Walnut Grove High School

Walnut Grove High School

Public High School | Grade 9-12
4863 Guthrie Cemetery Rd,  Loganville, GA
Walton County Schools
4.0
4.1
1,426 Students
B+
Niche Grade
Walnut Grove Warriors are winners on the field and in the classroom, boasting awards in academics, athletics and more. Walnut Grove High School is home to over 1,300 ninth through twelfth grade students and its graduation rate is in the top 20% in the state. With nearly 20 AP course offerings, the school has been named a Georgia Department of Education AP Honors School with special accolades for its Humanities and STEM AP programs. In athletics, the Warriors have 20 teams who compete in a broad range of sports. The school stresses academic success for its athletes and boasts impressive team GPAs. The Warrior athletic program competes in a variety of sports including tennis, volleyball, flag football and more. Many of Walnut Grove’s athletes have won All-Region honors and some go on to play collegiate-level sports. The Walnut Grove High School experience, though, wouldn’t be complete without clubs. The school offers a broad range of student organizations that let kids explore their interests including AV club, chess club, drama club and more. There are also career-focused groups such as National Future Farmers of America and Future Business Leaders of America. Walnut Grove High School prepares kids for an outstanding future by helping them to thrive academically, mentally and socially.

School Details

Head of School
Sean Callahan
Student Teacher Ratio
16:1
Average SAT Score
1130
Average ACT Score
24
Math Proficiency
42%
Reading Proficiency
50%
Average GPA
3.54
Graduation Rate
93%

Niche Grade

B
Academics
B
Teachers
B-
College Prep
B+
Administration
B
Resources/Facilities
B+
Clubs and Activities
B
Sports
B-
Food
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Niche Grade Details

Academics
Average GPA
3.54
Reading Proficiency
50%
Math Proficiency
42%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
16:1
Teachers
93
Full Time Teachers
93
Teachers in First or Second Year
1.3%
College Prep
Average SAT
1130
Math
550
Verbal
580
Average ACT
24
Math
22
English
23
Reading
25
Science
23
Number of AP Courses
22
AP Pass Rate
38.1%
AP Math Enrollment
Very Low
AP Science Enrollment
Low
Other AP Enrollment
Low
Clubs and Activities
Girls Athletic Participation
Low
Boys Athletic Participation
Average

GreatSchools Rating

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Teachers and Staff

Students Per Counselor
445:1

Student Diversity

Female
50.4%
Male
49.6%
White
71.1%
Black
14.6%
Hispanic
9.4%
Two or more races
2.9%
Asian or Pacific Islander
1.7%
Native American
<1%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
<1%
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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.
University of Georgia 381 Students
Georgia State University 304 Students
Georgia Southern University 241 Students
University of North Georgia 231 Students
Georgia College & State University 205 Students
Emory University 186 Students
Kennesaw State University 174 Students
Georgia Gwinnett College 165 Students
Mercer University 140 Students
Columbus State University 128 Students

What Students Want to Study

Niche users from this school are most interested in the following majors.
Nursing 141 Students
Biology 82 Students
Business 65 Students
Pre-Medicine Studies 59 Students
Psychology 51 Students
Criminal Justice and Law Enforcement Administration 34 Students
Nursing Science, Education, and Practice 33 Students
Early Childhood Education 31 Students
Computer Science 30 Students
Education 30 Students

This School’s Reviews

Niche Reviews
4.0 261 Reviews
4.0 Senior
11/26/2024
Walnut Grove High School is a great school to attend. It gives you amazing experiences and opportunities to help to succeed later in life.
3.0 Senior
11/9/2024
Walnut Grove high school is a very decent school. It is best rated in the county in the state of Georgia. It has a lot of opportunities and resources although the culture and inclusivity is not always granted to those who are of color.
4.0 Sophomore
4/11/2024
My experience at Walnut Grove High School is a good one. It's a good school to go to and the students and teachers are very nice.
GreatSchools Reviews
4.1 7 Reviews
5.0 parent
3/12/2025
Great teachers, staff, leadership, facilities, and a community that supports our school and students. University-caliber facility. Walnut Grove has been outstanding.
5.0 parent
5/21/2022
Great school. Teachers who care. Lots of activities . Clean and safe. During pandemic ok with zoom- online not great.
5.0 parent
8/12/2020
Excellent experience for both of my children at WGHS
5.0 parent
3/5/2016
Everyone works together to make this a great, safe school where kids are asked to give their best academically and as a person

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