Best Schools in Carlton, GA
Carlton, GA has 12 public schools (3 high, 3 middle, 6 elementary) serving 8,575 students. On average they score 38% on state proficiency tests against a projected 49%, so schools in Carlton underperform expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in Carlton, GA
The top high schools in Carlton, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Madison County High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Madison County • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1436 Students
2. Oglethorpe County High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Oglethorpe County • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 655 Students
3. Elbert County High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Elbert County • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 875 Students
Best Middle Schools in Carlton, GA
The top middle schools in Carlton, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Oglethorpe County Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Oglethorpe County • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 517 Students
2. Madison County Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Madison County • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 1174 Students
3. Elbert County Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Elbert County • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 929 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Carlton, GA
The top elementary schools in Carlton, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Colbert Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Madison County • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 447 Students
2. Comer Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Madison County • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 386 Students
3. Oglethorpe County Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Oglethorpe County • Public • Grades 3 - 5 • 476 Students
4. Elbert County Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Elbert County • Public • Grades 3 - 5 • 656 Students
5. Oglethorpe County Primary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Oglethorpe County • Public • Grades Pre K - 2 • 563 Students
6. Elbert County Primary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Elbert County • Public • Grades KG - 2 • 461 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Carlton, GA
City-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Carlton, GA has a total population of 1,502 with 27% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 86%, and 22% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Carlton, GA
K-12 Students
High School Graduates
Adults 25+ with HS diplomas
College Graduates
Adults 25+ with a Bachelor’s degree or higher
Demographics statistics provided by Best Neighborhood Carlton, GA.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
13.54 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
2.55 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
10.99 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Carlton, GA.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Carlton, GA.
ISP Report Card
Internet Infrastructure Grade
Average Download Speed
Speed Most Residents Can Get
Digital Connectivity Index
ISP Connectivity Demand Report
To read more about these statistics, please visit Carlton, GA Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in Carlton, GA
How many schools are in Carlton, GA?
Carlton, GA has 12 public schools: 3 high schools, 3 middle schools and 6 elementary schools, serving 8,575 students in total.
How do schools in Carlton perform on state tests?
On average, 12 schools in Carlton score 38% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 49%, so on average schools in Carlton underperform expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Carlton?
Every public school gets a SchoolGrade from A+ to F based on the share of students at or above the state proficiency bar. The Impact Grade compares that result with what we would expect given the school’s student and community context, so schools that outperform their circumstances stand out. Schools cannot pay to change a grade. Read the full methodology.
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