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#1039 of 2,268 schools in GA
Top 46% in state
Marietta High School
High School · Marietta City · Marietta, GA
A Marietta City high school serving grades 9th – 12th.
1171 Whitlock Ave SW, Marietta, GA 30064
- Math 43% vs GA 42% (2024)
- Reading 42% vs GA 42% (2024)
- 87.0% 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at Marietta High School score 42% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 44%).
2024 GA proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. GA average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 16-year record (2009–2024), then recovered 25 points since 2020, reaching 42% in 2024.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 47% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 57% (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
60.3%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Marietta High School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 48Car-Dependent
- Transit 0Minimal Transit
- Bike 22Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High2,114/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Marietta), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$118,511
Median home value
$420,300
Median rent
$1,635/mo
College educated
58.5%
Homeownership
83.8%
Poverty rate
5.2%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 30064; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Marietta Regional Youth Detention CenterEnrollment path unverified | Not rated | 5–12 | 2.3 mi | 14 | Compare → |
| Devereux Georgia - Ackerman AcademyPrivate · tuition | 7.4private | 5–12 | 2.9 mi | 95 | Compare → |
| Devereux Ackerman AcademyEnrollment path unverified | 5.3 | K–12 | 3.0 mi | 64 | Compare → |
| Mt. Paran Christian School Inc.Private · tuition | 6.3private | PK–12 | 3.1 mi | 1,088 | 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.
Marietta City
- Schools in district
- 13
- Rank in district
- #8 of 12
- District spending per student
- $17,612NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 13.1%Census SAIPE · 2024
Marietta High School is listed in Marietta City; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Marietta High School
Marietta High School is a public high school in Marietta, GA, part of Marietta City, serving approximately 2,654 students in grades 9th-12th with a 15.7:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.6 out of 10 and ranks #1,039 of 2,268 schools in GA. State assessment records show 47% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 57% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
What's said publicly about Marietta High School
Synthesized from public, attributable sources. Updated April 2026.Reviewed for accuracy.
Sources (2)
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Marietta High School
What grades does Marietta High School serve?
Marietta High School serves students in grades 9th through 12th.
How many students attend Marietta High School?
Marietta High School has an enrollment of approximately 2,654 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Marietta High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Marietta High School is 15.7:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Marietta High School rank in GA?
Marietta High School ranks #1,039 of 2,268 schools in GA.
What is Marietta High School's MySchoolScout rating?
Marietta High School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.6 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 Marietta High School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Marietta High School has 47% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 57% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Is Marietta High School a charter school?
No, Marietta High School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Marietta High School a Title I school?
No, Marietta High School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Marietta High School?
60.3% of students at Marietta 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
- 2,654
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 15.7:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 169
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Small City
- County
- Cobb County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 38.8%
- Phone
- (770) 428-2631
- 4-Year Graduation
- 87.0%
- Area population (ZIP 30064)
- 51,321
- Area average commute
- 30.7 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 30064; 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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