Bowdon High School is a public high school, part of the Carroll County School System, located in Bowdon, Georgia, United States. The school's mascot is the Red Devil.
Serving 395 students in grades 9-12, Bowdon High School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Georgia for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 40-44% (which is higher than the Georgia state average of 37%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40-44% (which is approximately equal to the Georgia state average of 40%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the Georgia state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 27% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Georgia state average of 65% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 395 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 27%
- Graduation Rate: ≥95% (Top 20% in GA)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50%
- Math Proficiency: 40-44% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 40-44% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 50-54% (Top 30%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), GA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Bowdon High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Georgia for:
Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools
Graduation Rate
Community Size
School Overview
Bowdon High School's student population of 395 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 26 teachers has grown by 13% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
395 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
26 teachers
Year Founded
1854
School Calendar
School Rankings
Bowdon High School ranks within the top 50% of all 2,204 schools in Georgia (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Bowdon High School is 0.44, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.71. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#747 out of 2204 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
37%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
40%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-54%
40%
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
5%
Hispanic
7%
19%
Black
13%
36%
White
73%
35%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
7%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
≥95%
84%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
54%
59%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
12%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), GA Dept. of Education
School Notes
- School Mascot: Red Devil
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Bowdon High School's ranking?
Bowdon High School is ranked #747 out of 2,204 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Georgia.
What schools are Bowdon High School often compared to?
Bowdon High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Central High School, Carrollton High School, Villa Rica High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
40-44% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 37% GA state average), while 40-44% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 40% GA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Bowdon High School?
The graduation rate of Bowdon High School is 95%, which is higher than the Georgia state average of 84%.
How many students attend Bowdon High School?
395 students attend Bowdon High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
73% of Bowdon High School students are White, 13% of students are Black, 7% of students are Hispanic, and 7% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Bowdon High School?
Bowdon High School has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the Georgia state average of 14:1.
What grades does Bowdon High School offer ?
Bowdon High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Bowdon High School part of?
Bowdon High School is part of Carroll County School District.
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