- Enrollment
- 3,085
- Students per teacher
- 18.8:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
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 43/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 130129000513Charter school
👥 S:T ratio 21
🌟 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 43/100 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
- 43
- Resource Index · Typical
- 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
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+39 students YoY
Walton High School held near 2,685 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+39 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 137.0 → 138.9 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+39 students YoY 130129000513 · Marietta, GA High · LARGE · CHARTER
2,705 enr · 19.7:1 · 2.6% lunch · RII 43
Nearest enrollment peer: Campbell High School (3,085 students)
Walton High School held near 2,685 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+39 headcount). Teacher FTE added 137.0 → 138.9 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Georgia schools → · Find another →
Walton High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Campbell High
Campbell High School
3,085 students
- Osborne High S
Osborne High School
2,790 students
- This school
Walton High School
2,705 students
- Pebblebrook Hi
Pebblebrook High School
2,574 students
- North Cobb Hig
North Cobb High School
2,463 students
- Wheeler High S
Wheeler High School
2,401 students
What this shows Walton High School reports 2,705 students on the CCD universe file.
How Walton High School compares
Walton 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 | 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 methodology
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
$14,680
per pupil, district-wide
- above Georgia avg of $14,615
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints 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.
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
District finance for Cobb County reports $14,680 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 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
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 (~2,705 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 2,646 (2022-23) → 2,685 (2023-24), nearly flat (+39).
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 43/100 (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 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.
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.