Pope High School

Summary:

Pope High School is a public high school located in Marietta, Georgia, serving grades 9-12 with a total enrollment of 1,814 students. 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. Pope High School has consistently been ranked among the top high schools in the state, with a statewide ranking between 5 and 13 over the past decade, and has maintained a 5-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Pope High School stands out for its exceptional academic performance, consistently outperforming the Cobb County and Georgia state averages on the Milestones Assessments. In the 2023-2024 school year, Pope High School had significantly higher proficiency rates compared to the county and state in subjects like American Literature and Composition, Algebra I, Biology, and United States History. Additionally, Pope High School has maintained an exceptional four-year graduation rate, ranging from 94.1% to 97.2% over the past five years, significantly higher than the state average.

When compared to nearby high schools, such as Wheeler, Kell, Sprayberry, Lassiter, and Walton, Pope High School's academic performance is significantly stronger. Additionally, Pope High School has a relatively low percentage of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch, suggesting a student population from higher socioeconomic backgrounds compared to the surrounding schools. This, combined with the school's higher spending per student, may contribute to its exceptional academic success and consistent high ranking among Georgia's top high schools.

Detail:

Public 9-12

3001 Hembree Rd NE
Marietta, GA 30062

(770) 578-7900

District: Cobb County

SchoolDigger Rank:
11^th of 458 Georgia High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $8,624

Feeder schools for Pope High School:

Elementary:	Murdock Elementary School
	Tritt Elementary School
Middle:	Hightower Trail Middle School

Student/teacher ratio: 18.1

Number of students: 1,814

Racial breakdown:

White:

72.6%

Hispanic:

9.6%

Asian:

7.4%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 6.4%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Pope High School ranks better than 97.6% of high schools in Georgia. It also ranks 3^rd among 17 ranked high schools in the Cobb County School District. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 93.56. (See more...)

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

Student Body

Compare Details Pope 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 Pope High School is $8,624, which is the 5^th highest among 17 high schools in the Cobb County School District.

Schooldigger Rankings:

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

SchoolDigger ranks Pope High School 11^th of 458 Georgia public high schools. (See Pope 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 Pope High School

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Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	GA State Percentile
2006	90.12	5^th	335	98.5%
2007	90.19	7^th	358	98.0%
2008	90.44	5^th	370	98.6%
2009	90.48	7^th	372	98.1%
2010	91.48	6^th	384	98.4%
2011	84.11	32^nd	402	92.0%
2012	79.91	45^th	396	88.6%
2013	89.34	7^th	425	98.4%
2014	87.50	9^th	425	97.9%
2015	92.73	6^th	435	98.6%
2016	92.42	7^th	426	98.4%
2017	89.94	13^th	420	96.9%
2018	93.39	7^th	428	98.4%
2019	93.12	8^th	438	98.2%
2021	88.88	13^th	410	96.8%
2022	95.03	5^th	429	98.8%
2023	93.28	10^th	442	97.7%
2024	93.56	11^th	458	97.6%

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

Data source: Georgia Department of Education

Review counts

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100%

Reviews:

