Hightower Trail Middle School

Public 6-8

3905 Post Oak Tritt Rd
Marietta, GA 30062

(770) 578-7225

District: Cobb County

SchoolDigger Rank:
16^th of 588 Georgia Middle Schools

Students who attend Hightower Trail Middle School usually attend:

High:

Pope High School

Feeder schools for Hightower Trail Middle School:

Elementary:

Tritt Elementary School

Student/teacher ratio: 15.2

Number of students: 982

Racial breakdown:

White:

69.0%

Asian:

10.5%

Hispanic:

9.7%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 6.6%

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Schooldigger Rankings:

Hightower Trail Middle School was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.

SchoolDigger ranks Hightower Trail Middle School 16^th of 588 Georgia public middle schools. (See Hightower Trail Middle School in the ranking list.)

Cobb County:

SchoolDigger ranks Cobb County 52^nd of 203 Georgia school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Hightower Trail Middle School

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Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	GA State Percentile
2006	90.93	8^th	420	98.1%
2007	89.89	9^th	445	98.0%
2008	91.16	5^th	462	98.9%
2009	88.74	9^th	466	98.1%
2010	88.87	6^th	494	98.8%
2011	87.12	7^th	504	98.6%
2012	86.50	4^th	508	99.2%
2013	85.95	8^th	527	98.5%
2014	85.34	9^th	521	98.3%
2015	98.83	5^th	537	99.1%
2016	98.00	9^th	545	98.3%
2017	98.77	7^th	539	98.7%
2018	98.64	8^th	543	98.5%
2019	98.57	8^th	559	98.6%
2021	95.39	28^th	542	94.8%
2022	96.10	27^th	567	95.2%
2023	97.84	13^th	577	97.7%
2024	97.43	16^th	588	97.3%

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Data source: Georgia Department of Education

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by a parent
Thursday, December 6, 2012

Hightower Trail Middle School is one of the best schools ever that I've seen in my life. Test Scores are very high and students are the very respectful. Close Quote

Enrollment information for Hightower Trail Middle School

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Not Specified	Total
1994	991	47	24	10	0	n/a	n/a	0	1072
1995	988	62	30	10	2	n/a	n/a	0	1092
1996	988	62	30	10	2	n/a	n/a	0	1092
1997	999	45	27	11	1	n/a	n/a	0	1083
1998	986	59	40	13	0	n/a	n/a	0	1098
1999	956	41	41	13	0	n/a	n/a	0	1051
2000	948	44	44	12	1	n/a	n/a	0	1049
2001	945	41	46	15	0	n/a	n/a	0	1047
2002	912	45	53	26	0	n/a	n/a	0	1036
2003	912	45	53	26	0	n/a	n/a	0	1036
2004	880	58	53	27	0	n/a	n/a	0	1018
2005	798	60	46	18	1	n/a	n/a	21	944
2006	795	74	48	19	1	n/a	n/a	30	967
2007	829	93	44	19	2	n/a	n/a	38	1025
2008	758	99	55	30	1	n/a	n/a	40	983
2009	724	115	71	30	1	n/a	n/a	43	984
2010	736	128	66	44	1	0	0	0	975
2011	759	67	62	44	1	0	27	0	960
2012	768	58	75	44	1	0	22	0	968
2013	774	62	82	46	1	0	26	0	991
2014	780	73	88	49	2	0	26	0	1018
2015	833	61	86	47	3	0	33	0	1063
2016	822	69	96	42	3	1	45	0	1078
2017	837	72	111	50	2	0	50	0	1122
2018	785	72	110	62	2	0	46	0	1077
2019	764	60	109	77	2	0	47	0	1059
2020	747	70	116	88	3	0	44	0	1068
2021	715	66	121	84	2	0	47	0	1035
2022	705	65	111	92	3	0	46	0	1022
2023	678	61	103	95	1	0	44	0	982

