Serving 944 students in grades 6-8, Hightower Trail Middle School ranks in the top 5% of all schools in Georgia for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 5%, and reading proficiency is top 5%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 76% (which is higher than the Georgia state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 71% (which is higher than the Georgia state average of 40%).
The student-teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the Georgia state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 30% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is lower than the Georgia state average of 66% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 944 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 30%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 5% in GA
- Math Proficiency: 76% (Top 5%)
- Reading Proficiency: 71% (Top 5%)
- Science Proficiency: 50-54% (Top 30%)
- Attendance Zone: Hightower Trail Middle School serves the northeast part of Marietta, GA, covering an area of approximately 7.7 square miles. Most families can expect a typical drive of 5-10 minutes to reach the school, with the furthest edge of the attendance zone located about 2.5 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), GA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Hightower Trail Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Georgia for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
School Overview
Hightower Trail Middle School's student population of 944 students has declined by 8% over five school years.
The teacher population of 61 teachers has declined by 7% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
944 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 32-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
61 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 32-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Rankings
Hightower Trail Middle School ranks within the top 5% of all 2,192 schools in Georgia (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Hightower Trail Middle School is 0.49, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.72. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#87 out of 2192 schools
(Top 5%)
(Top 5%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
76%
39%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
71%
40%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-54%
40%
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
14:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 32-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
10%
5%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 32-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
11%
20%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 32-year historical data available below ↓
Black
5%
36%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 32-year historical data available below ↓
White
70%
34%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 32-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
4%
5%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 32-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)11.4%
26.2%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
8%
63%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 32-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
4%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Sports
Colors
Blue and White
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), GA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Hightower Trail Middle School's ranking?
Hightower Trail Middle School is ranked #87 out of 2,192 schools, which ranks it among the top 5% of public schools in Georgia.
What schools are Hightower Trail Middle School often compared to?
Hightower Trail Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Dodgen Middle School, Dickerson Middle School, Simpson Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
76% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 39% GA state average), while 71% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 40% GA state average).
How many students attend Hightower Trail Middle School?
944 students attend Hightower Trail Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
70% of Hightower Trail Middle School students are White, 11% of students are Hispanic, 10% of students are Asian, 5% of students are Black, and 4% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Hightower Trail Middle School?
Hightower Trail Middle School has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the Georgia state average of 14:1.
What grades does Hightower Trail Middle School offer ?
Hightower Trail Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Hightower Trail Middle School part of?
Hightower Trail Middle School is part of Cobb County School District.
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