Is Wheeler High School a good school?

Wheeler High School ranks 76 th of 458 Georgia high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

How many students attend Wheeler High School?

In the 2022-23 school year, 2,375 students attended Wheeler High School.

What is the racial makeup of Wheeler High School?

Students at Wheeler High School are 34% African American, 25% White, 24% Hispanic, 13% Asian, 4% Two or more races.

What schools feed into Wheeler High School?

Wheeler High School is fed by the following schools: Elementary : Brumby Elementary School Elementary : Eastvalley Elementary School Elementary : Powers Ferry Elementary School Elementary : Sedalia Park Elementary School Middle : East Cobb Middle School

Wheeler High School

Summary:

Wheeler High School is a public high school located in Marietta, Georgia, serving 2,375 students in grades 9-12. It is part of the Cobb County School District, which is ranked 52 out of 203 districts in Georgia and has a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Wheeler High School has consistently maintained a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger over the past several years, ranking between 71st and 92nd among Georgia high schools during this period. The school has strong graduation rates, ranging from 77.3% to 89.5% over the past five years, which is higher than the state average and on par with the Cobb County district average. Wheeler High School students also consistently outperform the state average in the Milestones Assessments across various subjects, including American Literature and Composition, Algebra I, Biology, and United States History.

While Wheeler High School is a high-performing school, it faces competition from nearby schools like Lassiter High School and Pope High School, which consistently rank among the top 10 high schools in Georgia and have significantly higher test scores and graduation rates. Additionally, the relatively lower percentage of free and reduced lunch recipients at Wheeler High School compared to some nearby schools, such as Campbell High School and Marietta High School, suggests that Wheeler High School may serve a more affluent student population, which could contribute to its stronger academic performance.

Detail:

Public 9-12

375 Holt Rd NE
Marietta, GA 30068

(770) 578-3266

District: Cobb County

SchoolDigger Rank:
76^th of 458 Georgia High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $8,136

Feeder schools for Wheeler High School:

Elementary:	Brumby Elementary School
	Eastvalley Elementary School
	Powers Ferry Elementary School
	Sedalia Park Elementary School
Middle:	East Cobb Middle School

Student/teacher ratio: 17.2

Number of students: 2,375

Racial breakdown:

African American:

33.7%

White:

25.0%

Hispanic:

23.9%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 38.8%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Wheeler High School ranks better than 83.4% of high schools in Georgia. It also ranks 9^th among 17 ranked high schools in the Cobb County School District. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 73.86. (See more...)

The four-year cohort graduation rate measures the percentage of students at Wheeler High School who earn a standard high school diploma within four years of starting ninth grade.

Student Body

Compare Details Wheeler High School has the largest high school student body size in the Cobb County School District. (See more...)

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Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Wheeler High School is $8,136. 9 high schools in the Cobb County School District spend more per student.

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Wheeler High School was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.

SchoolDigger ranks Wheeler High School 76^th of 458 Georgia public high schools. (See Wheeler High 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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Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	GA State Percentile
2006	67.40	80^th	335	76.1%
2007	70.15	76^th	358	78.8%
2008	75.57	65^th	370	82.4%
2009	79.90	48^th	372	87.1%
2010	73.92	77^th	384	79.9%
2011	70.54	91^st	402	77.4%
2012	65.48	107^th	396	73.0%
2013	61.59	129^th	425	69.6%
2014	58.07	137^th	425	67.8%
2015	62.30	93^rd	435	78.6%
2016	65.82	78^th	426	81.7%
2017	57.68	103^rd	420	75.5%
2018	68.55	81^st	428	81.1%
2019	66.29	92^nd	438	79.0%
2021	66.69	75^th	410	81.7%
2022	70.58	79^th	429	81.6%
2023	71.29	71^st	442	83.9%
2024	73.86	76^th	458	83.4%

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Data source: test scores: Georgia Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