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Hightower Trail Middle School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1994	1072	67.0	16.0	1.3
1995	1092	65.5	16.7	1.7
1996	1092	65.5	16.7	1.7
1997	1083	59.5	18.2	1.7
1998	1098	65.1	16.9	2
1999	1051	69.3	15.2	1
2000	1049	67.1	15.6	1.8
2001	1047	69.7	15.0	1.8
2002	1036	74.6	13.9	2.2
2003	1036	74.6	13.9	2.2
2004	1018	68.1	14.9	3.5
2005	944	64.6	14.6	4.1
2006	967	63.6	15.2	4.1
2007	1025	71.6	14.3	6.8
2008	983	77.5	12.7	8.9
2009	984	75.0	13.1	11.1
2010	975	69.5	14.0	12.5
2011	960	68.0	14.1	11
2012	968	65.0	14.8	11.1
2013	991	65.0	15.2	8.8
2014	1018	61.0	16.6	9.3
2015	1063	62.0	17.1	6.5
2016	1078	64.0	16.8	6.2
2017	1122	65.5	17.1	7
2018	1077	67.0	16.0	6.8
2019	1059	64.3	16.4	5.4
2020	1068	64.2	16.6	6.5
2021	1035	65.5	15.8	7.1
2022	1022	63.6	16.0	n/a
2023	982	64.6	15.2	6.6

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Hightower Trail Middle School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1994	1072	67.0	16.0	1.3
1995	1092	65.5	16.7	1.7
1996	1092	65.5	16.7	1.7
1997	1083	59.5	18.2	1.7
1998	1098	65.1	16.9	2
1999	1051	69.3	15.2	1
2000	1049	67.1	15.6	1.8
2001	1047	69.7	15.0	1.8
2002	1036	74.6	13.9	2.2
2003	1036	74.6	13.9	2.2
2004	1018	68.1	14.9	3.5
2005	944	64.6	14.6	4.1
2006	967	63.6	15.2	4.1
2007	1025	71.6	14.3	6.8
2008	983	77.5	12.7	8.9
2009	984	75.0	13.1	11.1
2010	975	69.5	14.0	12.5
2011	960	68.0	14.1	11
2012	968	65.0	14.8	11.1
2013	991	65.0	15.2	8.8
2014	1018	61.0	16.6	9.3
2015	1063	62.0	17.1	6.5
2016	1078	64.0	16.8	6.2
2017	1122	65.5	17.1	7
2018	1077	67.0	16.0	6.8
2019	1059	64.3	16.4	5.4
2020	1068	64.2	16.6	6.5
2021	1035	65.5	15.8	7.1
2022	1022	63.6	16.0	n/a
2023	982	64.6	15.2	6.6

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.

Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Hightower Trail Middle School

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2017	$275 (3.4%)	$7,731 (96.6%)	$8,006
2018	$282 (3.2%)	$8,495 (96.8%)	$8,776
2019	$236 (2.7%)	$8,592 (97.3%)	$8,828

Data source: Georgia Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Hightower Trail Middle School

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Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 8^th of 559 Middle schools	Ranks 13^th of 577 Middle schools	0.8%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
6th Grade English Language Arts (Hightower Trail Middle School)	83.3	72.2	11.1%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Cobb County)	56.9	50.6	6.3%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Georgia)	46	39.2	6.8%
6th Grade Mathematics (Hightower Trail Middle School)	86	73.2	12.8%
6th Grade Mathematics (Cobb County)	54	43.2	10.8%
6th Grade Mathematics (Georgia)	40	32.9	7.1%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Hightower Trail Middle School)	75.2	76.9	1.7%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Cobb County)	48.5	51.5	3%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Georgia)	39	39.1	0.1%
7th Grade Mathematics (Hightower Trail Middle School)	90.8	73.2	17.6%
7th Grade Mathematics (Cobb County)	54.9	44.8	10.1%
7th Grade Mathematics (Georgia)	43	34.9	8.1%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Hightower Trail Middle School)	83	76	7%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Cobb County)	58.6	51.2	7.4%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Georgia)	47	42.1	4.9%
8th Grade Mathematics (Hightower Trail Middle School)	78.9	80.2	1.3%
8th Grade Mathematics (Cobb County)	47.3	44.8	2.5%
8th Grade Mathematics (Georgia)	35	36.2	1.2%
8th Grade Science (Hightower Trail Middle School)	64.7	49	15.7%
8th Grade Science (Cobb County)	41.3	30.6	10.7%
8th Grade Science (Georgia)	32	26.4	5.6%
8th Grade Social Studies (Hightower Trail Middle School)	75.4	68.8	6.6%
8th Grade Social Studies (Cobb County)	51	44.5	6.5%
8th Grade Social Studies (Georgia)	41	35.9	5.1%
End of Course Algebra I (Hightower Trail Middle School)	100	97.7	2.3%
End of Course Algebra I (Cobb County)	54.2	46.6	7.6%
End of Course Algebra I (Georgia)	41.1	35.8	5.3%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	1059	982	7.3%
African American	60	61	1.7%
American Indian	2	1	50%
Asian	109	103	5.5%
Hispanic	77	95	23.4%
Pacific Islander	0	0
White	764	678	11.3%
Two or More Races	47	44	6.4%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	5.4%	6.6%	1.2%

