Is McEachern High School a good school?

McEachern High School ranks 201 st of 458 Georgia high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

How many students attend McEachern High School?

In the 2022-23 school year, 2,327 students attended McEachern High School.

What is the racial makeup of McEachern High School?

Students at McEachern High School are 67% African American, 22% Hispanic, 6% White, 3% Two or more races.

What schools feed into McEachern High School?

McEachern High School is fed by the following schools: Elementary : Compton Elementary School Elementary : Powder Springs Elementary School Elementary : Varner Elementary School Middle : Cooper Middle School Middle : Tapp Middle School

McEachern High School

Summary:

McEachern High School is a public high school located in Powder Springs, Georgia, serving 2,327 students in grades 9-12 as part of the Cobb County School District, which is ranked 52 out of 203 districts in the state and has a 4-star rating.

Over the past 10 years, McEachern High School's statewide ranking has fluctuated between 116 and 215 out of 400-450 Georgia high schools, with its SchoolDigger rating ranging from 2 to 4 stars out of 5, currently at 3 stars. The school's 4-year graduation rate has ranged from 84.3% to 91.3% over the past 5 years, lower than nearby high-performing schools like Harrison High (97.2%) and Kennesaw Mountain High (93.6%). Additionally, McEachern's proficiency rates on the Georgia Milestones assessments are generally lower than the Cobb County and state averages across subjects.

The high percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch at McEachern High School (over 60%) indicates that the school serves a relatively disadvantaged student population, which may contribute to the lower academic performance and graduation rates compared to the nearby higher-income schools. While McEachern is part of a well-regarded school district, it appears to be underperforming compared to its nearby counterparts, particularly in terms of test scores, graduation rates, and socioeconomic factors. Addressing these areas could help the school improve its overall performance and provide a more equitable educational experience for its students.

Detail:

Public 9-12

2400 New Macland Rd
Powder Springs, GA 30127

(770) 222-3710

District: Cobb County

SchoolDigger Rank:
201^st of 458 Georgia High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $8,019

Feeder schools for McEachern High School:

Elementary:	Compton Elementary School
	Powder Springs Elementary School
	Varner Elementary School
Middle:	Cooper Middle School
	Tapp Middle School

Student/teacher ratio: 18.7

Number of students: 2,327

Racial breakdown:

African American:

66.9%

Hispanic:

22.1%

White:

6.1%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 62.6%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details McEachern High School ranks better than 56.1% of high schools in Georgia. It also ranks 13^th among 17 ranked high schools in the Cobb County School District. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 47.54. (See more...)

The Adjusted Cohort Graduation Rate (ACGR) measures the percentage of McEachern High School freshmen who graduate within four years, adjusting for students who transfer in or out.

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Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at McEachern High School is $8,019. 12 high schools in the Cobb County School District spend more per student.

Schooldigger Rankings:

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

SchoolDigger ranks McEachern High School 201^st of 458 Georgia public high schools. (See McEachern 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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Rank History for McEachern High School

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Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	GA State Percentile
2006	62.47	106^th	335	68.4%
2007	64.97	105^th	358	70.7%
2008	62.92	126^th	370	65.9%
2009	55.91	173^rd	372	53.5%
2010	58.99	143^rd	384	62.8%
2011	70.25	92^nd	402	77.1%
2012	65.63	106^th	396	73.2%
2013	54.71	176^th	425	58.6%
2014	51.22	201^st	425	52.7%
2015	44.99	184^th	435	57.7%
2016	57.58	116^th	426	72.8%
2017	53.67	121^st	420	71.2%
2018	55.10	131^st	428	69.4%
2019	56.66	128^th	438	70.8%
2021	39.38	215^th	410	47.6%
2022	49.20	176^th	429	59.0%
2023	47.58	190^th	442	57.0%
2024	47.54	201^st	458	56.1%

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Data source: Georgia Department of Education

