Marietta High School

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Marietta High School ranks 181 st of 458 Georgia high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

Summary:

Marietta High School is a public high school serving 2,626 students in grades 9-12 in Marietta, Georgia, which is part of the Marietta City School District. The school has maintained a 3-star rating from SchoolDigger over the past several years, with its statewide ranking fluctuating between 125 and 213 out of Georgia's high schools.

Marietta High School has seen a steady improvement in its four-year graduation rates, increasing from 75.7% in 2018-2019 to 86.7% in 2020-2021, though still slightly below the state average. The school's test scores on the Georgia Milestones Assessments are generally on par with or slightly below the Marietta City and statewide averages, with proficiency rates ranging from 23.6% in US History to 52.4% in Biology. Marietta High School has a relatively high percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, ranging from 51.77% to 54.99% over the past few years, significantly higher than the state average.

When comparing Marietta High School to nearby schools in the Cobb County School District, Harrison High School and Kennesaw Mountain High School consistently outperform Marietta High School on test scores and graduation rates, while Cobb Horizon High School, a virtual school, has significantly lower performance metrics. Marietta High School's higher per-student spending and student-teacher ratio suggest a need for additional teaching resources to support its student population, which faces challenges related to socioeconomic factors.

Detail:

Public 9-12

1171 Whitlock Ave SW
Marietta, GA 30064

(770) 428-2631

District: Marietta City

SchoolDigger Rank:
181^st of 458 Georgia High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $10,803

Feeder schools for Marietta High School:

Elementary:	A.L. Burruss Elementary School
	Dunleith Elementary School
	Hickory Hills Elementary School
	Lockheed Elementary School
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	Park Street Elementary School
	Sawyer Road Elementary School
	West Side Elementary School
Middle:	Marietta Middle School
	Marietta Sixth Grade Academy

Student/teacher ratio: 15.2

Number of students: 2,626

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:

38.5%

African American:

36.3%

White:

19.3%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 55%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Marietta High School ranks better than 60.5% of high schools in Georgia. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 50.65. (See more...)

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

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Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Marietta High School is $10,803.

Schooldigger Rankings:

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

SchoolDigger ranks Marietta High School 181^st of 458 Georgia public high schools. (See Marietta High School in the ranking list.)

Marietta City:

SchoolDigger ranks Marietta City 67^th of 203 Georgia school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Marietta High School

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Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	GA State Percentile
2006	59.50	119^th	335	64.5%
2007	55.49	153^rd	358	57.3%
2008	55.41	166^th	370	55.1%
2009	56.27	166^th	372	55.4%
2010	66.21	116^th	384	69.8%
2011	65.15	125^th	402	68.9%
2012	62.18	131^st	396	66.9%
2013	56.62	160^th	425	62.4%
2014	51.44	198^th	425	53.4%
2015	39.01	231^st	435	46.9%
2016	42.78	203^rd	426	52.3%
2017	40.37	205^th	420	51.2%
2018	46.02	179^th	428	58.2%
2019	51.67	152^nd	438	65.3%
2021	57.09	125^th	410	69.5%
2022	47.73	185^th	429	56.9%
2023	43.09	213^th	442	51.8%
2024	50.65	181^st	458	60.5%

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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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75%

25%

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by a parent
Tuesday, August 25, 2020

All my children have found home here. SOOOOO many different opportunities and programs and the believe that the school is here for the benefit, support and betterment of the students. Close Quote

Enrollment information for Marietta 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	1123	1123
1991	0	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	1131	1131
1992	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	1212	1212
1993	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	1260	1260
1994	670	594	22	64	7	n/a	n/a	0	1357
1995	687	612	35	90	3	n/a	n/a	0	1427
1996	687	612	35	90	3	n/a	n/a	0	1427
1997	721	643	49	106	3	n/a	n/a	0	1522
1998	711	701	48	123	1	n/a	n/a	0	1584
1999	683	733	51	140	2	n/a	n/a	0	1609
2000	679	775	50	149	2	n/a	n/a	0	1655
2001	676	801	49	184	0	n/a	n/a	0	1710
2002	712	868	47	271	1	n/a	n/a	0	1899
2003	712	868	47	271	1	n/a	n/a	0	1899
2004	671	944	46	308	4	n/a	n/a	0	1973
2005	599	960	54	307	2	n/a	n/a	61	1983
2006	603	1095	58	345	5	n/a	n/a	83	2189
2007	540	1009	51	366	2	n/a	n/a	98	2066
2008	544	1013	48	394	1	n/a	n/a	93	2093
2009	523	1001	39	416	1	n/a	n/a	98	2078
2010	484	997	48	428	9	3	55	0	2024
2011	477	998	53	436	8	2	42	0	2016
2012	436	997	55	472	11	2	51	0	2024
2013	425	1000	58	505	7	1	54	0	2050
2014	391	1026	51	590	8	0	59	0	2125
2015	372	946	50	618	8	1	66	0	2061
2016	378	972	52	694	8	2	66	0	2172
2017	410	1031	43	777	7	1	74	0	2343
2018	435	1062	45	857	11	2	77	0	2489
2019	453	985	43	875	8	4	80	0	2448
2020	471	941	37	974	4	6	85	0	2518
2021	472	993	39	933	9	7	91	0	2544
2022	477	995	37	976	5	5	111	0	2606
2023	507	953	34	1012	4	6	110	0	2626