Schools Near Hightower Trail Middle School

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				Milestones Assessment Algebra I (2024)	Milestones Assessment English Language Arts (2024)			Milestones Assessment Mathematics (2024)			Milestones Assessment Science (2024)	Milestones Assessment Social Studies (2024)	Per Pupil Expenditures (2019)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	SchoolDigger Rating (2024)	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	Rank Change from Previous Year	Milestones Assessment Algebra I End of Course	Milestones Assessment English Language Arts 6th Grade	Milestones Assessment English Language Arts 7th Grade	Milestones Assessment English Language Arts 8th Grade	Milestones Assessment Mathematics 6th Grade	Milestones Assessment Mathematics 7th Grade	Milestones Assessment Mathematics 8th Grade	Milestones Assessment Science 8th Grade	Milestones Assessment Social Studies 8th Grade	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Hightower Trail Middle School	Public	6-8	3905 Post Oak Tritt Rd	Marietta	30062	Cobb County	Cobb County	No	No	No	No	(770) 578-7225	982	65	15.2	6.6%	678 (69.0%)	61 (6.2%)	95 (9.7%)	103 (10.5%)	1 (0.1%)	0 (0.0%)	44 (4.5%)	97.4	16^th of 588 public middle schools	97.3%		97.8	13^th of 577 public middle schools	97.7%	3	98.8	81.0	70.2	76.9	78.8	76.7	79.6	50.6	68.6	$8,828	$236	$8,592
Dodgen Middle School	Public	6-8	1725 Bill Murdock Rd	Marietta	30062	Cobb County	Cobb County	No	No	No	No	(770) 578-2726	1,222	70	17.4	5.2%	701 (57.4%)	75 (6.1%)	98 (8.0%)	295 (24.1%)	2 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	51 (4.2%)	97.9	13^th of 588 public middle schools	97.8%		98.7	7^th of 577 public middle schools	98.8%	6	94.9	84.4	73.8	75.9	78.5	80.5	81.4	50.0	74.0	$8,233	$233	$7,999
Simpson Middle School	Public	6-8	3340 Trickum Rd NE	Marietta	30066	Cobb County	Cobb County	No	No	No	No	(770) 971-4711	844	58	14.6	15.9%	485 (57.5%)	104 (12.3%)	112 (13.3%)	95 (11.3%)	3 (0.4%)	2 (0.2%)	43 (5.1%)	95.9	29^th of 588 public middle schools	95.1%		95.6	28^th of 577 public middle schools	95.1%	1	96.0	76.3	65.1	73.6	62.8	65.1	75.5	54.8	76.5	$9,128	$266	$8,862
Mabry Middle School	Public	6-8	2700 Jims Rd NE	Marietta	30066	Cobb County	Cobb County	No	No	No	No	(770) 928-5546	916	57	16.0	10.4%	601 (65.6%)	74 (8.1%)	119 (13.0%)	74 (8.1%)	6 (0.7%)	0 (0.0%)	42 (4.6%)	96	27^th of 588 public middle schools	95.4%		97.7	14^th of 577 public middle schools	97.6%	13	100.0	71.1	76.6	72.8	72.2	71.1	75.5	44.3	66.4	$8,559	$191	$8,368
Dickerson Middle School	Public	6-8	855 Woodlawn Dr NE	Marietta	30068	Cobb County	Cobb County	No	No	No	No	(770) 578-2710	1,223	71	17.3	5.2%	778 (63.6%)	58 (4.7%)	86 (7.0%)	255 (20.9%)	2 (0.2%)	1 (0.1%)	43 (3.5%)	99.2	3^rd of 588 public middle schools	99.5%		99.5	2^nd of 577 public middle schools	99.7%	1	100.0	84.1	83.3	81.9	88.1	89.4	91.6	63.5	75.3	$8,156	$192	$7,965
