Pope High School

3001 Hembree Rd Ne
Marietta, GA 30062
(School attendance zone shown in map)
9/
10
Top 20%
Serving 1,855 students in grades 9-12, Pope High School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Georgia for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%) .
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 50-54% (which is higher than the Georgia state average of 36%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 60-64% (which is higher than the Georgia state average of 39%).
The student:teacher ratio of 18:1 is higher than the Georgia state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 27% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is lower than the Georgia state average of 63% (majority Black).

Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 1,855 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 18:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 27%
  • : 97% (Top 5% in GA)
  • : Top 20%
  • : 50-54% (Top 20%)
  • : 60-64% (Top 10%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), GA Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Pope High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Georgia for:

School Overview

Pope High School's student population of 1,855 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 103 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
1,855 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
103 teachers
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School Rankings

Pope High School ranks within the top 20% of all 2,168 schools in Georgia (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Pope High School is 0.45, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.70. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Definition of Terms 2021-2022 School Year Data
This School
State Level (GA)
#217 out of 2168 schools
(Top 20%)
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50-54%
36%
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60-64%
39%
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Student : Teacher Ratio
18:1
14:1
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American Indian
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n/a
Asian
7%
5%
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Hispanic
9%
18%
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Black
7%
36%
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White
73%
37%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
4%
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All Ethnic Groups
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0.45
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97%
84%
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Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
6%
53%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
5%
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School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), GA Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Pope High School's ranking?
Pope High School is ranked #217 out of 2,168 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in Georgia.
What schools are Pope High School often compared to?
Pope High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Lassiter High School, Walton High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
50-54% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 36% GA state average), while 60-64% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 39% GA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Pope High School?
The graduation rate of Pope High School is 97%, which is higher than the Georgia state average of 84%.
How many students attend Pope High School?
1,855 students attend Pope High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
73% of Pope High School students are White, 9% of students are Hispanic, 7% of students are Asian, 7% of students are Black, and 4% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Pope High School?
Pope High School has a student ration of 18:1, which is higher than the Georgia state average of 14:1.
What grades does Pope High School offer ?
Pope High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Pope High School part of?
Pope High School is part of Cobb County School District.

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 1,855 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 18:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 27%
  • : 97% (Top 5%)
  • : Top 20%
  • : 50-54% (Top 20%)
  • : 60-64% (Top 10%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), GA Dept. of Education

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