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 Marietta High School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1989	1123	73.0	15.3	n/a
1991	1131	71.0	15.9	16.4
1992	1212	74.0	16.3	22.4
1993	1260	72.0	17.5	26.2
1994	1357	84.2	16.1	29.1
1995	1427	85.5	16.7	26.2
1996	1427	85.5	16.7	26.2
1997	1522	95.5	15.9	34.4
1998	1584	102.1	15.5	34.4
1999	1609	107.5	15.0	31.7
2000	1655	108.0	15.3	27.2
2001	1710	116.0	14.7	20.9
2002	1899	123.6	15.4	40.2
2003	1899	123.6	15.4	40.2
2004	1973	127.5	15.5	43.6
2005	1983	134.5	14.7	51.7
2006	2189	137.3	15.9	56.4
2007	2066	137.7	15.0	47.5
2008	2093	141.1	14.8	57.1
2009	2078	142.1	14.6	54.9
2010	2024	134.6	15.0	54
2011	2016	132.3	15.2	57.5
2012	2024	129.6	15.6	59.5
2013	2050	129.7	15.8	55.9
2014	2125	127.0	16.7	55.5
2015	2061	132.0	15.6	56.5
2016	2172	130.0	16.7	54.8
2017	2343	139.0	16.8	52.2
2018	2489	137.4	18.1	43
2019	2448	140.0	17.4	47.1
2020	2518	149.8	16.8	52.6
2021	2544	160.1	15.8	51.8
2022	2606	161.3	16.1	n/a
2023	2626	171.9	15.2	55

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 Marietta High School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1989	1123	73.0	15.3	n/a
1991	1131	71.0	15.9	16.4
1992	1212	74.0	16.3	22.4
1993	1260	72.0	17.5	26.2
1994	1357	84.2	16.1	29.1
1995	1427	85.5	16.7	26.2
1996	1427	85.5	16.7	26.2
1997	1522	95.5	15.9	34.4
1998	1584	102.1	15.5	34.4
1999	1609	107.5	15.0	31.7
2000	1655	108.0	15.3	27.2
2001	1710	116.0	14.7	20.9
2002	1899	123.6	15.4	40.2
2003	1899	123.6	15.4	40.2
2004	1973	127.5	15.5	43.6
2005	1983	134.5	14.7	51.7
2006	2189	137.3	15.9	56.4
2007	2066	137.7	15.0	47.5
2008	2093	141.1	14.8	57.1
2009	2078	142.1	14.6	54.9
2010	2024	134.6	15.0	54
2011	2016	132.3	15.2	57.5
2012	2024	129.6	15.6	59.5
2013	2050	129.7	15.8	55.9
2014	2125	127.0	16.7	55.5
2015	2061	132.0	15.6	56.5
2016	2172	130.0	16.7	54.8
2017	2343	139.0	16.8	52.2
2018	2489	137.4	18.1	43
2019	2448	140.0	17.4	47.1
2020	2518	149.8	16.8	52.6
2021	2544	160.1	15.8	51.8
2022	2606	161.3	16.1	n/a
2023	2626	171.9	15.2	55

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 Marietta High School

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2017	$499 (5.0%)	$9,534 (95.0%)	$10,033
2018	$513 (5.2%)	$9,444 (94.8%)	$9,957
2019	$513 (4.7%)	$10,290 (95.3%)	$10,802

Data source: Georgia Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Marietta High School

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Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 152^nd of 438 High schools	Ranks 213^th of 442 High schools	13.5%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
End of Course American Literature and Composition (Marietta High School)	49.2	37.7	11.5%
End of Course American Literature and Composition (Marietta City)	49.2	37.8	11.4%
End of Course American Literature and Composition (Georgia)	47.3	38.9	8.4%
End of Course Algebra I (Marietta High School)	32.9	27.5	5.4%
End of Course Algebra I (Marietta City)	39.5	33.9	5.6%
End of Course Algebra I (Georgia)	41.1	35.8	5.3%
End of Course Biology (Marietta High School)	35.5	45.3	9.8%
End of Course Biology (Marietta City)	35.5	45.3	9.8%
End of Course Biology (Georgia)	49	45.5	3.5%
End of Course United States History (Marietta High School)	53.4	19.1	34.3%
End of Course United States History (Marietta City)	53.4	19.3	34.1%
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	2448	2626	7.3%
African American	985	953	3.2%
American Indian	8	4	50%
Asian	43	34	20.9%
Hispanic	875	1012	15.7%
Pacific Islander	4	6	50%
White	453	507	11.9%
Two or More Races	80	110	37.5%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	47.1%	55%	7.9%

Schools Near Marietta 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
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
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)
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)
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
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
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
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
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
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

Frequently Asked Questions about Marietta High School

What is the racial makeup of Marietta High School?

Students at Marietta High School are 39% Hispanic, 36% African American, 19% White, 4% Two or more races, 1% Asian.

How many students attend Marietta High School?

In the 2022-23 school year, 2,626 students attended Marietta High School.

What district is Marietta High School in?

Marietta City

Is Marietta High School a good school?

Marietta High School ranks 181^st of 458 Georgia high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

What schools feed into Marietta High School?

Marietta High School is fed by the following schools:

Elementary : A.L. Burruss Elementary School
Elementary : Dunleith Elementary School
Elementary : Hickory Hills Elementary School
Elementary : Lockheed Elementary School
Elementary : Park Street Elementary School
Elementary : Sawyer Road Elementary School
Elementary : West Side Elementary School
Middle : Marietta Middle School
Middle : Marietta Sixth Grade Academy

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