- Enrollment
- 3,085
- Students per teacher
- 18.8:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Marietta, GA
Wheeler High School
Federal NCES profile for Wheeler 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 130129000529
👥 S:T ratio 30
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 31
📋 Attendance 39
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Wheeler High School earns 43/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 88% 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
- 17.5:1
- large classes for Georgia
- 30.5%
- free-lunch eligible
Wheeler High School has class sizes larger than 88% of Georgia schools. Computed live against every Georgia school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Wheeler High School ranks #4 of 9 high schools in Marietta, GA.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+5 students YoY
Wheeler High School held near 2,380 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+5 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 137.6 → 142.1 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+5 students YoY 130129000529 · Marietta, GA High · LARGE · TRAD
2,401 enr · 17.5:1 · 30.5% lunch · RII 43
Nearest enrollment peer: Campbell High School (3,085 students)
Wheeler High School held near 2,380 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+5 headcount). Teacher FTE added 137.6 → 142.1 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Georgia schools → · Find another →
Wheeler 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
- Walton High Sc
Walton High School
2,705 students
- Pebblebrook Hi
Pebblebrook High School
2,574 students
- North Cobb Hig
North Cobb High School
2,463 students
- This school
Wheeler High School
2,401 students
What this shows Wheeler High School reports 2,401 students on the CCD universe file.
How Wheeler High School compares
Wheeler 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 | 17.5:1 | ▲ 22% | 14.4:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 30.5% | ▼ 50% | 60.7% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 2,401 | top 2% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
17.5:1
Leaner classes than 27% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
2,401
Bigger than 99% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
30.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 50% below the Georgia average of 60.7%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
17.5:1
students per teacher
- 22% above state mean
Top 88% in Georgia - lower ratio than 12% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
24.4%
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
$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
Counselors7.0 FTE
Per 343 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
234
in-school suspensions + 190 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 9.7 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 17.7 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 1 expulsion.
Student demographics
African American 33.2%
Hispanic or Latino 26.1%
White 23.2%
Asian 13.2%
Two or More 4.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.1%
Largest group: African American at 33.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 74.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 74.9, Wheeler 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 Wheeler High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Campbell High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Osborne High School | Similar size | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Walton High School | Similar size | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Pebblebrook High School | Similar size | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| North Cobb High School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Wheeler 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
- 2,705
- 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
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 (~2,401 students)
Frequently asked questions about Wheeler High School
How many students attend Wheeler High School?
Wheeler High School has 2,401 students enrolled. It is a high school in Marietta, GA. CCD year-over-year: 2,375 (2022-23) → 2,380 (2023-24), nearly flat (+5).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Wheeler High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Wheeler High School is 17.5:1, which is 22% higher than the Georgia average of 14.4:1 and 11% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Wheeler High School?
30.5% of students at Wheeler High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Georgia average of 60.7%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Wheeler High School?
The largest demographic group at Wheeler High School is African American at 33.2% of enrollment, in Marietta, GA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 74.9/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Wheeler High School?
Wheeler 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 Wheeler High School rank among high schools in Marietta?
By Resource Investment Index, Wheeler 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 Wheeler 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.