Wheeler High School vs. Walton High School
Should I attend Wheeler High School or Walton High School? Visitors of our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare the two schools' rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.
School Overview
School
Top Rankings
Wheeler High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Georgia for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
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
Overview
Serving 2,296 students in grades 9-12, Wheeler High School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Georgia for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 25% (which is lower than the Georgia state average of 36%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 36% (which is lower than the Georgia state average of 39%).
The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is higher than the Georgia state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 73% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Georgia state average of 63% (majority Black).
Serving 2,689 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 10%, and reading proficiency is top 10%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 66% (which is higher than the Georgia state average of 36%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 70-74% (which is higher than the Georgia state average of 39%).
The student:teacher ratio of 20:1 is higher than the Georgia state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 38% of the student body (majority Asian), which is lower than the Georgia state average of 63% (majority Black).
Blue Ribbon Schools
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Yes
Grades Offered
9-12
9-12
Total Students
2,296 students
2,689 students
% Male | % Female
54% | 46%
50% | 50%
Total Classroom Teachers
133 teachers
134 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
20:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#1032 out of 2168 schools in GA
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
#92 out of 2168 schools in GA
(Top 5%)
(Top 5%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
25%
66%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
36%
70-74%
Graduation Rate
87%
96%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Grade 9 Students
711
734
Grade 10 Students
581
667
Grade 11 Students
486
615
Grade 12 Students
518
673
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
13%
22%
% Hispanic
21%
7%
% Black
35%
5%
% White
27%
62%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
4%
4%
Diversity Score
0.75
0.56
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
37%
3%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
1%