Data source: Georgia Department of Education

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14%

Reviews:

by a parent
Wednesday, April 25, 2018

This is a great school. Both of my children are in the Magnet Program and are very successful. The principal and teachers are enthusiastic, professional and make learning an adventure for all the children. Close Quote

by a parent
Friday, October 28, 2016

Incredible school! Wheeler provides real life experience for our kids, the teacher give so much of their time, and the administrators provide a great atmosphere to support the whole community and students! Close Quote

by a parent on FaceBook
Saturday, August 8, 2015

Excellent school, my son is now entering his third year. He loves the teachers and they are willing to help and work with students. School is entering the final stages of a major renovation. I highly recommend Wheeler High School. Close Quote

by a parent
Tuesday, February 7, 2012

STEM Magnet Program has been fantastic for my children...teachers are fabulous in all disciplines (not just Math and Science), opportunities to take many science and math courses with block scheduling, students attending Magnet by and large are hard working and very motivated to do well. They are also supportive of fellow students. Seniors in the program complete an Internship in a field of their interest - which is unique and hugely beneficial to the students. Truly a great program for highly motivated students. Close Quote

by a citizen
Monday, June 27, 2011

I am an alumna of Wheeler and I must say that the Magnet preparation has been very beneficial. Great program! Close Quote

by a parent
Wednesday, March 16, 2011

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Enrollment information for Wheeler High School

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Not Specified	Total
1989	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	1645	1645
1991	0	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	1593	1593
1992	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	1669	1669
1993	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	1710	1710
1994	1231	274	138	53	1	n/a	n/a	0	1697
1995	1142	336	136	49	5	n/a	n/a	0	1668
1996	1142	336	136	49	5	n/a	n/a	0	1668
1997	1096	380	143	68	3	n/a	n/a	0	1690
1998	1084	431	145	80	1	n/a	n/a	0	1741
1999	1051	490	142	97	4	n/a	n/a	0	1784
2000	1001	519	139	119	2	n/a	n/a	0	1780
2001	1001	514	139	152	1	n/a	n/a	0	1807
2002	919	614	141	202	2	n/a	n/a	0	1878
2003	919	614	141	202	2	n/a	n/a	0	1878
2004	930	592	149	169	2	n/a	n/a	0	1842
2005	829	628	155	175	3	n/a	n/a	91	1881
2006	838	669	139	180	1	n/a	n/a	93	1920
2007	853	653	158	184	1	n/a	n/a	80	1929
2008	796	681	153	186	1	n/a	n/a	67	1884
2009	772	758	169	188	1	n/a	n/a	63	1951
2010	776	833	203	262	2	0	0	0	2076
2011	685	859	210	289	4	0	43	0	2090
2012	670	870	195	291	7	0	46	0	2079
2013	619	844	200	336	1	1	55	0	2056
2014	602	895	203	355	1	1	68	0	2125
2015	578	891	199	381	0	2	66	0	2117
2016	564	913	222	387	4	2	69	0	2161
2017	587	868	231	414	4	1	60	0	2165
2018	561	846	255	425	4	3	50	0	2144
2019	580	849	282	417	7	2	53	0	2190
2020	582	810	285	436	5	2	59	0	2179
2021	576	861	308	478	5	1	79	0	2308
2022	608	792	303	493	6	0	94	0	2296
2023	594	801	305	567	3	1	104	0	2375

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

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

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Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Wheeler High School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1989	1645	86.0	19.1	1.3
1991	1593	86.0	18.5	2
1992	1669	83.0	20.1	3.1
1993	1710	95.0	18.0	4.9
1994	1697	86.7	19.6	7.7
1995	1668	87.0	19.2	6.7
1996	1668	87.0	19.2	6.7
1997	1690	71.5	23.6	8.3
1998	1741	94.4	18.4	6
1999	1784	100.1	17.8	5.3
2000	1780	101.7	17.5	7
2001	1807	116.7	15.5	10
2002	1878	121.5	15.5	12.1
2003	1878	121.5	15.5	12.1
2004	1842	120.2	15.3	18.5
2005	1881	122.1	15.4	23.2
2006	1920	121.3	15.8	27.4
2007	1929	126.3	15.3	28
2008	1884	139.9	13.5	32
2009	1951	143.0	13.6	35.6
2010	2076	134.9	15.3	39.3
2011	2090	128.5	16.2	45.6
2012	2079	135.9	15.2	44.7
2013	2056	133.6	15.3	46.2
2014	2125	124.2	17.1	45.6
2015	2117	128.0	16.5	45.8
2016	2161	130.0	16.6	45.4
2017	2165	123.5	17.5	47.3
2018	2144	124.5	17.2	42.5
2019	2190	125.5	17.4	40.3
2020	2179	125.7	17.3	37.1
2021	2308	130.0	17.7	34.3
2022	2296	132.5	17.3	n/a
2023	2375	137.6	17.2	38.8

