For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public high schools serving 4,590 students in Powder Springs, GA. The top ranked public high schools in Powder Springs, GA are Hillgrove High School and Mceachern High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Powder Springs, GA public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 51% (versus the Georgia public high school average of 33%), and reading proficiency score of 51% (versus the 42% statewide average). High schools in Powder Springs have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of Georgia public high schools.
Powder Springs, GA public high school have a Graduation Rate of 92%, which is more than the Georgia average of 85%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Hillgrove High School, with 96% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Georgia or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 77% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Georgia public high school average of 65% (majority Black).
Best Public High Schools in Powder Springs, GA (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Hillgrove High School
(Math: 67% | Reading: 66%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
4165 Luther Ward Rd
Powder Springs, GA 30127
(678) 331-3961
Powder Springs, GA 30127
(678) 331-3961
Grades: 9-12
| 2,290 students
Rank: #22.
Mceachern High School
(Math: 37% | Reading: 36%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
2400 New Macland Rd
Powder Springs, GA 30127
(770) 222-3710
Powder Springs, GA 30127
(770) 222-3710
Grades: 9-12
| 2,300 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in Powder Springs, GA?
The top ranked public high schools in Powder Springs, GA include Hillgrove High School and Mceachern High School. Powder Springs has one of the highest concentrations of top ranked public schools in Georgia.
How many public high schools are located in Powder Springs?
2 public high schools are located in Powder Springs.
What is the racial composition of students in Powder Springs?
Powder Springs public high schools minority enrollment is 77% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Georgia public high schools average of 65% (majority Black).
Which public high schools in Powder Springs are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public high schools in Powder Springs include: Mceachern High School vs. Hillgrove High School
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