024–25. English learner and disability context: CRDC 2021–22. Lunch eligibility: NCES CCD 2024–25. Privacy rules can produce missing values.
Programs reported by the school
AP student enrollment
Students enrolled
13 distinct courses reported
Gifted and talented
Offered
Computer science
Offered
CRDC 2021–22: the AP flag records student enrollment; gifted and computer-science fields describe reported programs/classes. Confirm current courses and eligibility with the school.
Other schools in Carroll County
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
Mt. Zion High School
High · Grades 09–12
496 reported students
Temple High School
High · Grades 09–12
868 reported students
Central High School
High · Grades 09–12
1,338 reported students
Villa Rica High School
High · Grades 09–12
1,681 reported students
Mt. Zion Middle School
Middle · Grades 06–08
404 reported students
Roopville Elementary School
Elementary · Grades PK–05
457 reported students
Public schools near Bowdon High School
Closest campuses by straight-line distance between NCES geocodes, favoring the same school level. Distance is not drive time or an attendance assignment.
| School | Grades | Students | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bowdon Elementary School Elementary · Carroll County | PK–05 | 781 | 1 mi |
| KidsPeace Other · Carroll County | 04–12 | 50 | 2 mi |
| Bowdon Middle School Middle · Carroll County | 06–08 | 338 | 2.6 mi |
| Ranburne High School High · Cleburne County | 05–12 | 526 | 5 mi |
| Ranburne Elementary School Elementary · Cleburne County | PK–04 | 343 | 5 mi |
| Mt. Zion High School High · Carroll County | 09–12 | 496 | 7.5 mi |
Frequently asked questions about Bowdon High School
What grades does Bowdon High School serve?
Bowdon High School reports grades 09–12 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as a high school in Carroll County.
How many students attend Bowdon High School?
Bowdon High School reported 428 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 24th percentile among 479 Georgia high schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 395 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at Bowdon High School?
The calculated ratio is 16.7:1, based on 428 students and 25.6 full-time-equivalent classroom teachers in 2024–25. The Georgia median for the same school level is 15.7:1. A ratio is not the same as average class size.
Is Bowdon High School a public, charter, or magnet school?
Bowdon High School is a public school and is not a charter school. Enrollment is generally based on Carroll County attendance boundaries and transfer rules.
What share of Bowdon High School students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?
40.4% of students were eligible for free or reduced-price lunch in 2024–25. The school participates in community eligibility, which can provide meals to every student and changes how eligibility is reported. This describes the students served and is not a quality measure.
Which school district is Bowdon High School in?
Bowdon High School is part of Carroll County, based in Carrollton, GA, which operates 24 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near Bowdon High School?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Bowdon Elementary School (1 mi), KidsPeace (2 mi), Bowdon Middle School (2.6 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.