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 Wheeler High School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1989	1645	86.0	19.1	1.3
1991	1593	86.0	18.5	2
1992	1669	83.0	20.1	3.1
1993	1710	95.0	18.0	4.9
1994	1697	86.7	19.6	7.7
1995	1668	87.0	19.2	6.7
1996	1668	87.0	19.2	6.7
1997	1690	71.5	23.6	8.3
1998	1741	94.4	18.4	6
1999	1784	100.1	17.8	5.3
2000	1780	101.7	17.5	7
2001	1807	116.7	15.5	10
2002	1878	121.5	15.5	12.1
2003	1878	121.5	15.5	12.1
2004	1842	120.2	15.3	18.5
2005	1881	122.1	15.4	23.2
2006	1920	121.3	15.8	27.4
2007	1929	126.3	15.3	28
2008	1884	139.9	13.5	32
2009	1951	143.0	13.6	35.6
2010	2076	134.9	15.3	39.3
2011	2090	128.5	16.2	45.6
2012	2079	135.9	15.2	44.7
2013	2056	133.6	15.3	46.2
2014	2125	124.2	17.1	45.6
2015	2117	128.0	16.5	45.8
2016	2161	130.0	16.6	45.4
2017	2165	123.5	17.5	47.3
2018	2144	124.5	17.2	42.5
2019	2190	125.5	17.4	40.3
2020	2179	125.7	17.3	37.1
2021	2308	130.0	17.7	34.3
2022	2296	132.5	17.3	n/a
2023	2375	137.6	17.2	38.8

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 Wheeler High School

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2017	$225 (2.8%)	$7,891 (97.2%)	$8,116
2018	$229 (2.7%)	$8,178 (97.3%)	$8,408
2019	$219 (2.7%)	$7,917 (97.3%)	$8,136

Data source: Georgia Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Wheeler High School

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Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 92^nd of 438 High schools	Ranks 71^st of 442 High schools	4.9%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
End of Course American Literature and Composition (Wheeler High School)	59.9	51.7	8.2%
End of Course American Literature and Composition (Cobb County)	63.4	50.6	12.8%
End of Course American Literature and Composition (Georgia)	47.3	38.9	8.4%
End of Course Algebra I (Wheeler High School)	32.7	36.1	3.4%
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%
End of Course Biology (Wheeler High School)	70.8	64.2	6.6%
End of Course Biology (Cobb County)	66.9	59.7	7.2%
End of Course Biology (Georgia)	49	45.5	3.5%
End of Course United States History (Wheeler High School)	62.2	47.7	14.5%
End of Course United States History (Cobb County)	71.1	54.5	16.6%
End of Course United States History (Georgia)	48.3	37.1	11.2%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	2190	2375	8.4%
African American	849	801	5.7%
American Indian	7	3	57.1%
Asian	282	305	8.2%
Hispanic	417	567	36%
Pacific Islander	2	1	50%
White	580	594	2.4%
Two or More Races	53	104	96.2%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	40.3%	38.8%	1.5%