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by a student
Friday, April 29, 2022

fun

by a parent
Sunday, October 1, 2017

My son has attended McEachern since his sophomore year and is a senior. His experience has been very positive and all of his teachers have been very supportive. He's always feels safe at school, feels he could learn and receives assistance when needed. He takes a good mix of classes, traditional, honors and AP. The school also offers a good selection of pathway courses. Parent approved - 5 STARS! Close Quote

by a parent
Sunday, September 18, 2016

The principal did a good job when my child was there I felt she was safe key to learning Close Quote

by a parent
Sunday, September 20, 2015

This is a great high school, and the campus has a private school or college feel to it. The teachers are attentive and the amenities are great. Our kids entered ahead of grade level on state and national measurements and are still ahead of grade level. Close Quote

by a student
Monday, November 14, 2011

The McEachern community is a friendly and welcoming one, and as a freshmen this really helps me be able to join the high-school experience on the right foot. The teachers are so far, very knowledgeable and not only teach us what we need to know to be successful in class, but what we need to know to be successful in life as well. McEachern is a well rounded school in general! Close Quote

by a parent
Sunday, October 30, 2011

They have great marching band program! They will teach your child not just how to march, they will guide them how to be come great person. Close Quote

by a parent
Thursday, August 11, 2011

We sold our house and moved to get out of the McEachern district. I can tell you that the education available at McEachern vs Harrison, Hillgrove or Allatoona high schools is not the same. It is "dumbed down" considerably at McEachern in order to keep kids in school and graduate them. Sorry, but it is the hard truth. Close Quote

by a student
Tuesday, June 7, 2011

People say this is a bad school. Those people don't know what they're talking about. As a student here, I have seen first hand that you can get a good education here if you want it. You just have to be responsible. Close Quote

by a student on FaceBook
Tuesday, June 7, 2011

Cause i go to this school and its awesome Close Quote

by a student
Thursday, December 10, 2009

mceahcern high school is a very well rounded school Close Quote

Enrollment information for McEachern 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	2089	2089
1991	0	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	2361	2361
1992	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	2115	2115
1993	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	1981	1981
1994	1751	276	22	20	3	n/a	n/a	0	2072
1995	1782	376	34	28	5	n/a	n/a	0	2225
1996	1782	376	34	28	5	n/a	n/a	0	2225
1997	1869	452	34	46	4	n/a	n/a	0	2405
1998	1929	548	37	44	2	n/a	n/a	0	2560
1999	2097	646	34	46	3	n/a	n/a	0	2826
2000	1986	680	36	60	1	n/a	n/a	0	2763
2001	1992	772	33	60	5	n/a	n/a	0	2862
2002	2026	992	37	99	6	n/a	n/a	0	3160
2003	2026	992	37	99	6	n/a	n/a	0	3160
2004	1914	1184	36	103	9	n/a	n/a	0	3246
2005	1788	1392	39	140	13	n/a	n/a	109	3481
2006	1680	1546	44	173	13	n/a	n/a	104	3560
2007	1100	1471	24	178	12	n/a	n/a	110	2895
2008	809	1340	21	179	7	n/a	n/a	110	2466
2009	626	1365	21	179	8	n/a	n/a	110	2309
2010	527	1471	20	222	9	0	0	0	2249
2011	471	1483	26	215	7	1	40	0	2243
2012	428	1436	29	217	6	1	39	0	2156
2013	415	1505	31	251	3	1	55	0	2261
2014	357	1552	28	269	3	0	58	0	2267
2015	296	1541	31	303	4	2	62	0	2239
2016	275	1580	32	367	7	1	80	0	2342
2017	237	1630	30	385	6	1	75	0	2364
2018	207	1630	25	403	6	1	73	0	2345
2019	202	1634	25	438	3	1	87	0	2390
2020	194	1661	24	442	3	3	85	0	2412
2021	169	1633	23	484	4	3	85	0	2401
2022	155	1573	18	516	10	3	82	0	2357
2023	142	1557	19	514	12	2	81	0	2327

