Very Good
#806 of 2,268 schools in GA
Top 36% in state
Wheeler High School
High School · Cobb County · Marietta, GA
A Cobb County high school serving grades 9th – 12th.
375 Holt Rd NE, Marietta, GA 30068
- Math 47% vs GA 42% (2024)
- Reading 58% vs GA 42% (2024)
- 87.0% 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at Wheeler High School score 52% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 51%).
2024 GA proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. GA average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 16-year record (2009–2024), then recovered 22 points since 2020, reaching 52% in 2024.
Show all 15 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 56% (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 scoreFree/reduced lunch
49.2%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Wheeler 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 7Car-Dependent
- Bike 14Somewhat 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
$142,911
Median home value
$564,400
Median rent
$1,711/mo
College educated
74.4%
Homeownership
86.5%
Poverty rate
4.5%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 30068; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| George W. Hartmann CenterEnrollment path unverified | Not rated | 6–12 | 3.0 mi | 4 | Compare → |
| Walton High SchoolCharter · enrollment unverified | 8.0 | 9–12 | 3.0 mi | 2,685 | Compare → |
| Mt Bethel Christian AcademyPrivate · tuition | 6.5private | K–12 | 3.2 mi | 684 | Compare → |
| Mde School of East CobbPrivate · tuition | 7.0private | K–11 | 3.3 mi | 58 | 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.
Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.
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
- #59 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
Wheeler High School is listed in Cobb County; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Wheeler High School
Wheeler High School is a public high school in Marietta, GA, part of Cobb County, serving approximately 2,380 students in grades 9th-12th with a 16.8:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.1 out of 10 and ranks #806 of 2,268 schools in GA. State assessment records show 56% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 64% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Wheeler High School
What grades does Wheeler High School serve?
Wheeler High School serves students in grades 9th through 12th.
How many students attend Wheeler High School?
Wheeler High School has an enrollment of approximately 2,380 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Wheeler High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Wheeler High School is 16.8:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Wheeler High School rank in GA?
Wheeler High School ranks #806 of 2,268 schools in GA.
What is Wheeler High School's MySchoolScout rating?
Wheeler High School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.1 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 Wheeler High School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Wheeler High School has 56% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 64% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Is Wheeler High School a charter school?
No, Wheeler High School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Wheeler High School a Title I school?
No, Wheeler High School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Wheeler High School?
49.2% of students at Wheeler 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
- 2,380
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 16.8:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 142
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Cobb County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 25.7%
- Phone
- (770) 578-3266
- 4-Year Graduation
- 87.0%
- Area population (ZIP 30068)
- 33,040
- Area average commute
- 29.9 min
- Area median age
- 44.7
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 30068; 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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