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#1059 of 2,268 schools in GA

Top 47% in state

Sprayberry High School

High School · Cobb County · Marietta, GA

A Cobb County high school where students score 3 points below what's typical for similar communities.

2525 Sandy Plains Rd, Marietta, GA 30066

  • Math 43% vs GA 42% (2024)
  • Reading 51% vs GA 42% (2024)
  • 86.0% 4-year graduation

Academics

Full Profile · 4/4 metrics
Student Progress7.3Very Good25%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data15
Annual Change-3.77 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2024
TrendDeclining
Academics7.0Very Good25%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency43% (2024 GA)
Reading/ELA Proficiency51% (2024 GA)
Math vs. State Avg+0.9 pts
Reading vs. State Avg+9.2 pts
Overall Proficiency47% (2024 GA, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)50% (model expectation from 2024 GA)
vs. Expected-3.4 pts
Adjusted Percentile56th
College Readiness6.8Average30%
Graduation rates, AP course participation, and IB availability.
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4-Year Graduation Rate86%
AP Participation28.7%
IB ProgramNo
Resources & Environment4.5Below Average20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio16.7:1
District spending per student$14,680
Chronic Absenteeism22.2%

Students at Sprayberry High School score 47% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 50%).

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2024 GA proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. GA average.

Math Proficiency43%(2024 GA)
School
State
42%(2024 GA)
ELA Proficiency51%(2024 GA)
School
State
42%(2024 GA)

Trend

↑ Recovering

Proficiency declined earlier in the 16-year record (2009–2024), then recovered 19 points since 2020, reaching 47% in 2024.

Show all 15 years
2009
Math
85%
ELA
96%
2010
Math
95%
ELA
98%
2011
Math
82%
ELA
95%
2012
Math
80%
ELA
97%
2013
Math
48%
ELA
95%
2014
Math
33%
ELA
42%
2015
Math
46%
ELA
45%
2016
Math
41%
ELA
57%
2017
Math
43%
ELA
56%
2018
Math
44%
ELA
56%
2019
Math
44%
ELA
56%
2020*
Math
22%
ELA
34%
2021*
Math
22%
ELA
34%
2022
Math
48%
ELA
52%
2024
Math
43%
ELA
51%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 52% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 64% (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 score

Free/reduced lunch

49.9%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

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The neighborhood

Where Sprayberry 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 22Car-Dependent
  • Bike 30Somewhat 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

$112,067

Median home value

$373,500

Median rent

$1,760/mo

College educated

53.1%

Homeownership

75.9%

Poverty rate

6.9%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 30066; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

AP/IB Programs4AP courses offered
28.7% participation·State avg: 3 AP courses·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Athletics22sports offered
11 boys'·11 girls'·32 teams (incl. JV)·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Advanced STEM Courses5of 5 advanced subjects offered
Algebra II, Advanced Math, Calculus, Chemistry, Physics·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Gifted & Talented ProgramAvailable
This school offers a gifted and talented program for qualifying students.·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Mt. Bethel Christian AcademyPrivate · tuition4.8privateK–121.2 mi690Compare →
Lassiter High SchoolEnrollment path unverified8.29–122.5 mi1,949Compare →
Pope High SchoolEnrollment path unverified8.09–122.7 mi1,758Compare →
Walton High SchoolCharter · enrollment unverified8.09–123.6 mi2,685Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.

Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.

Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment 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
#73 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

Sprayberry High School is listed in Cobb County; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Sprayberry High School

Sprayberry High School is a public high school in Marietta, GA, part of Cobb County, serving approximately 1,799 students in grades 9th-12th with a 16.7:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.5 out of 10 and ranks #1,059 of 2,268 schools in GA. State assessment records show 52% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 64% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Sprayberry High School

What grades does Sprayberry High School serve?

Sprayberry High School serves students in grades 9th through 12th.

How many students attend Sprayberry High School?

Sprayberry High School has an enrollment of approximately 1,799 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Sprayberry High School?

The student-teacher ratio at Sprayberry High School is 16.7:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Sprayberry High School rank in GA?

Sprayberry High School ranks #1,059 of 2,268 schools in GA.

What is Sprayberry High School's MySchoolScout rating?

Sprayberry High School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.5 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 Sprayberry High School?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Sprayberry High School has 52% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 64% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).

Is Sprayberry High School a charter school?

No, Sprayberry High School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is Sprayberry High School a Title I school?

No, Sprayberry High School is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Sprayberry High School?

49.9% of students at Sprayberry 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
1,799
Student-Teacher Ratio
16.7:1
Teachers (FTE)
108
Type
regular
Setting
Large Suburb
County
Cobb County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
22.2%
4-Year Graduation
86.0%
Area population (ZIP 30066)
60,961
Area average commute
28.5 min
Area median age
38.5
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 30066; 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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