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 McEachern High School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1989	2089	106.0	19.7	1.1
1991	2361	121.0	19.5	1.9
1992	2115	121.5	17.4	1.9
1993	1981	102.0	19.4	n/a
1994	2072	105.0	19.7	2.8
1995	2225	117.0	19.0	5.2
1996	2225	117.0	19.0	5.2
1997	2405	95.0	25.3	6.5
1998	2560	141.3	18.1	8.8
1999	2826	147.6	19.1	8.6
2000	2763	148.7	18.6	8.7
2001	2862	157.4	18.2	10.8
2002	3160	180.3	17.5	13.2
2003	3160	180.3	17.5	13.2
2004	3246	176.9	18.3	18.8
2005	3481	187.9	18.5	23.6
2006	3560	201.4	17.7	27.9
2007	2895	184.1	15.7	33.9
2008	2466	160.5	15.4	39.5
2009	2309	149.9	15.4	46.9
2010	2249	141.0	15.9	49.6
2011	2243	131.0	17.1	53.9
2012	2156	125.9	17.1	56
2013	2261	121.3	18.6	59.7
2014	2267	120.3	18.8	60.3
2015	2239	122.0	18.3	59.4
2016	2342	122.0	19.1	58.2
2017	2364	120.5	19.6	60.2
2018	2345	122.7	19.1	58.7
2019	2390	122.0	19.5	58.4
2020	2412	124.5	19.3	57.2
2021	2401	125.6	19.1	55.1
2022	2357	125.1	18.8	n/a
2023	2327	124.2	18.7	62.6

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 McEachern High School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1989	2089	106.0	19.7	1.1
1991	2361	121.0	19.5	1.9
1992	2115	121.5	17.4	1.9
1993	1981	102.0	19.4	n/a
1994	2072	105.0	19.7	2.8
1995	2225	117.0	19.0	5.2
1996	2225	117.0	19.0	5.2
1997	2405	95.0	25.3	6.5
1998	2560	141.3	18.1	8.8
1999	2826	147.6	19.1	8.6
2000	2763	148.7	18.6	8.7
2001	2862	157.4	18.2	10.8
2002	3160	180.3	17.5	13.2
2003	3160	180.3	17.5	13.2
2004	3246	176.9	18.3	18.8
2005	3481	187.9	18.5	23.6
2006	3560	201.4	17.7	27.9
2007	2895	184.1	15.7	33.9
2008	2466	160.5	15.4	39.5
2009	2309	149.9	15.4	46.9
2010	2249	141.0	15.9	49.6
2011	2243	131.0	17.1	53.9
2012	2156	125.9	17.1	56
2013	2261	121.3	18.6	59.7
2014	2267	120.3	18.8	60.3
2015	2239	122.0	18.3	59.4
2016	2342	122.0	19.1	58.2
2017	2364	120.5	19.6	60.2
2018	2345	122.7	19.1	58.7
2019	2390	122.0	19.5	58.4
2020	2412	124.5	19.3	57.2
2021	2401	125.6	19.1	55.1
2022	2357	125.1	18.8	n/a
2023	2327	124.2	18.7	62.6

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 McEachern High School

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2017	$196 (2.6%)	$7,383 (97.4%)	$7,579
2018	$580 (7.0%)	$7,648 (92.9%)	$8,229
2019	$264 (3.3%)	$7,755 (96.7%)	$8,019

Data source: Georgia Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on McEachern High School

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Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 128^th of 438 High schools	Ranks 190^th of 442 High schools	13.8%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
End of Course American Literature and Composition (McEachern High School)	47.8	31.1	16.7%
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 (McEachern High School)	47.3	23.7	23.6%
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 (McEachern High School)	52.8	42.6	10.2%
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 (McEachern High School)	57.4	46.6	10.8%
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	2390	2327	2.6%
African American	1634	1557	4.7%
American Indian	3	12	300%
Asian	25	19	24%
Hispanic	438	514	17.4%
Pacific Islander	1	2	100%
White	202	142	29.7%
Two or More Races	87	81	6.9%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	58.4%	62.6%	4.2%

