written by: Ben Chambers
Communication Specialist
For the second consecutive year, the Carroll County Board of Education has approved a full millage rate rollback for county property owners, voting at its August 21 meeting to reduce the school tax millage rate from 16.259 mills to 16.077 mills. This marks the fourth consecutive annual millage rate cut from the school board, bringing the millage rate down from nearly 18 mills in 2021.
When compared with the five similar surrounding districts, Carroll County’s property tax levy per learner is the lowest of the six districts, indicating that the district efficiently uses funds across its 23 school campuses.
On a spending-per-learner basis, Carroll County Schools spends less than 82 percent of Georgia districts despite having more than twice as many schools as the average district.
In May the district received a four-star rating for financial efficiency from the Governor’s Office of Student Achievement. Only 14 districts in Georgia scored higher. Systems with high College and Career Readiness Performance Index scores and low spending per student earn the highest scores.
The BOE approved a FY2025 general fund budget of just over $200 million on June 19 that includes a pay increase for both certified teachers and classified staff, replacement buses for the county fleet, technology improvements and a continued investment in school safety and security.