by a parent
Tuesday, September 8, 2020

We moved here for the school. It has not disappointed. Close Quote

by a student
Monday, November 5, 2012

Very nice teachers. Close Quote

Enrollment information for Pope 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	1456	1456
1991	0	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	1760	1760
1992	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	1809	1809
1993	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	1883	1883
1994	1797	72	42	25	2	n/a	n/a	0	1938
1995	1909	103	48	34	1	n/a	n/a	0	2095
1996	1909	103	48	34	1	n/a	n/a	0	2095
1997	1933	109	67	24	0	n/a	n/a	0	2133
1998	1948	109	68	33	1	n/a	n/a	0	2159
1999	1908	115	72	29	2	n/a	n/a	0	2126
2000	1894	119	75	38	2	n/a	n/a	0	2128
2001	1857	117	71	44	2	n/a	n/a	0	2091
2002	1748	105	98	47	1	n/a	n/a	0	1999
2003	1748	105	98	47	1	n/a	n/a	0	1999
2004	1674	116	110	47	2	n/a	n/a	0	1949
2005	1679	116	112	51	3	n/a	n/a	26	1987
2006	1682	112	117	55	2	n/a	n/a	27	1995
2007	1568	120	113	60	3	n/a	n/a	42	1906
2008	1589	118	107	63	4	n/a	n/a	41	1922
2009	1489	123	108	57	4	n/a	n/a	51	1832
2010	1463	151	123	76	10	0	0	0	1823
2011	1467	128	109	76	3	0	31	0	1814
2012	1371	135	109	87	2	0	30	0	1734
2013	1392	140	108	92	2	0	28	0	1762
2014	1430	141	117	98	3	0	39	0	1828
2015	1485	149	137	110	2	0	46	0	1929
2016	1526	132	153	116	2	0	53	0	1982
2017	1576	135	143	121	4	0	59	0	2038
2018	1571	132	134	127	5	0	62	0	2031
2019	1521	106	130	116	4	0	64	0	1941
2020	1506	112	131	127	5	0	62	0	1943
2021	1411	117	126	154	3	0	61	0	1872
2022	1361	121	124	168	2	0	79	0	1855
2023	1317	110	134	175	5	0	73	0	1814

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 Pope High School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1989	1456	63.0	23.1	0.2
1991	1760	97.0	18.1	0
1992	1809	93.0	19.4	0.3
1993	1883	96.0	19.6	0.4
1994	1938	96.9	20.0	0.8
1995	2095	101.0	20.7	0.6
1996	2095	101.0	20.7	0.6
1997	2133	83.3	25.6	0.6
1998	2159	115.1	18.8	0.9
1999	2126	113.8	18.7	0.8
2000	2128	117.8	18.1	0.4
2001	2091	122.0	17.1	0.6
2002	1999	122.7	16.3	1.6
2003	1999	122.7	16.3	1.6
2004	1949	120.7	16.1	2.5
2005	1987	114.6	17.3	2.9
2006	1995	109.7	18.2	3
2007	1906	111.2	17.1	3.7
2008	1922	115.5	16.6	5.1
2009	1832	121.4	15.1	5.8
2010	1823	117.0	15.5	7.7
2011	1814	103.3	17.5	8.5
2012	1734	98.6	17.5	10.8
2013	1762	95.2	18.5	11
2014	1828	93.4	19.5	10.5
2015	1929	103.0	18.7	9.4
2016	1982	103.0	19.2	6.8
2017	2038	105.0	19.4	6.3
2018	2031	102.7	19.7	5.8
2019	1941	106.0	18.3	5.2
2020	1943	102.5	18.9	5.7
2021	1872	103.6	18.0	5.3
2022	1855	102.7	18.0	n/a
2023	1814	100.0	18.1	6.4

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 Pope High School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1989	1456	63.0	23.1	0.2
1991	1760	97.0	18.1	0
1992	1809	93.0	19.4	0.3
1993	1883	96.0	19.6	0.4
1994	1938	96.9	20.0	0.8
1995	2095	101.0	20.7	0.6
1996	2095	101.0	20.7	0.6
1997	2133	83.3	25.6	0.6
1998	2159	115.1	18.8	0.9
1999	2126	113.8	18.7	0.8
2000	2128	117.8	18.1	0.4
2001	2091	122.0	17.1	0.6
2002	1999	122.7	16.3	1.6
2003	1999	122.7	16.3	1.6
2004	1949	120.7	16.1	2.5
2005	1987	114.6	17.3	2.9
2006	1995	109.7	18.2	3
2007	1906	111.2	17.1	3.7
2008	1922	115.5	16.6	5.1
2009	1832	121.4	15.1	5.8
2010	1823	117.0	15.5	7.7
2011	1814	103.3	17.5	8.5
2012	1734	98.6	17.5	10.8
2013	1762	95.2	18.5	11
2014	1828	93.4	19.5	10.5
2015	1929	103.0	18.7	9.4
2016	1982	103.0	19.2	6.8
2017	2038	105.0	19.4	6.3
2018	2031	102.7	19.7	5.8
2019	1941	106.0	18.3	5.2
2020	1943	102.5	18.9	5.7
2021	1872	103.6	18.0	5.3
2022	1855	102.7	18.0	n/a
2023	1814	100.0	18.1	6.4

