Wheeler High School vs. Walton High School
Should you attend Wheeler High School or Walton High School? Visitors to our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare their rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.
School Overview
School
Top Rankings
Wheeler High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Georgia for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Walton High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Georgia for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Graduation Rate
Overview
Serving 2,401 students in grades 9-12, Wheeler High School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Georgia for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 51% (which is higher than the Georgia state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 50% (which is higher than the Georgia state average of 40%).
The student-teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the Georgia state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 77% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is higher than the Georgia state average of 66% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Serving 2,705 students in grades 9-12, Walton High School ranks in the top 5% of all schools in Georgia for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 5%, and reading proficiency is top 5%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 80% (which is higher than the Georgia state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 89% (which is higher than the Georgia state average of 40%).
The student-teacher ratio of 19:1 is higher than the Georgia state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 42% of the student body (majority Asian), which is lower than the Georgia state average of 66% (majority Black).
Blue Ribbon Schools
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Yes
Grades Offered
9-12
9-12
Total Students
2,401 students
2,705 students
Total Classroom Teachers
147 teachers
142 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
16:1
19:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#464 out of 2192 schools in GA
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
#27 out of 2192 schools in GA
(Top 5%)
(Top 5%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
51%
80%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
50%
89%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
63%
91%
Graduation Rate
91%
97%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Grade 9 Students
684
665
Grade 10 Students
611
697
Grade 11 Students
492
638
Grade 12 Students
614
705
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
14%
24%
% Hispanic
26%
8%
% Black
33%
6%
% White
23%
58%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
4%
4%
Diversity Score
0.76
0.60
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
38%
6%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
10%
1%