Walton High School

Walton High School

Charter High School | Grade 9-12
1590 Bill Murdock Rd,  Marietta, GA
East Cobb Neighborhood
3.9
3.7
2,689 Students
A+
Niche Grade

School Details

Head of School
Catherine Mallanda
Student Teacher Ratio
19:1
Average SAT Score
1330
Average ACT Score
30
Math Proficiency
80%
Reading Proficiency
89%
Average GPA
3.56
Graduation Rate
97%

Niche Grade

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

Academics
Average GPA
3.56
Reading Proficiency
89%
Math Proficiency
80%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
19:1
Teachers
139
Full Time Teachers
139
Teachers in First or Second Year
5.8%
College Prep
Average SAT
1330
Math
670
Verbal
660
Average ACT
30
Math
29
English
30
Reading
31
Science
29
Number of AP Courses
33
AP Pass Rate
93.6%
AP Math Enrollment
Very High
AP Science Enrollment
Very High
Other AP Enrollment
Very High
Clubs and Activities
Girls Athletic Participation
Low
Boys Athletic Participation
Low

GreatSchools Rating

9
Test Scores
10
Equity
10
College Readiness
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GreatSchools Rating
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Teachers and Staff

Students Per Counselor
417:1

Student Diversity

Male
51.1%
Female
48.9%
White
60.9%
Asian or Pacific Islander
22.1%
Hispanic
7.9%
Black
5.4%
Two or more races
3.6%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
<1%
Native American
<1%

School Rankings

#1 Best Charter HS in Georgia
#6 Best Public HS in Georgia
#7 Best College Prep 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.
University of Georgia 842 Students
Georgia Institute of Technology 497 Students
Kennesaw State University 427 Students
Georgia State University 416 Students
Auburn University 310 Students
Emory University 272 Students
The University of Alabama 228 Students
University of Tennessee, Knoxville 207 Students
Georgia Southern University 195 Students
Georgia College & State University 181 Students

What Students Want to Study

Niche users from this school are most interested in the following majors.
Business 312 Students
Biology 211 Students
Computer Science 189 Students
Psychology 169 Students
Pre-Medicine Studies 127 Students
Finance 107 Students
Political Science and Government 91 Students
Economics 82 Students
Marketing 81 Students
Engineering 81 Students

This School’s Reviews

Niche Reviews
3.9 528 Reviews
5.0 Senior
3/17/2025
Walton is a great school that gets students ready for college. The teacher are readily availible and always want to help. My favorite part of Walton is WEB. This si where we are able to leave school early to do work or stay if we need help in a certian subject. This allows students to get one-on-one help from teachers.
4.0 Senior
2/20/2025
It has a good balance of academics, athletics, and student life. If you take advantage of the opportunities the school can offer you will enjoy it. The school is clean majority of the time, some of the teachers do not know how to support students, but it will definitely prepare you for college. Most of the responsibility is on you.
4.0 Senior
12/5/2024
Walton High School is an excellent choice for students who are academically driven and thrive in a rigorous academic environment. The school is particularly well-suited for highly well-rounded students who excel in balancing academics with extracurricular pursuits.
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3.7 37 Reviews
5.0 parent
7/21/2025
It’s extremely competitive, with hours of homework every day—so much that my son says college was easier. He had a 4.37 GPA at Walton, but that still wasn’t enough to make the top 20%. Even so, he kept a 4.0 GPA and straight A’s all the way through grad school at Georgia Tech. He honestly thinks Wal...
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2.0 parent
4/9/2024
Some teachers tend to require students so many homework every single day. It would make these teachers’ lives easier because they don’t need to think about efficiency and effectiveness improvements in a limited time given to each teacher for the class. These teachers are taking full advantages from...
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5.0 parent
1/22/2024
Very competitive school. Most teachers are great (although, there are exceptions). They do an excellent job preparing kids for college. From my experience, administration is very attentive and supportive. I am very happy we sent both of our girls to Waton High. My older is now a freshmen in Honors c...
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1.0 student
2/5/2023
Awful. Swamped with work, I have never wasted my life like this anywhere else. I have learned next to nothing and am so stressed with 5 hours of homework a night on average that I have had to sacrifice everything else in my life. I cant even clean my room right now because I usually get done with my...
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Walton High School

Walton High School is a charter school for students in grades 9-12 in Marietta, GA and is served by the Cobb County Schools in Georgia. The school has a total enrollment of 2,689 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 19:1. Academic records show that 80% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 89% are proficient in reading. Walton High School has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of A+ and a GreatSchools Rating of 10 out of 10. The average GPA is 3.56, the graduation rate is 97%, and average standardized test scores include an SAT score of 1330 and an ACT score of 30. The average home value in this area is $704,023. Discover additional schools in the area, like Atlanta Classical Academy, Northwest Classical Academy, Georgia Fugees Academy Charter School, and more. Learn more about what Marietta has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near Walton High School.

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