Schools Near Wheeler High School

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				Milestones Assessment American Literature and Composition (2024)	Milestones Assessment Algebra I (2024)	Milestones Assessment Biology (2024)	Milestones Assessment United States History (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 American Literature and Composition End of Course	Milestones Assessment Algebra I End of Course	Milestones Assessment Biology End of Course	Milestones Assessment United States History 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
Wheeler High School	Public	9-12	375 Holt Rd NE	Marietta	30068	Cobb County	Cobb County	No	No	No	No	(770) 578-3266	2,375	138	17.2	38.8%	594 (25.0%)	801 (33.7%)	567 (23.9%)	305 (12.8%)	3 (0.1%)	1 (0.0%)	104 (4.4%)	73.9	76^th of 458 public high schools	83.4%		71.3	71^st of 442 public high schools	83.9%	5	57.8	45.8	61.1	53.0									$8,136	$219	$7,917
George W. Hartmann Center	Public	6-12	729 Lawrence St NE	Marietta	30060	Cobb County	Marietta City	No	No	No	No	(770) 971-7801	8	1	8.0		1 (12.5%)	2 (25.0%)	4 (50.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (12.5%)								(n/a)
Walton High School	Public, Charter	9-12	1590 Bill Murdock Rd	Marietta	30062	Cobb County	Cobb County	Yes	No	No	No	(770) 578-3225	2,646	137	19.3	3.8%	1,611 (60.9%)	142 (5.4%)	209 (7.9%)	586 (22.1%)	2 (0.1%)	2 (0.1%)	94 (3.6%)	94.5	7^th of 458 public high schools	98.5%		94.6	5^th of 442 public high schools	98.9%	2	89.9	73.9	86.7	87.9									$7,955	$243	$7,713
Cobb Horizon High School	Public, Virtual	6-12	1765 The Exchange SE	Atlanta	30339	Cobb County	Cobb County	No	No	Yes	No	(678) 594-8240	1,029	82	12.5	15.6%	236 (22.9%)	453 (44.0%)	273 (26.5%)	29 (2.8%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (0.3%)	35 (3.4%)	28	312^th of 458 public high schools	31.9%		25.2	318^th of 442 public high schools	28.1%	6	23.1	42.6	33.1	20.2	33.3	43.8	55.1	4.2	31.4	39.7	32.6	31.8	$8,685	$192	$8,493
Sprayberry High School	Public	9-12	2525 Sandy Plains Rd	Marietta	30066	Cobb County	Cobb County	No	No	No	No	(770) 578-3200	1,831	107	17.1	36.0%	645 (35.2%)	497 (27.1%)	449 (24.5%)	121 (6.6%)	7 (0.4%)	2 (0.1%)	110 (6.0%)	71	84^th of 458 public high schools	81.7%		73.7	64^th of 442 public high schools	85.5%	20	52.0	42.9	57.1	58.1									$8,115	$258	$7,856
Riverwood International Charter School	Public	9-12	5900 Raider Dr	Atlanta	30328	Fulton County	Fulton County	No	No	No	No	(470) 254-1980	1,737	104	16.6	30.4%	604 (34.8%)	426 (24.5%)	615 (35.4%)	35 (2.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	57 (3.3%)	64.2	110^th of 458 public high schools	76.0%		66.7	92^nd of 442 public high schools	79.2%	18	55.9	32.9	59.3	38.4									$10,393	$292	$10,100
Pope High School	Public	9-12	3001 Hembree Rd NE	Marietta	30062	Cobb County	Cobb County	No	No	No	No	(770) 578-7900	1,814	100	18.1	6.4%	1,317 (72.6%)	110 (6.1%)	175 (9.6%)	134 (7.4%)	5 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	73 (4.0%)	93.6	11^th of 458 public high schools	97.6%		93.3	10^th of 442 public high schools	97.7%	1	80.1	73.5	82.8	80.2									$8,624	$362	$8,262
Campbell High School	Public	9-12	925 Powder Springs St	Smyrna	30080	Cobb County	Cobb County	No	No	No	No	(678) 842-6850	2,928	165	17.7	48.5%	568 (19.4%)	1,196 (40.8%)	883 (30.2%)	139 (4.7%)	11 (0.4%)	2 (0.1%)	129 (4.4%)	54.8	158^th of 458 public high schools	65.5%		54.3	146^th of 442 public high schools	67.0%	12	48.4	24.3	46.2	47.8									$8,133	$282	$7,851
Lassiter High School	Public	9-12	2601 Shallowford Rd	Marietta	30066	Cobb County	Cobb County	No	No	No	No	(678) 494-7863	1,932	107	18.0	9.1%	1,291 (66.8%)	157 (8.1%)	214 (11.1%)	150 (7.8%)	4 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	116 (6.0%)	94.8	6^th of 458 public high schools	98.7%		91.2	17^th of 442 public high schools	96.2%	11	81.0	81.8	84.7	82.0									$8,618	$305	$8,312
Marietta High School	Public	9-12	1171 Whitlock Ave SW	Marietta	30064	Cobb County	Marietta City	No	No	No	Yes	(770) 428-2631	2,626	172	15.2	55.0%	507 (19.3%)	953 (36.3%)	1,012 (38.5%)	34 (1.3%)	4 (0.2%)	6 (0.2%)	110 (4.2%)	50.6	181^st of 458 public high schools	60.5%		43.1	213^th of 442 public high schools	51.8%	32	42.0	43.0	52.4	23.6									$10,803	$513	$10,290

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