- Enrollment
- 1,352
- Students per teacher
- 13.9:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Marietta, GA
Marietta High School
Federal NCES profile for Marietta High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 37/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 130351001342
👥 S:T ratio 41
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 33
📋 Attendance 4
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Marietta High School earns 37/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Georgia median. It is also one of the largest schools in Georgia.
- #7 of 9
- high schools in Marietta · Resource Index
- 37
- Resource Index · Typical
- 14.8:1
- students per teacher
- 48.6%
- free-lunch eligible
Marietta High School has class sizes near the Georgia median. Computed live against every Georgia school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Marietta High School ranks #7 of 9 high schools in Marietta, GA.
School address
District: Marietta City · Georgia
NCES ID 130351001342 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+28 students YoY
Marietta High School held near 2,654 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+28 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 171.9 → 169.1 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+28 students YoY 130351001342 · Marietta, GA High · LARGE · TRAD
2,526 enr · 14.8:1 · 48.6% lunch · RII 37
Nearest enrollment peer: Marietta Middle School (1,352 students)
Marietta High School held near 2,654 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+28 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 171.9 → 169.1 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Georgia schools → · Find another →
Marietta High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Marietta High School
2,526 students
- Marietta Middl
Marietta Middle School
1,352 students
- Lockheed Eleme 734
Lockheed Elementary School
734 students
- Marietta Sixth 678
Marietta Sixth Grade Academy
678 students
- West Side Elem 556
West Side Elementary School
556 students
- Dunleith Eleme 554
Dunleith Elementary School
554 students
What this shows Marietta High School reports 2,526 students on the CCD universe file.
How Marietta High School compares
Marietta High School held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Georgia and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Georgia | Georgia avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 14.8:1 | ▲ 3% | 14.4:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 48.6% | ▼ 20% | 60.7% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 2,526 | top 1% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.8:1
Leaner classes than 49% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
2,526
Bigger than 99% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
48.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 20% below the Georgia average of 60.7%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
14.8:1
students per teacher
- 3% above state mean
Top 61% in Georgia - lower ratio than 39% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
38.3%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$17,612
per pupil, district-wide
- above Georgia avg of $14,615
Close to the U.S. public-school average per-pupil spend.
Support staff
Counselors7.5 FTE
Per 337 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
3
in-school suspensions + 243 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.1 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 9.7 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 45 expulsions.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 39.7%
African American 33.6%
White 21.3%
Two or More 4.0%
Asian 1.1%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.1%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 39.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 68.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 68.2, Marietta High School is more mixed than the Georgia school average of 50.0.
Programs
AP courses offered 23
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Marietta City reports $17,612 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Marietta High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Marietta Middle School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Lockheed Elementary School | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Marietta Sixth Grade Academy | Smaller | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| West Side Elementary School | Smaller | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Dunleith Elementary School | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Marietta High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 734
- Students per teacher
- 11.8:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
- Enrollment
- 678
- Students per teacher
- 13.8:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
- Enrollment
- 556
- Students per teacher
- 12.6:1
- Resource Index
- 51/100
- Enrollment
- 554
- Students per teacher
- 11.8:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
Similar high schools in Marietta
6 comparable high schools (grades 9-12) serving the same city.
Osborne High School
Standard public school
2,790 students 17:1 students per teacher
Walton High School
Standard public school
2,705 students 19.7:1 students per teacher
Wheeler High School
Standard public school
2,401 students 17.5:1 students per teacher
Lassiter High School
Standard public school
2,005 students 18.7:1 students per teacher
Pope High School
Standard public school
1,793 students 17.9:1 students per teacher
Sprayberry High School
Standard public school
1,769 students 16.7:1 students per teacher
Nationwide high schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~2,526 students)
Frequently asked questions about Marietta High School
How many students attend Marietta High School?
Marietta High School has 2,526 students enrolled. It is a high school in Marietta, GA. CCD year-over-year: 2,626 (2022-23) → 2,654 (2023-24), nearly flat (+28).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Marietta High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Marietta High School is 14.8:1, which is 3% higher than the Georgia average of 14.4:1 and 6% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Marietta High School?
48.6% of students at Marietta High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Georgia average of 60.7%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Marietta High School?
The largest demographic group at Marietta High School is Hispanic or Latino at 39.7% of enrollment, in Marietta, GA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 68.2/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Marietta High School?
Marietta High School has a Resource Investment Index of 37/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Marietta High School rank among high schools in Marietta?
By Resource Investment Index, Marietta High School ranks #7 of 9 high schools in Marietta, GA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all high schools in Marietta on the city page.
What other schools are in Marietta City?
Besides Marietta High School, Marietta City also operates Marietta Middle School (1,352 students), Lockheed Elementary School (734 students), and Marietta Sixth Grade Academy (678 students). See the Marietta City district page for the complete list.