Lassiter High School

2601 Shallowford Rd
Marietta, GA 30066
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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Top 5%
Serving 1,949 students in grades 9-12, Lassiter 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 76% (which is higher than the Georgia state average of 37%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 78% (which is higher than the Georgia state average of 40%).
The student:teacher ratio of 18:1 is higher than the Georgia state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 33% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is lower than the Georgia state average of 65% (majority Black).

Quick Stats (2025)

  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 1,949 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 18:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 33%
  • : 97% (Top 5% in GA)
  • : Top 5%
  • : 76% (Top 5%)
  • : 78% (Top 5%)
  • : 86% (Top 1%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), GA Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Lassiter High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Georgia for:

School Overview

Lassiter High School's student population of 1,949 students has declined by 8% over five school years.
The teacher population of 111 teachers has declined by 6% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
1,949 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
111 teachers
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School Rankings

Lassiter High School ranks within the top 5% of all 2,204 schools in Georgia (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Lassiter High School is 0.53, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.71. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (GA)
#57 out of 2204 schools
(Top 5%)
This chart displays the overall school rank of Lassiter High School, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
76%
37%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Lassiter High School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Georgia by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
78%
40%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Lassiter High School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Georgia by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
86%
40%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of Lassiter High School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of public schools in Georgia by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
18:1
14:1
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American Indian
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n/a
Asian
8%
5%
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Hispanic
12%
19%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in Lassiter High School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in Georgia by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Black
7%
36%
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White
67%
35%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
6%
5%
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All Ethnic Groups
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This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in Georgia.
0.53
This chart displays the diversity score of Lassiter High School and the public school average diversity score of Georgia by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
97%
84%
This chart displays graduation rate of Lassiter High School and public school graduation rate of Georgia by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
10%
59%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Lassiter High School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in Georgia by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
5%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Lassiter High School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Georgia by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), GA Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Lassiter High School's ranking?
Lassiter High School is ranked #57 out of 2,204 schools, which ranks it among the top 5% of public schools in Georgia.
What schools are Lassiter High School often compared to?
Lassiter High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Pope High School, Walton High 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 37% GA state average), while 78% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 40% GA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Lassiter High School?
The graduation rate of Lassiter High School is 97%, which is higher than the Georgia state average of 84%.
How many students attend Lassiter High School?
1,949 students attend Lassiter High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
67% of Lassiter High School students are White, 12% of students are Hispanic, 8% of students are Asian, 7% of students are Black, and 6% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Lassiter High School?
Lassiter High School has a student ration of 18:1, which is higher than the Georgia state average of 14:1.
What grades does Lassiter High School offer ?
Lassiter High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Lassiter High School part of?
Lassiter High School is part of Cobb County School District.

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Quick Stats (2025)

  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 1,949 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 18:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 33%
  • : 97% (Top 5%)
  • : Top 5%
  • : 76% (Top 5%)
  • : 78% (Top 5%)
  • : 86% (Top 1%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), GA Dept. of Education

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