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Walnut Grove High School

High School · Walton County · Loganville, GA

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

4863 Guthrie Cemetery Rd, Loganville, GA 30052

  • Math 51% vs GA 42% (2024)
  • Reading 51% vs GA 42% (2024)
  • 93.0% 4-year graduation

Academics

Full Profile · 4/4 metrics
Student Progress8.7Excellent25%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data15
Annual Change-2.7 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2024
TrendDeclining
Academics7.3Very Good25%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency50.8% (2024 GA)
Reading/ELA Proficiency50.8% (2024 GA)
Math vs. State Avg+8.7 pts
Reading vs. State Avg+9 pts
Overall Proficiency51% (2024 GA, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)54% (model expectation from 2024 GA)
vs. Expected-3.5 pts
Adjusted Percentile59th
College Readiness6.1Average30%
Graduation rates, AP course participation, and IB availability.
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4-Year Graduation Rate93%
AP Participation10.9%
IB ProgramNo
Resources & Environment2.3Needs Improvement20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio17.6:1
District spending per student$12,100
Chronic Absenteeism27.1%

Students at Walnut Grove High School score 51% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 54%).

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2024 GA proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. GA average.

Math Proficiency51%(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 7 points since 2020, reaching 51% in 2024.

Show all 15 years
2009
Math
72%
ELA
92%
2010
Math
92%
ELA
94%
2011
Math
70%
ELA
90%
2012
Math
75%
ELA
75%
2013
Math
43%
ELA
96%
2014
Math
32%
ELA
34%
2015
Math
37%
ELA
48%
2016
Math
38%
ELA
51%
2017
Math
41%
ELA
50%
2018
Math
47%
ELA
65%
2019
Math
47%
ELA
65%
2020*
Math
38%
ELA
50%
2021*
Math
38%
ELA
50%
2022
Math
42%
ELA
50%
2024
Math
51%
ELA
51%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 51% (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

43.5%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

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The neighborhood

Where Walnut Grove 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 5Car-Dependent
  • Bike 27Somewhat Bikeable
  • City Safety: Elevated950/100K

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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Loganville), 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

$90,567

Median home value

$325,200

Median rent

$1,749/mo

College educated

31.2%

Homeownership

80.6%

Poverty rate

6.5%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 30052; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

AP/IB Programs3AP courses offered
10.9% participation·State avg: 3 AP courses·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

3 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Jersey Christian SchoolPrivate · tuition6.3privatePK–124.7 mi57Compare →
Loganville High SchoolEnrollment path unverified6.99–12Not available1,856Compare →
Monroe Area High SchoolEnrollment path unverified6.59–12Not available1,205Compare →

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.

Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.

Walton County

Schools in district
15
Rank in district
#10 of 15
District spending per student
$12,100NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
12.3%Census SAIPE · 2024

Walnut Grove High School is listed in Walton County; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Walnut Grove High School

Walnut Grove High School is a public high school in Loganville, GA, part of Walton County, serving approximately 1,511 students in grades 9th-12th with a 17.6:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.3 out of 10 and ranks #1,178 of 2,268 schools in GA. State assessment records show 51% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 64% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Walnut Grove High School

What grades does Walnut Grove High School serve?

Walnut Grove High School serves students in grades 9th through 12th.

How many students attend Walnut Grove High School?

Walnut Grove High School has an enrollment of approximately 1,511 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Walnut Grove High School?

The student-teacher ratio at Walnut Grove High School is 17.6:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Walnut Grove High School rank in GA?

Walnut Grove High School ranks #1,178 of 2,268 schools in GA.

What is Walnut Grove High School's MySchoolScout rating?

Walnut Grove High School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.3 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 Walnut Grove High School?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Walnut Grove High School has 51% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 64% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).

Is Walnut Grove High School a charter school?

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

Is Walnut Grove High School a Title I school?

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

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

43.5% of students at Walnut Grove 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
1,511
Student-Teacher Ratio
17.6:1
Teachers (FTE)
86
Type
regular
Setting
Large Suburb
County
Walton County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
27.1%
4-Year Graduation
93.0%
Area population (ZIP 30052)
79,020
Area average commute
38 min
Area median age
36.5
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 30052; 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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