Enrollment
1,793
Georgia · 2024-25 NCES data
High school (grades 9-12) · Marietta, GA
Pope High School
Federal NCES profile for Pope High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 55/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 130129001994
👥 S:T ratio 28
📚 AP courses 100
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 20
📋 Attendance 55
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Pope High School earns 55/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 90% of Georgia schools. It is also one of the largest schools in Georgia.
- #4 of 9
- high schools in Marietta · Resource Index
- 55
- Resource Index · Higher
- 17.9:1
- large classes for Georgia
- 3.9%
- free-lunch eligible
Pope High School has class sizes larger than 90% of Georgia schools. Computed live against every Georgia school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Pope High School ranks #4 of 9 high schools in Marietta, GA.
School address
Teachers (FTE)
100.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
17.9:1
vs 14.4:1 Georgia avg
+24% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
3.9%
vs 60.7% Georgia avg
-94% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Pope High School compares with Georgia and U.S. medians
What stands out at Pope High School
Pope High School is a lower-poverty, large high school in Marietta, Georgia, enrolling 1,793 students.
Class loads run heavy: 17.9:1 is larger than about 90% of Georgia schools and 24% above the 14.4:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
Comparatively few students face economic hardship here, 3.9% free-meal eligibility runs 94% below the Georgia average.
By headcount it is one of the larger campuses in Georgia, bigger than 95% of state schools at 1,793 students.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 2,314 scored Georgia schools.
Against 67 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #40.
Its student body is led by White (71%) and Hispanic or Latino (11%) (diversity index 48/100).
On the academic-pipeline side it reports 26 Advanced Placement courses.
Counselor availability sits well past the ASCA benchmark, roughly 398 students sharing each counselor, though short of the most stretched campuses.
Attendance runs somewhat below the norm, with 18.1% of students chronically absent per the 2021-22 civil-rights collection.
Among Marietta's high schools, it stands alongside Osborne High School (2,790 students): Pope High School is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (17.9:1 vs 17:1).
Cobb County also operates Campbell High School (3,085 students) and Osborne High School (2,790 students) alongside Pope High School.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Pope High School compares
Pope High School on the metrics families compare, against Georgia and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Georgia | Georgia avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 17.9:1 | ▲ 24% | 14.4:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 3.9% | ▼ 94% | 60.7% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,793 | top 5% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
17.9:1
Leaner classes than 25% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
1,793
Bigger than 97% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
3.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 94% below the Georgia average of 60.7%
Below the 40% Title I threshold, among the lower-need profiles in the state; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
17.9:1
students per teacher
- 24% above state mean
Top 90% in Georgia - lower ratio than 10% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
18.1%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$13,203
per pupil, district-wide
- below Georgia avg of $13,863
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors4.5 FTE
Per 398 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
110
in-school suspensions + 75 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 6.1 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 10.3 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
Student demographics
White 70.6%
Hispanic or Latino 10.8%
Asian 7.9%
African American 5.5%
Two or More 4.9%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Largest group: White at 70.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 47.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 47.8, Pope High School is less mixed than the Georgia school average of 50.0.
Programs
AP courses offered 26
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Cobb County, which includes Pope High School.
$13,203
Per student
-5%
vs Georgia
Avg $13,863
-20%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 52.6%
State 35.4%
Federal 11.9%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
How Pope High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Campbell High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Osborne High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Walton High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Pebblebrook High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| North Cobb High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Pope High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 3,085
- Students per teacher
- 18.8:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
- Enrollment
- 2,790
- Students per teacher
- 17:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
- Enrollment
- 2,705
- Students per teacher
- 19.7:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- Enrollment
- 2,574
- Students per teacher
- 17.8:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 2,463
- Students per teacher
- 17.5:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
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
Marietta High School
Standard public school
2,526 students 14.8:1 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
Sprayberry High School
Standard public school
1,769 students 16.7:1 students per teacher
Similar high schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Georgia, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~1,793 students)
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Frequently asked questions about Pope High School
How many students attend Pope High School?
Pope High School has 1,793 students enrolled. It is a high school in Marietta, GA.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Pope High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Pope High School is 17.9:1, which is 24% higher than the Georgia average of 14.4:1 and 14% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Pope High School?
3.9% of students at Pope High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Georgia average of 60.7%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Pope High School?
The largest demographic group at Pope High School is White at 70.6% of enrollment, in Marietta, GA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Pope High School?
Pope High School has a Resource Investment Index of 55/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 5 factors: student-teacher ratio, AP course offerings, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Pope High School rank among high schools in Marietta?
By Resource Investment Index, Pope High School ranks #4 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.
Is Pope High School a good school?
Pope High School earns 55/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 90% of Georgia schools. It is also one of the largest schools in Georgia. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
What other schools are in Cobb County?
Besides Pope High School, Cobb County also operates Campbell High School (3,085 students), Osborne High School (2,790 students), and Walton High School (2,705 students). See the Cobb County district page for the complete list.
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