Crabapple Middle School	Public	6-8	10900 Woodstock Rd.	Roswell	30075	Fulton County	Fulton County	No	No	No	No	(470) 254-4520	871	66	13.2	12.9%	598 (68.7%)	110 (12.6%)	102 (11.7%)	18 (2.1%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.1%)	42 (4.8%)	93.6	41^st of 588 public middle schools	93.0%		93.2	43^rd of 577 public middle schools	92.5%	2	72.5	68.0	67.7	67.9	55.5	67.4	72.5	48.0	66.4	$10,399	$150	$10,249
McCleskey Middle School	Public	6-8	4080 Maybreeze Rd	Marietta	30066	Cobb County	Cobb County	No	No	No	No	(770) 928-5560	570	47	12.2	34.0%	299 (52.5%)	81 (14.2%)	138 (24.2%)	16 (2.8%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	36 (6.3%)	78.6	109^th of 588 public middle schools	81.5%		74.2	126^th of 577 public middle schools	78.2%	17	100.0	62.0	50.6	59.0	51.2	53.2	53.2		39.4	$9,997	$193	$9,804
Daniell Middle School	Public	6-8	2900 Scott Rd	Marietta	30066	Cobb County	Cobb County	No	No	No	No	(678) 594-8048	981	65	15.0	48.1%	251 (25.6%)	301 (30.7%)	287 (29.3%)	82 (8.4%)	6 (0.6%)	0 (0.0%)	54 (5.5%)	63.1	187^th of 588 public middle schools	68.2%		64.1	174^th of 577 public middle schools	69.8%	13	94.6	48.9	38.9	47.8	42.4	48.2	44.8	27.4	35.7	$8,151	$354	$7,797
Sandy Springs Middle School	Public	6-8	8750 Pride Pl	Atlanta	30350	Fulton County	Fulton County	No	No	No	Yes	(470) 254-4970	821	61	13.4	59.4%	98 (11.9%)	406 (49.5%)	235 (28.6%)	39 (4.8%)	8 (1.0%)	1 (0.1%)	34 (4.1%)	49.1	279^th of 588 public middle schools	52.6%		49	270^th of 577 public middle schools	53.2%	9	73.5	42.5	37.8	52.9	24.9	23.0	38.7	29.3	25.8	$10,953	$204	$10,750
East Cobb Middle School	Public	6-8	825 Terrell Mill Rd	Marietta	30067	Cobb County	Cobb County	No	No	No	Yes	(770) 578-2740	1,334	80	16.6	57.3%	252 (18.9%)	544 (40.8%)	432 (32.4%)	50 (3.7%)	4 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	52 (3.9%)	41.5	324^th of 588 public middle schools	44.9%		46.6	283^rd of 577 public middle schools	51.0%	41	100.0	39.5	27.7	42.6	30.0	26.3	41.8	14.8	24.5	$8,448	$538	$7,910

Frequently Asked Questions about Hightower Trail Middle School

Is Hightower Trail Middle School a good school?

Yes! Hightower Trail Middle School is one of the best middle schools in the state. It ranks 16^th of 588 Georgia middle schools.

What is the racial makeup of Hightower Trail Middle School?

Students at Hightower Trail Middle School are 69% White, 10% Asian, 10% Hispanic, 6% African American, 4% Two or more races.

How many students attend Hightower Trail Middle School?

In the 2022-23 school year, 982 students attended Hightower Trail Middle School.

What district is Hightower Trail Middle School in?

Cobb County

What high school do graduates of Hightower Trail Middle School attend?

Students who attend Hightower Trail Middle School usually go on to attend Pope High School

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