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Best Marietta Public High Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 10 public high schools serving 17,598 students in Marietta, GA. The top-ranked public high schools in Marietta, GA are Walton High School, Pope High School and Lassiter High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Marietta, GA public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 50% (versus the Georgia public high school average of 35%), and reading proficiency score of 59% (versus the 43% statewide average). High schools in Marietta have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 10% of Georgia public high schools.
Marietta, GA public high school have a Graduation Rate of 90%, which is more than the Georgia average of 85%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Lassiter High School, with 98% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Georgia or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 62% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is less than the Georgia public high school average of 65% (majority Black).

Best Public High Schools in Marietta, GA (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Walton High School
Charter School
(Math: 80% | Reading: 89%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
1590 Bill Murdock Rd
Marietta, GA 30062
(770) 578-3225
Gr: 9-12 | 2,705 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 42%
Rank: #22.
Pope High School
(Math: 80% | Reading: 79%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
3001 Hembree Rd Ne
Marietta, GA 30062
(770) 578-7900
Gr: 9-12 | 1,793 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 29%
Rank: #33.
Lassiter High School
(Math: 73% | Reading: 78%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
2601 Shallowford Rd
Marietta, GA 30066
(678) 494-7863
Gr: 9-12 | 2,005 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 33%
Rank: #44.
Wheeler High School
(Math: 51% | Reading: 50%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
375 Holt Rd Ne
Marietta, GA 30068
(770) 578-3266
Gr: 9-12 | 2,401 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 77%
Rank: #55.
Kell High School
(Math: 46% | Reading: 56%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
4770 Lee Waters Rd
Marietta, GA 30066
(678) 494-7844
Gr: 9-12 | 1,587 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 57%
Rank: #66.
Sprayberry High School
(Math: 47% | Reading: 52%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
2525 Sandy Plains Rd
Marietta, GA 30066
(770) 578-3200
Gr: 9-12 | 1,769 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 70%
Rank: #77.
Marietta High School
(Math: 37% | Reading: 44%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
1171 Whitlock Ave Sw
Marietta, GA 30064
(770) 428-2631
Gr: 9-12 | 2,526 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 79%
Rank: #88.
Osborne High School
(Math: 15% | Reading: 27%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
2451 Favor Rd Sw
Marietta, GA 30060
(770) 437-5900
Gr: 9-12 | 2,790 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
Rank: n/an/a
George W. Hartmann Center
729 Lawrence St Ne
Marietta, GA 30060
(770) 971-7801
Gr: 6-12 | 4 students Student-teacher ratio: 4:1 Minority enrollment: 75%
Rank: n/an/a
Marietta Regional Youth Detention Center
Alternative School
1575 County Services Pkwy Sw
Marietta, GA 30008
(770) 528-4247
Gr: 5-12 | 18 students Student-teacher ratio: 5:1 Minority enrollment: 84%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public high schools in Marietta, GA?
The top-ranked public high schools in Marietta, GA include Walton High School, Pope High School and Lassiter High School. Marietta has one of the highest concentrations of top-ranked public schools in Georgia.
How many public high schools are located in Marietta?
10 public high schools are located in Marietta.
What is the racial composition of students in Marietta?
Marietta public high schools minority enrollment is 62% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is less than the Georgia public high schools average of 65% (majority Black).
Which public high schools in Marietta are often viewed compared to one another?

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