Walton High School serves 2,689 students in grades 9-12.
Walton High School placed in the top 5% of all schools in Georgia for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 5%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 66% (which is higher than the Georgia state average of 36%) for the 2020-21 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 70-74% (which is higher than the Georgia state average of 39%) for the 2020-21 school year.
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).
Quick Stats (2023-24)
- School Type: Charter School
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 2,689 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 20:1
- Minority Enrollment: 38%
- Graduation Rate: 96% (Top 10% in GA)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 5%
- Math Proficiency: 66% (Top 10%)
- Reading Proficiency: 70-74% (Top 5%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), GA Dept. of Education
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
School Overview
Walton High School's student population of 2,689 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 134 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
2,689 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
134 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Walton High School is ranked within the top 5% of all 2,168 schools in Georgia (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-21 school year.
The diversity score of Walton High School is 0.56, 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.
Overall Testing Rank
#92 out of 2168 schools
(Top 5%)
(Top 5%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
66%
36%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
70-74%
39%
Student : Teacher Ratio
20:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
22%
5%
Hispanic
7%
18%
Black
5%
36%
White
62%
37%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
96%
84%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
3%
53%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
5%
School Statewide Testing
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 Walton High School's ranking?
Walton High School is ranked #92 out of 2,168 schools, which ranks it among the top 5% of public schools in Georgia.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
66% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 36% GA state average), while 70-74% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 39% GA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Walton High School?
The graduation rate of Walton High School is 96%, which is higher than the Georgia state average of 84%.
How many students attend Walton High School?
2,689 students attend Walton High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
62% of Walton High School students are White, 22% of students are Asian, 7% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Black, and 4% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Walton High School?
Walton High School has a student ration of 20:1, which is higher than the Georgia state average of 14:1.
What grades does Walton High School offer ?
Walton High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Walton High School part of?
Walton High School is part of Cobb County School District.
School Calendar
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Event
Date
Spring Break
April 01, 2024 (Monday)
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