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 Pope High School

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2017	$329 (4.2%)	$7,523 (95.8%)	$7,852
2018	$336 (4.1%)	$7,782 (95.8%)	$8,119
2019	$362 (4.2%)	$8,262 (95.8%)	$8,624

Data source: Georgia Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Pope High School

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Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 8^th of 438 High schools	Ranks 10^th of 442 High schools	0.4%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
End of Course American Literature and Composition (Pope High School)	84.3	74.4	9.9%
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 (Pope High School)	71.2	67	4.2%
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 (Pope High School)	87	82.2	4.8%
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 (Pope High School)	82	79.2	2.8%
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	1941	1814	6.5%
African American	106	110	3.8%
American Indian	4	5	25%
Asian	130	134	3.1%
Hispanic	116	175	50.9%
Pacific Islander	0	0
White	1521	1317	13.4%
Two or More Races	64	73	14.1%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	5.2%	6.4%	1.2%

Schools Near Pope 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
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
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
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
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
Kell High School	Public	9-12	4770 Lee Waters Rd	Marietta	30066	Cobb County	Cobb County	No	No	No	No	(678) 494-7844	1,506	93	16.1	31.8%	700 (46.5%)	363 (24.1%)	325 (21.6%)	38 (2.5%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	80 (5.3%)	76.4	59^th of 458 public high schools	87.1%		76.3	54^th of 442 public high schools	87.8%	5	60.1	48.9	61.6	67.1	$8,383	$346	$8,037
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
Roswell High School	Public	9-12	11595 King Rd	Roswell	30075	Fulton County	Fulton County	No	No	No	No	(470) 254-4500	2,119	125	17.0	22.9%	1,144 (54.0%)	274 (12.9%)	552 (26.1%)	63 (3.0%)	4 (0.2%)	2 (0.1%)	80 (3.8%)	73.2	78^th of 458 public high schools	83.0%		73.5	65^th of 442 public high schools	85.3%	13	60.9	52.4	59.3	44.8	$10,016	$262	$9,753
Independence High School	Public	9-12	791 Mimosa Blvd	Roswell	30075	Fulton County	Fulton County	No	No	No	No	(470) 254-6339	195	12	16.1	33.3%	33 (16.9%)	66 (33.8%)	90 (46.2%)	3 (1.5%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (1.5%)	20	362^nd of 458 public high schools	21.0%		21.7	333^rd of 442 public high schools	24.7%	29	21.4		19.4	18.9	$20,444	$452	$19,992
River Ridge High School	Public	9-12	400 Arnold Mill Rd	Woodstock	30188	Cherokee County	Cherokee County	No	No	No	No	(770) 721-6500	1,914	117	16.3	20.5%	1,217 (63.6%)	126 (6.6%)	409 (21.4%)	75 (3.9%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	87 (4.5%)	83.8	38^th of 458 public high schools	91.7%		79.9	43^rd of 442 public high schools	90.3%	5	65.0	63.0	64.7	63.6	$8,247	$310	$7,937
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)

Frequently Asked Questions about Pope High School

What district is Pope High School in?

Cobb County

How many students attend Pope High School?

In the 2022-23 school year, 1,814 students attended Pope High School.

What schools feed into Pope High School?

Pope High School is fed by the following schools:

Elementary : Murdock Elementary School
Elementary : Tritt Elementary School
Middle : Hightower Trail Middle School

What is the racial makeup of Pope High School?

Students at Pope High School are 73% White, 10% Hispanic, 7% Asian, 6% African American, 4% Two or more races.

Is Pope High School a good school?

Yes! Pope High School is one of the best high schools in the state. It ranks 11^th of 458 Georgia high schools.

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