Schools Near McEachern 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)	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	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
McEachern High School	Public	9-12	2400 New Macland Rd	Powder Springs	30127	Cobb County	Cobb County	No	No	No	No	(770) 222-3710	2,327	124	18.7	62.6%	142 (6.1%)	1,557 (66.9%)	514 (22.1%)	19 (0.8%)	12 (0.5%)	2 (0.1%)	81 (3.5%)	47.5	201^st of 458 public high schools	56.1%		47.6	190^th of 442 public high schools	57.0%	11	39.9	39.3	33.9	46.4	$8,019	$264	$7,755
Hillgrove High School	Public	9-12	4165 Luther Ward Rd	Powder Springs	30127	Cobb County	Cobb County	No	No	No	No	(678) 331-3961	2,363	122	19.3	24.4%	974 (41.2%)	824 (34.9%)	351 (14.9%)	91 (3.9%)	6 (0.3%)	2 (0.1%)	115 (4.9%)	85.8	33^rd of 458 public high schools	92.8%		86.9	26^th of 442 public high schools	94.1%	7	63.6	67.0	70.0	64.1	$7,665	$254	$7,411
East Paulding High School	Public	9-12	3320 E Paulding Dr	Dallas	30157	Paulding County	Paulding County	No	No	No	No	(770) 445-5100	1,905	109	17.4	37.7%	904 (47.5%)	597 (31.3%)	275 (14.4%)	20 (1.0%)	6 (0.3%)	3 (0.2%)	100 (5.2%)	44.3	214^th of 458 public high schools	53.3%		50.2	173^rd of 442 public high schools	60.9%	41	40.0	22.4	41.0	37.0	$8,676	$169	$8,507
Harrison High School	Public	9-12	4500 Due West Rd NW	Kennesaw	30152	Cobb County	Cobb County	No	No	No	No	(678) 594-8104	2,121	113	18.8	9.9%	1,490 (70.2%)	277 (13.1%)	178 (8.4%)	76 (3.6%)	4 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	96 (4.5%)	88.2	25^th of 458 public high schools	94.5%		89.2	23^rd of 442 public high schools	94.8%	2	71.8	66.6	71.4	66.2	$7,457	$274	$7,183
Hiram High School	Public	9-12	702 Virgie Ballentine Dr	Hiram	30141	Paulding County	Paulding County	No	No	No	No	(770) 443-1182	1,468	85	17.3	54.8%	343 (23.4%)	759 (51.7%)	266 (18.1%)	11 (0.7%)	4 (0.3%)	1 (0.1%)	84 (5.7%)	28.4	307^th of 458 public high schools	33.0%		37.1	249^th of 442 public high schools	43.7%	58	28.5	21.0	28.2	31.6	$8,923	$276	$8,647
South Cobb High School	Public	9-12	1920 Clay Rd	Austell	30106	Cobb County	Cobb County	No	No	No	Yes	(770) 819-2611	2,127	124	17.1	67.0%	146 (6.9%)	1,217 (57.2%)	690 (32.4%)	25 (1.2%)	2 (0.1%)	3 (0.1%)	44 (2.1%)	47.5	202^nd of 458 public high schools	55.9%		40.5	231^st of 442 public high schools	47.7%	29	39.1	30.3	36.6	50.9	$9,290	$605	$8,684
Marietta Regional Youth Detention Center	Public	5-12	1575 County Services Pkwy SW	Marietta	30008	Cobb County	Department of Juvenile Justice	No	No	No	Yes	(770) 528-4247	10			70.0%	3 (30.0%)	7 (70.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)								(n/a)
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
Osborne High School	Public	9-12	2451 Favor Rd SW	Marietta	30060	Cobb County	Cobb County	No	No	No	Yes	(770) 437-5900	2,772	165	16.8	74.7%	123 (4.4%)	730 (26.3%)	1,831 (66.1%)	26 (0.9%)	2 (0.1%)	2 (0.1%)	58 (2.1%)	28.2	310^th of 458 public high schools	32.3%		26.1	310^th of 442 public high schools	29.9%		27.7	24.8	32.9	23.5	$8,882	$763	$8,118
Kennesaw Mountain High School	Public	9-12	1898 Kennesaw Due West Rd NW	Kennesaw	30152	Cobb County	Cobb County	No	No	No	No	(678) 594-8190	1,809	110	16.5	29.9%	673 (37.2%)	561 (31.0%)	335 (18.5%)	131 (7.2%)	3 (0.2%)	5 (0.3%)	101 (5.6%)	87.3	31^st of 458 public high schools	93.2%		81.2	41^st of 442 public high schools	90.7%	10	64.0	68.2	68.6	70.2	$9,701	$361	$9,340

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