At a glance
Reported students
404
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
26.4
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
15.3:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
06–08
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
Georgia middle enrollment
14th percentile
Compared with 483 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
653
Mt. Zion Middle School: 404 reported students.
State peer staffing position
75th percentile
15.3:1 reported; state peer median 13.9:1. 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
- 335
- Teachers (FTE)
- 23.06
- Student–teacher ratio
- 14.5:1
What the reported data says about Mt. Zion Middle School
Mt. Zion Middle School is a public middle school serving grades 06–08 in Carrollton. It is one of 24 current school records connected to Carroll County. NCES reports 404 students for 2024–25.
Among 483 middle schools in Georgia with comparable records, this school is smaller than the reported median of 733 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 14th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 15.3:1, above the Georgia median of 13.9:1 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 (60.4%) and Hispanic or Latino (17.6%). English learners represent 4.8% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 11.9%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
The 2021–22 civil-rights collection reports gifted and talented programming. Program availability changes, so families should confirm the current catalog and participation rules directly with the school.
Questions worth asking Mt. Zion Middle School
- 1How do the reported 15.3:1 student–teacher ratio and 26.4 teacher FTE translate into actual class sizes by grade?
- 2Which advanced, gifted, career, arts, and computer-science courses are available this year, and how do students qualify?
- 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
- 4.8%
- Students with disabilities
- 11.9%
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 47.5%
- 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
- White60.4%
- Hispanic17.6%
- Black14.1%
- Asian1%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0.2%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0%
- Multiracial6.7%
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
Gifted and talented
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.
Bowdon Middle School
Middle · Grades 06–08
338 reported students
Villa Rica Middle
Middle · Grades 06–08
481 reported students
Temple Middle School
Middle · Grades 06–08
682 reported students
Bay Springs Middle School
Middle · Grades 06–08
723 reported students
Central Middle School
Middle · Grades 06–08
1,009 reported students
Bowdon High School
High · Grades 09–12
428 reported students
Public schools near Mt. Zion Middle 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mt. Zion High School High · Carroll County | 09–12 | 496 | 2.9 mi |
| Bowdon Middle School Middle · Carroll County | 06–08 | 338 | 5.7 mi |
| Bremen Middle School Middle · Bremen City | 06–08 | 507 | 6.4 mi |
| Carrollton Middle School Middle · Carrollton City | 06–08 | 1,280 | 7.9 mi |
| Haralson County Middle School Middle · Haralson County | 06–08 | 757 | 9.3 mi |
| Central Middle School Middle · Carroll County | 06–08 | 1,009 | 9.4 mi |
Frequently asked questions about Mt. Zion Middle School
What grades does Mt. Zion Middle School serve?
Mt. Zion Middle School reports grades 06–08 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as a middle school in Carroll County.
How many students attend Mt. Zion Middle School?
Mt. Zion Middle School reported 404 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 14th percentile among 483 Georgia middle schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 335 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at Mt. Zion Middle School?
The calculated ratio is 15.3:1, based on 404 students and 26.4 full-time-equivalent classroom teachers in 2024–25. The Georgia median for the same school level is 13.9:1. A ratio is not the same as average class size.
Is Mt. Zion Middle School a public, charter, or magnet school?
Mt. Zion Middle 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 Mt. Zion Middle School students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?
47.5% 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 Mt. Zion Middle School in?
Mt. Zion Middle 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 Mt. Zion Middle School?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Mt. Zion High School (2.9 mi), Bowdon Middle School (5.7 mi), Bremen Middle School (6.4 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.