CARROLLTON, GA – Carrollton City Schools achieved success by surpassing the state in the 2025 College and Career Ready Performance Index (CCRPI), demonstrating the district’s ongoing commitment to literacy and preparing students to excel beyond the classroom. 

Content Mastery, Progress, Closing Gaps, and Readiness are the categories evaluated to determine each school’s CCRPI score. 

The district produced strong Readiness scores, outshining the state. This achievement reflects a focus on preparing students for their next step, whether that is the next grade level, college courses, or the workforce. Indicators for elementary and middle schools include at or above grade-level reading, student attendance, and opportunities for enrichment “beyond the core” academic curriculum. High school indicators include students reading at or above grade level, attendance, accelerated enrollment, pathway completion, and college and career readiness.

While maintaining rigorous academic coursework and a wealth of elective opportunities for students, CHS has also surpassed the state’s average graduation rate for the 21st consecutive year, at 93 percent, compared to the state’s 87 percent. 

In terms of Content Mastery, CCS students scored competitively at or above the state average. Content Mastery encompasses achievement scores in English language arts, mathematics, science, and social studies, reflecting student performance on state assessments. Carrollton Middle and Carrollton High have been selected as Math Leaders in the state for their outstanding achievement and growth.

Overall, CCS increased Progress scores, emphasizing student growth in English language arts and math, which are determined based on advancements in both areas relative to academically similar students. This metric also tracks how well English learners are progressing in language acquisition and proficiency. Improvement illustrates the positive impact that supporting growth in subgroups can have on overall scores, thus empowering students’ long-term academic advancement. 

Carrollton City Schools Superintendent Dr. Mark Albertus noted the importance of ensuring the district provides a quality education for all students.

“I am proud of the work our teachers and support staff put in each and every day to meet students’ individual needs and help them excel in academics but also in life,” said Albertus. “Our priority is to continually support our students by providing them with skills and opportunities that help them succeed and be competitive in life, not focusing on a CCRPI score. We acknowledge there is always work to be done, and we also know that we’re making steady and strong improvement.”
 

Carrollton Upper Elementary students Leah Joiner (left) and Kora Rodriguez (right) work diligently on their English language arts assignments in Mrs. Crandell's class.