Hillgrove High School

Hillgrove High School

Public High School | Grade 9-12
4165 Luther Ward Rd,  Powder Springs, GA
West Cobb Neighborhood
Cobb County Schools
4.1
3.5
2,309 Students
A
Niche Grade

School Details

Head of School
Angela Stewart
Student Teacher Ratio
18:1
Average SAT Score
1180
Average ACT Score
25
Math Proficiency
67%
Reading Proficiency
66%
Average GPA
3.56
Graduation Rate
97%

Niche Grade

A-
Academics
A-
Teachers
A-
College Prep
A-
Administration
B+
Resources/Facilities
A
Clubs and Activities
A-
Sports
B+
Food
Source: Niche
Niche Grades

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Niche Grade Details

Academics
Average GPA
3.56
Reading Proficiency
66%
Math Proficiency
67%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
18:1
Teachers
125
Full Time Teachers
125
Teachers in First or Second Year
7.7%
College Prep
Average SAT
1180
Math
580
Verbal
600
Average ACT
25
Math
24
English
25
Reading
26
Science
25
Number of AP Courses
27
AP Pass Rate
69.6%
AP Math Enrollment
Average
AP Science Enrollment
Very High
Other AP Enrollment
Very High
Clubs and Activities
Girls Athletic Participation
Average
Boys Athletic Participation
Low

GreatSchools Rating

9
Test Scores
9
Equity
9
College Readiness
Source: GreatSchools
GreatSchools Rating
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Teachers and Staff

Students Per Counselor
382:1

Student Diversity

Male
50.1%
Female
49.9%
White
41.2%
Black
34.9%
Hispanic
14.9%
Two or more races
4.9%
Asian or Pacific Islander
3.9%
Native American
<1%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
<1%

School Rankings

#33 Best Public HS in Georgia
Source: Niche

Specialty School Programs

AP Programs Offered
Free/Reduced Lunch Offered
Athletics Program

Colleges Students are Considering

Students are most interested in or go on to attend these colleges.
Kennesaw State University 889 Students
University of Georgia 850 Students
Georgia State University 769 Students
Georgia Southern University 404 Students
Emory University 320 Students
Georgia Institute of Technology 315 Students
Auburn University 298 Students
Mercer University 289 Students
University of West Georgia 262 Students
Berry College 262 Students

What Students Want to Study

Niche users from this school are most interested in the following majors.
Biology 274 Students
Business 262 Students
Psychology 190 Students
Nursing 178 Students
Computer Science 146 Students
Pre-Medicine Studies 120 Students
Marketing 117 Students
Architecture 73 Students
Pre-Law Studies 72 Students
Chemistry 69 Students

This School’s Reviews

Niche Reviews
4.1 705 Reviews
5.0 Senior
5/10/2025
I've had an outstanding experience at Hillgrove as a student-athlete. I honestly couldn't have asked for more. There are always moments where things might not be perfect; however, I wouldn't trade this experience for anywhere else.
4.0 Alum
2/27/2025
Its a good school. They pride themselves in excellence, and student success. The academics there are great and they really want you to succeed outside of high school.
5.0 Senior
9/24/2024
When I transferred to Hillgrove, I thought I'd hate the experience but it turned out to be the amazing environment I needed to focus on school and enjoy the diversity within friend groups.
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3.5 24 Reviews
1.0 parent
5/20/2025
If you actually care about your students education and being involved DO NOT SEND THEM HERE! They celebrate mediocrity at every level. They will change an advance class name just to appease the parents who students don’t perform at that level but that only hinders the students because everyone IS NO...
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2.0 teacher
1/21/2025
If you are a teacher looking for a job, please avoid this school. Though it has high academic achievement, the administration lacks a backbone, the kids will do whatever they want, and parents, disgustingly entitled, run the school. I've been asked to "pass" students. There's "0" accountability for...
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2.0 parent
5/24/2024
A very mediocre, overcrowded American High School, with above average test scores that don't tell the whole story. For parents, HHS can be a very tough and sometimes unfriendly institution to navigate.The course offerings and electives are lacking, as well as the absence of magnet programs on site....
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4.0 parent
6/19/2023
My Daughter has just graduated from Hillgrove and we had a very good experience overall. The only department that felt under for us, was the counseling. For kids or families, from other countries that are not familiar with the US educational system, it can be a big challenge. At the beginning, we wo...
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Hillgrove High School

Hillgrove High School is a public school for students in grades 9-12 in Powder Springs, GA and is served by the Cobb County Schools in Georgia. The school has a total enrollment of 2,309 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 18:1. Academic records show that 67% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 66% are proficient in reading. Hillgrove High School has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of A and a GreatSchools Rating of 9 out of 10. The average GPA is 3.56, the graduation rate is 97%, and average standardized test scores include an SAT score of 1180 and an ACT score of 25. The average home value in this area is $591,136. Discover additional schools in the area, like McEachern High School, Grace Baptist Academy, Grace Baptist Christian School, and more. Learn more about what Powder Springs has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near Hillgrove High School.

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