Walton High School vs. Wheeler High School
Should you attend Walton High School or Wheeler High School? Visitors to our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare their rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.
School Overview
School
Top Rankings
Walton High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Georgia for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Graduation Rate
n/a
Overview
Serving 2,705 students in grades 9-12, Walton High 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 80% (which is higher than the Georgia state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 89% (which is higher than the Georgia state average of 40%).
The student-teacher ratio of 19:1 is higher than the Georgia state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 42% of the student body (majority Asian), which is lower than the Georgia state average of 66% (majority Black).
Serving 2,401 students in grades 9-12, Wheeler High School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Georgia for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 51% (which is higher than the Georgia state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 50% (which is higher than the Georgia state average of 40%).
The student-teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the Georgia state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 77% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is higher than the Georgia state average of 66% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Blue Ribbon Schools
Yes
-
Grades Offered
9-12
9-12
Total Students
2,705 students
2,401 students
Total Classroom Teachers
142 teachers
147 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
19:1
16:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#27 out of 2192 schools in GA
(Top 5%)
(Top 5%)
#464 out of 2192 schools in GA
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
80%
51%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
89%
50%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
91%
63%
Graduation Rate
97%
91%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Grade 9 Students
665
684
Grade 10 Students
697
611
Grade 11 Students
638
492
Grade 12 Students
705
614
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
24%
14%
% Hispanic
8%
26%
% Black
6%
33%
% White
58%
23%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
4%
4%
Diversity Score
0.60
0.76
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
6%
38%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
10%