For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 768 students in Carroll County, MS (there are , serving 325 private students). 70% of all K-12 students in Carroll County, MS are educated in public schools (compared to the MS state average of 89%).
The top ranked public schools in Carroll County, MS are Marshall Elementary School and J Z George High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Carroll County, MS public schools have an average math proficiency score of 23% (versus the Mississippi public school average of 47%), and reading proficiency score of 24% (versus the 42% statewide average). Schools in Carroll County have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Mississippi public schools.
Minority enrollment is 65% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Mississippi public school average of 58% (majority Black).
Best Public Schools in Carroll County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Marshall Elementary School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
802 Marshall Road
North Carrollton, MS 38947
(662) 237-6840
North Carrollton, MS 38947
(662) 237-6840
Grades: PK-6
| 402 students
Rank: #22.
J Z George High School
(Math: 28% | Reading: 19%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
900 George Street
North Carrollton, MS 38947
(662) 237-4701
North Carrollton, MS 38947
(662) 237-4701
Grades: 7-12
| 366 students
Carroll County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
900 George Street
North Carrollton, MS 38947
(662) 237-4701
North Carrollton, MS 38947
(662) 237-4701
Grades: 6-8
| 249 students
Hwy 51 North
Vaiden, MS 39176
(662) 464-5411
Vaiden, MS 39176
(662) 464-5411
Grades: PK-6
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Carroll County, MS?
The top ranked public schools in Carroll County, MS include Marshall Elementary School and J Z George High School.
How many public schools are located in Carroll County?
2 public schools are located in Carroll County.
What percentage of students in Carroll County go to public school?
70% of all K-12 students in Carroll County are educated in public schools (compared to the MS state average of 89%).
What is the racial composition of students in Carroll County?
Carroll County public schools minority enrollment is 65% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Mississippi public schools average of 58% (majority Black).
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