Enrollment
2,705
Georgia · 2024-25 NCES data
High school (grades 9-12) · Marietta, GA
Walton High School
Federal NCES profile for Walton High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 54/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 130129000513Charter school
👥 S:T ratio 21
📚 AP courses 100
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 17
📋 Attendance 65
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Walton High School earns 54/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 96% of Georgia schools. It is also one of the largest schools in Georgia.
- #4 of 9
- high schools in Marietta · Resource Index
- 54
- Resource Index · Higher
- 19.7:1
- large classes for Georgia
- 2.6%
- free-lunch eligible
Walton High School has class sizes larger than 96% of Georgia schools. Computed live against every Georgia school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Walton High School ranks #4 of 9 high schools in Marietta, GA.
School address
Teachers (FTE)
137.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
19.7:1
vs 14.4:1 Georgia avg
+37% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
2.6%
vs 60.7% Georgia avg
-96% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Walton High School compares with Georgia and U.S. medians
What stands out at Walton High School
Walton High School is a lower-poverty, large charter high school in Marietta, Georgia, enrolling 2,705 students.
Class loads run heavy: 19.7:1 is larger than about 96% of Georgia schools and 37% above the 14.4:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
Comparatively few students face economic hardship here, 2.6% free-meal eligibility runs 96% below the Georgia average.
By headcount it is one of the larger campuses in Georgia, bigger than 99% of state schools at 2,705 students.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 2,314 scored Georgia schools.
Against 29 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #14.
Its student body is led by White (58%) and Asian (24%) (diversity index 60/100).
On the academic-pipeline side it reports 33 Advanced Placement courses.
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 416 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
14.2% of students were chronically absent in the 2021-22 collection, in line with the post-pandemic national range.
Among Marietta's high schools, it stands alongside Osborne High School (2,790 students): Walton High School is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (19.7:1 vs 17:1).
Cobb County also operates Campbell High School (3,085 students) and Osborne High School (2,790 students) alongside Walton 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 Walton High School compares
Walton 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 | 19.7:1 | ▲ 37% | 14.4:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 2.6% | ▼ 96% | 60.7% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 2,705 | top 1% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
19.7:1
Leaner classes than 17% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
2,705
Bigger than 99% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
2.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 96% 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
19.7:1
students per teacher
- 37% above state mean
Top 96% in Georgia - lower ratio than 4% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
14.2%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 10-15% range, above the pre-pandemic national baseline but within the broader post-pandemic picture.
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
Counselors6.5 FTE
Per 416 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
49
in-school suspensions + 73 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.8 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 4.5 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 57.9%
Asian 24.1%
Hispanic or Latino 7.7%
African American 6.2%
Two or More 3.9%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Largest group: White at 57.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 59.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 59.5, Walton High School is more mixed than the Georgia school average of 50.0.
Programs
AP courses offered 33
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Cobb County, which includes Walton 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 Walton High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Campbell High School | Similar size | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Osborne High School | Similar size | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Pebblebrook High School | Similar size | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| North Cobb High School | Similar size | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Wheeler High School | Similar size | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Walton 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
- 2,574
- Students per teacher
- 17.8:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 2,463
- Students per teacher
- 17.5:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
- Enrollment
- 2,401
- Students per teacher
- 17.5:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
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
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
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
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 (~2,705 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~19.7:1)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Walton High School
How many students attend Walton High School?
Walton High School has 2,705 students enrolled. It is a high school in Marietta, GA.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Walton High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Walton High School is 19.7:1, which is 37% higher than the Georgia average of 14.4:1 and 25% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Walton High School?
2.6% of students at Walton High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Georgia average of 60.7%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Walton High School?
The largest demographic group at Walton High School is White at 57.9% of enrollment, in Marietta, GA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 59.5/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Walton High School?
Walton High School has a Resource Investment Index of 54/100 (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 Walton High School rank among high schools in Marietta?
By Resource Investment Index, Walton 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 Walton High School a good school?
Walton High School earns 54/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 96% 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 Walton High School, Cobb County also operates Campbell High School (3,085 students), Osborne High School (2,790 students), and Pebblebrook High School (2,574 students). See the Cobb County district page for the complete list.
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