Photo: W.marsh · CC BY-SA 3.0Carrollton’s public schools score below 95% of Kentucky districts on tests and graduation
Math proficiency in Carrollton’s districts is 17%, below the Kentucky average (38%). The grade covers the public school district serving Carrollton, from kindergarten through graduation, on state tests and graduation. Each state writes its own tests, so this is the one TownRatings grade compared within Kentucky, not nationally.
From Kentucky state tests taken in spring 2022, when 100% of students in the tested grades sat them, and the class of 2023’s four-year graduation rate, as reported to the U.S. Department of Education.
Carrollton’s schools, in brief
Results trail the state
In spring 2022, 21% of tested students were proficient in reading and 17% in math, against 45% and 38% statewide; 100% of students in the tested grades sat the tests. The grade ↓
Graduation
90–94% of the class of 2023 graduated in four years, against 91% across Kentucky (the state reports Carrollton’s rate as a range). Districts ↓
Spending and class size
The district spends $15,907 per student, against $14,752 across Kentucky (FY2024). Spending doesn’t count toward the grade. Districts ↓
One elementary school, then one elementary, one middle and one high school
From grade 2 the district’s path is Cartmell Elementary, then Carroll County Middle School, then Carroll County High School. See the path ↓
Choice beyond the district
Christian Academy of Carrollton (private) is in town. Every school ↓
Written from the figures on this page. Tests are from 2021–22, graduation from the class of 2023; each school’s own letter uses 2020–21 results.
What’s behind Carrollton’s grade
D: better than 5% of Kentucky school districts, #136 of 139 Kentucky towns. Graduation is above the Kentucky average; test scores are below it.
Where will my kid go?
Pick a grade. These are the public schools that serve Carrollton, with each school’s own grade.
Pre-K in Carrollton
Carroll Co Childhood Development Center
Grades PK · 171 students · 9:1 students per teacher
Kindergarten in Carrollton
Kathryn Winn Primary
Grades K–1 · 233 students · 18:1 students per teacher
1st grade in Carrollton
Kathryn Winn Primary
Grades K–1 · 233 students · 18:1 students per teacher
2nd grade in Carrollton
Cartmell Elementary
Grades 2–4 · 436 students · 15:1 students per teacher
3rd grade in Carrollton
Cartmell Elementary
Grades 2–4 · 436 students · 15:1 students per teacher
4th grade in Carrollton
Cartmell Elementary
Grades 2–4 · 436 students · 15:1 students per teacher
5th grade in Carrollton
Carroll County Middle School
Grades 5–8 · 555 students · 15:1 students per teacher
6th grade in Carrollton
Carroll County Middle School
Grades 5–8 · 555 students · 15:1 students per teacher
7th grade in Carrollton
Carroll County Middle School
Grades 5–8 · 555 students · 15:1 students per teacher
8th grade in Carrollton
Carroll County Middle School
Grades 5–8 · 555 students · 15:1 students per teacher
9th grade in Carrollton
Carroll County High School
Grades 9–12 · 578 students · 21:1 students per teacher
10th grade in Carrollton
Carroll County High School
Grades 9–12 · 578 students · 21:1 students per teacher
11th grade in Carrollton
Carroll County High School
Grades 9–12 · 578 students · 21:1 students per teacher
12th grade in Carrollton
Carroll County High School
Grades 9–12 · 578 students · 21:1 students per teacher
Carrollton’s public schools are run by Carroll County School District, which also serves Ghent, Prestonville, Sanders and Worthville. To confirm the school for a specific address, ask the district.
The district
Spending and class size are shown but don’t count toward the grade. Each district’s own page has every school.
Well below the state in reading
Carrollton vs. its neighbors
Schools grades for the Kentucky towns that share Carrollton’s borders.
| Town | Schools | Main districts |
|---|---|---|
| Carrollton | D | Carroll County |
Every school in Carrollton
6 schools. Each public school’s letter compares its own 2020–21 reading and math results with Kentucky’s other public schools (the newest school-level results we have).
Left off: 1 public program with fewer than 25 students (Carroll County Area Technology Center).
Questions about Carrollton’s schools
Are Carrollton’s schools good?
On Kentucky’s tests they score below most of the state: the public schools Carrollton children attend score below 95% of Kentucky’s school districts on tests and graduation, a D Schools grade, #136 of 139 Kentucky towns. Among towns with similar incomes they beat 1%. Tests are from 2021–22, graduation from the class of 2023.
What school district is Carrollton in?
Carroll County School District, which runs grades PK–12 and enrolls 1,973 students in 5 schools (2024–25).
Where do Carrollton kids go to high school?
Carroll County High School, with 578 students; its own test results earn a D.
What is Carrollton’s graduation rate?
90–94% of the class of 2023 in Carroll County School District graduated in four years, against 91% across Kentucky.
How much does Carrollton spend per student?
$15,907 in Carroll County School District (FY2024), against $14,752 across Kentucky. Spending doesn’t count toward the grade.
Are there private schools in Carrollton?
Yes: Christian Academy of Carrollton (religious, grades PK–12, 171 students).
Parents talk
What Carrollton families are saying about school.
Looking for colleges? Colleges near Carrollton → They have their own page.
School data: state test results (2021–22, with participation) and four-year graduation rates (class of 2023) reported to the U.S. Department of Education (EDFacts via ED Data Express); each school’s own letter uses its 2020–21 results (EDFacts via the Urban Institute); schools and enrollment from NCES (2024–25; private schools 2023–24); spending from the Census Bureau’s school finance survey (FY2024). The School Grade is our own summary, graded within Kentucky. Stars are from neighbors.