Pope High School

Pope High School

Public High School | Grade 9-12
3001 Hembree Rd NE,  Marietta, GA
Cobb County Schools
3.8
4.4
1,855 Students
A
Niche Grade

School Details

Head of School
Dr. Thomas Flugum
Student Teacher Ratio
17:1
Average SAT Score
1280
Average ACT Score
29
Math Proficiency
79%
Reading Proficiency
79%
Average GPA
3.54
Graduation Rate
96%

Niche Grade

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

Academics
Average GPA
3.54
Reading Proficiency
79%
Math Proficiency
79%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
17:1
Teachers
101
Full Time Teachers
101
Teachers in First or Second Year
5.8%
College Prep
Average SAT
1280
Math
640
Verbal
640
Average ACT
29
Math
27
English
29
Reading
30
Science
28
Number of AP Courses
26
AP Pass Rate
87%
AP Math Enrollment
Very High
AP Science Enrollment
Very High
Other AP Enrollment
Very High
Clubs and Activities
Girls Athletic Participation
Average
Boys Athletic Participation
Average

GreatSchools Rating

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GreatSchools Rating
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Teachers and Staff

Students Per Counselor
374:1

Student Diversity

Male
51.7%
Female
48.3%
White
72.6%
Hispanic
9.6%
Asian or Pacific Islander
7.4%
Black
6.1%
Two or more races
4%
Native American
<1%

School Rankings

#32 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.
University of Georgia 539 Students
Kennesaw State University 347 Students
Auburn University 250 Students
Georgia State University 240 Students
Georgia Institute of Technology 225 Students
Georgia Southern University 192 Students
University of Tennessee, Knoxville 174 Students
Georgia College & State University 174 Students
The University of Alabama 173 Students
Emory University 147 Students

What Students Want to Study

Niche users from this school are most interested in the following majors.
Business 216 Students
Psychology 119 Students
Biology 102 Students
Marketing 84 Students
Nursing 83 Students
Computer Science 77 Students
Finance 59 Students
Pre-Medicine Studies 58 Students
Communications 54 Students
Mechanical Engineering 49 Students

This School’s Reviews

Niche Reviews
3.8 374 Reviews
4.0 Senior
3/16/2025
I really liked the academy's that I was able to participate in. I was a member of the Pope Stem Academy and I was able to go on great field trips and learn more about Stem related careers.
3.0 Senior
3/9/2025
Needs better administration. Very poor quality lunches. Large vape epidemic. Good academics, mostly outstanding teachers, great basketball, atrocious football record. Good variety of sports. Good amount of AP classes. Bad traffic, poor parking situation. Roaches throughout the school.
3.0 Senior
2/8/2025
We have had some antisemitism in the past which has made national news. I felt scared when I found out. That was probably the worst part. The best part would be the experience as a member of the Marching Band.
GreatSchools Reviews
4.4 15 Reviews
4.0 parent
4/28/2024
I’m happy that my son likes his school and he is doing so much better and he feels safe. At first I was a little concern with the percentage of African American student bc there are only 6 or 7 percent students that are black but it didn’t make any difference. He haven’t gotten any problems at all a...
2.0 parent
1/5/2024
This school places a ridiculous emphasis on sports. It overwhelms the communications from school, the social media, and public student celebrations and accolades. There is not enough diversity in elective options. The school schedule changed daily, which is incredibly hard to keep track of. Worse, t...
1.0 parent
10/21/2019
Zero. Every year we regret not switching to private or going the Magnet route. It’s shocking Pope is so highly rated. Also those high SAT ACT scores are mostly due to tutoring or significant efforts at home. We can’t wait to be out of Pope!
5.0 parent
6/23/2019
Both of my children attended Pope and we could be more pleased with the experience. Both of my children blossomed and thrived at this school. It has been really great for our family. It's a private school level education in a public school.

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Pope High School is a public 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 1,855 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 17:1. Academic records show that 79% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 79% are proficient in reading. Pope 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 3.54, the graduation rate is 96%, and average standardized test scores include an SAT score of 1280 and an ACT score of 29. Discover additional schools in the area, like Lassiter High School, Sprayberry High School, Fellowship Christian School, and more. Learn more about what Marietta has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near Pope High School.

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