Very Good
#603 of 2,268 schools in GA
Top 27% in state
Hillgrove High School
High School · Cobb County · Powder Springs, GA
A Cobb County high school where students score 5 points above what's typical for similar communities.
4165 Luther Ward Rd, Powder Springs, GA 30127
- Math 68% vs GA 42% (2024)
- Reading 63% vs GA 42% (2024)
- 95.0% 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at Hillgrove High School score 66% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 60%).
2024 GA proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. GA average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 16-year record (2009–2024), then recovered 19 points since 2020, reaching 66% in 2024.
Show all 15 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 73% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 73% (multi-year average, 2009-2024)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 30 test records from GA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
33.8%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Hillgrove High School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries. Open the Atlanta map →
Getting around & local context
- Walk 4Car-Dependent
- Bike 19Somewhat Bikeable
- County Safety: Low22/100K
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Source period: 2024. A newer release may be available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$104,997
Median home value
$322,800
Median rent
$1,800/mo
College educated
39.8%
Homeownership
85.1%
Poverty rate
7.7%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 30127; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mceachern High SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 5.8 | 9–12 | 2.2 mi | 2,300 | Compare → |
| Harrison High SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 7.6 | 9–12 | 3.0 mi | 2,170 | Compare → |
| Grace Christian AcademyPrivate · tuition | 8.4private | K–12 | 4.3 mi | 160 | Compare → |
| East Paulding High SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 5.0 | 9–12 | 4.6 mi | 1,904 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Cobb County
- Schools in district
- 110
- Rank in district
- #50 of 110
- District spending per student
- $14,680NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 9.1%Census SAIPE · 2024
Hillgrove High School is listed in Cobb County; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Hillgrove High School
Hillgrove High School is a public high school in Powder Springs, GA, part of Cobb County, serving approximately 2,290 students in grades 9th-12th with a 18.3:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.6 out of 10 and ranks #603 of 2,268 schools in GA. State assessment records show 73% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 73% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Hillgrove High School
What grades does Hillgrove High School serve?
Hillgrove High School serves students in grades 9th through 12th.
How many students attend Hillgrove High School?
Hillgrove High School has an enrollment of approximately 2,290 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Hillgrove High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Hillgrove High School is 18.3:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Hillgrove High School rank in GA?
Hillgrove High School ranks #603 of 2,268 schools in GA.
What is Hillgrove High School's MySchoolScout rating?
Hillgrove High School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.6 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Hillgrove High School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Hillgrove High School has 73% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 73% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Is Hillgrove High School a charter school?
No, Hillgrove High School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Hillgrove High School a Title I school?
No, Hillgrove High School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Hillgrove High School?
33.8% of students at Hillgrove High School qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- 9th – 12th
- Enrollment
- 2,290
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 18.3:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 125
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Cobb County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 14.3%
- Phone
- (678) 331-3961
- 4-Year Graduation
- 95.0%
- Area population (ZIP 30127)
- 72,126
- Area average commute
- 34.6 min
- Area median age
- 41.3
Official sources & links
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2024 GA · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2024 GA. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2024 GA · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2024 GA. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 30127; this does not measure the attendance area.
- Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
- CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2024; directory SY 2023–24
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