Bowdon High School

www.carrollcountyschools.com

387 Students

High School 9th - 12th

School Overview

Bowdon High School, located in Bowdon, Georgia, serves as a cornerstone of the Carroll County School District. As a community-focused institution, the school is committed to fostering academic excellence while preparing students for success in both higher education and the modern workforce. The campus environment emphasizes a blend of rigorous classroom instruction, extracurricular involvement, and character development, aiming to graduate well-rounded individuals who are ready to contribute positively to their community.

Beyond its academic curriculum, Bowdon High School is known for its strong school spirit and active engagement in athletics, arts, and career-technical student organizations. By providing a supportive and structured atmosphere, the school strives to cultivate a culture of lifelong learning and personal growth. As part of the larger Carroll County school system, Bowdon High School benefits from district-wide resources and initiatives that prioritize innovation and student achievement, ensuring that each student has access to the tools necessary to meet their future goals.

387

Total Students

25.5

Full-Time Teachers

15.2

Student/Teacher Ratio

44.7%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Bowdon High School
Demographic	Student Count
White	278
Hispanic	34
Black	44
Two or More	31

White
278 (71.8 %)
Black
44 (11.4 %)
Hispanic
34 (8.8 %)
Two or More
31 (8.0 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	High School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Carroll County
Phone:	(770)258-5408
Website:	http://www.carrollcountyschools.com
Grade Range:	9th - 12th
Total Students:	387
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	25.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	15.2
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	173
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	0

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Grade 9 105

Grade 10 97

Grade 11 93

Grade 12 92