For the 2025 school year, there are 10 public high schools serving 17,598 students in Marietta, GA. The top ranked public high schools in Marietta, GA are Walton High School, Pope High School and Lassiter High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Marietta, 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 59% (versus the 42% statewide average). High schools in Marietta have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 10% of Georgia public high schools.
Marietta, GA public high school have a Graduation Rate of 88%, which is more than the Georgia average of 85%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Lassiter High School, with 97% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Georgia or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 62% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is less than the Georgia public high school average of 65% (majority Black).
Best Public High Schools in Marietta, GA (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Walton High School
Charter School
(Math: 80% | Reading: 89%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
1590 Bill Murdock Rd
Marietta, GA 30062
(770) 578-3225
Marietta, GA 30062
(770) 578-3225
Grades: 9-12
| 2,685 students
Rank: #22.
Pope High School
(Math: 79% | Reading: 79%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
3001 Hembree Rd Ne
Marietta, GA 30062
(770) 578-7900
Marietta, GA 30062
(770) 578-7900
Grades: 9-12
| 1,758 students
Rank: #33.
Lassiter High School
(Math: 76% | Reading: 78%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
2601 Shallowford Rd
Marietta, GA 30066
(678) 494-7863
Marietta, GA 30066
(678) 494-7863
Grades: 9-12
| 1,949 students
Rank: #44.
Wheeler High School
(Math: 53% | Reading: 50%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
375 Holt Rd Ne
Marietta, GA 30068
(770) 578-3266
Marietta, GA 30068
(770) 578-3266
Grades: 9-12
| 2,380 students
Rank: #55.
Sprayberry High School
(Math: 48% | Reading: 52%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
2525 Sandy Plains Rd
Marietta, GA 30066
(770) 578-3200
Marietta, GA 30066
(770) 578-3200
Grades: 9-12
| 1,799 students
Rank: #66.
Kell High School
(Math: 45% | Reading: 56%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
4770 Lee Waters Rd
Marietta, GA 30066
(678) 494-7844
Marietta, GA 30066
(678) 494-7844
Grades: 9-12
| 1,582 students
Rank: #77.
Marietta High School
(Math: 41% | Reading: 44%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1171 Whitlock Ave Sw
Marietta, GA 30064
(770) 428-2631
Marietta, GA 30064
(770) 428-2631
Grades: 9-12
| 2,654 students
Rank: #88.
Osborne High School
(Math: 15% | Reading: 27%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
2451 Favor Rd Sw
Marietta, GA 30060
(770) 437-5900
Marietta, GA 30060
(770) 437-5900
Grades: 9-12
| 2,773 students
Rank: #99.
George W. Hartmann Center
(Math: <50% | Reading: ≥50% )
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
729 Lawrence St Ne
Marietta, GA 30060
(770) 971-7801
Marietta, GA 30060
(770) 971-7801
Grades: 6-12
| 4 students
Rank: n/an/a
Marietta Regional Youth Detention Center
Alternative School
1575 County Services Pkwy Sw
Marietta, GA 30008
(770) 528-4247
Marietta, GA 30008
(770) 528-4247
Grades: 5-12
| 14 students
Marietta, Georgia Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Marietta Charter School (Closed 2012)
Charter School
377 Henry Dr Sw
Marietta, GA 30064
(770) 590-4430
Marietta, GA 30064
(770) 590-4430
Grades: K-5
| 220 students
Nelson L. Price Treatment Center Of Gbch & Fm- Inc (Closed 2014)
Alternative School
729 Lawrence St Ne
Marietta, GA 30060
(770) 514-8255
Marietta, GA 30060
(770) 514-8255
Grades: 9-12
| 6 students
1560 Joyner Ave Se
Marietta, GA 30060
(678) 594-8240
Marietta, GA 30060
(678) 594-8240
Grades: 9-12
| 145 students
Woods-wilkins Alternative Center Plc (Closed 2012)
Alternative School
350 Lemon St Ne
Marietta, GA 30060
(770) 429-3188
Marietta, GA 30060
(770) 429-3188
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in Marietta, GA?
The top ranked public high schools in Marietta, GA include Walton High School, Pope High School and Lassiter High School. Marietta has one of the highest concentrations of top ranked public schools in Georgia.
How many public high schools are located in Marietta?
10 public high schools are located in Marietta.
What is the racial composition of students in Marietta?
Marietta public high schools minority enrollment is 62% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is less than the Georgia public high schools average of 65% (majority Black).
Which public high schools in Marietta are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public high schools in Marietta include: Pope High School vs. Lassiter High School, Lassiter High School vs. Pope High School, Sprayberry High School vs. Lassiter High School
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