How do these schools compare?
| Metric | South Cobb High School | Walton High School |
|---|---|---|
| Location | Austell, GA | Marietta, GA |
| School Type | regular | regular |
| Grade Level | high | high |
| Enrollment | 2,081 | 2,705 |
| Student:Teacher Ratio | 17.2:1 | 19.3:1 |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | 55.2% | 2.6% |
| Charter School | No | Yes |
| Magnet School | No | No |
| Title I | No | No |
Funding
Per-pupil expenditure reflects district-level spending. Source: NCES Finance Survey.
| Metric | South Cobb High School | Walton High School |
|---|---|---|
| District Per-Pupil Expenditure | $14,611 | $14,611 |
| District | Cobb County | Cobb County |
Demographics
Source: CCD Membership 2024-25 CCD Membership 2024-25
| Group | South Cobb High School | Walton High School |
|---|---|---|
| White | 5.9% | 57.9% |
| African American | 54.8% | 6.2% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 35.5% | 7.7% |
| Asian | 1.1% | 24.1% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 0.0% | 0.2% |
| Pacific Islander | 0.2% | 0.0% |
| Multiracial | 2.5% | 3.9% |
Academic Resources & Climate
Source: Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22
| Metric | South Cobb High School | Walton High School |
|---|---|---|
| AP Courses Offered | 17 | 33 |
| Gifted Program | Yes | Yes |
| Counselor Ratio | 346.8:1 | 416.2:1 |
| Chronic Absenteeism | 31.0% | 14.2% |
| IDEA Students | — | — |
| In-School Suspensions | 571 | 49 |
Data Sources: NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) 2023-24 for enrollment and school characteristics. Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22 for AP courses, counselors, absenteeism, and discipline. NCES Finance Survey for per-pupil expenditure. Some fields may be unavailable for all schools.
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Source: U.S. Department of Education NCES Common Core of Data + F-33 finance + Civil Rights Data Collection Compiled and formatted by PlainSchools Editorial.