Marietta High School
1171 Whitlock Ave Sw, Marietta, GA 30064. 616 graduates in the Class of 2024, and 55.1% of them enrolled in college within a year.
Given that 57% of students are economically disadvantaged, schools like this typically send about 60.5% of graduates to college. Marietta High School sends 55.1%, 5 points fewer than expected.
The path from Marietta
How we measure this- 1
The year after graduation, Class of 2024
Georgia public college 29.9%Georgia private college 3.9%Out-of-state college 12.7%Georgia technical college 8.6%Career credential, working 5.5%Working, not in college 18%Not found in Georgia records 21.4%Share of the 616 graduates. Source: Georgia GOSA, High School Graduate Outcomes.
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Where they enrolled
Top Georgia colleges for the Class of 2024, by number of students.
Most common out-of-state choices: Auburn University, Clemson University, Mississippi State University, The University of Tennessee-Knoxville, Virginia State University. (Georgia reports these in rank order without counts.)
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What those colleges lead to
College Students from here Graduation rate Avg. net price / yr Median earnings, 10 yrs Median debt Kennesaw State University 62 50% $16,325 $62,766 $21,500 Chattahoochee Technical College 50 45% $5,227 $41,955 — University of Georgia 35 89% $13,636 $77,246 $15,623 Georgia Institute of Technology-Main Campus 16 94% $12,028 $114,210 $19,500 Georgia State University 13 51% $12,365 $51,903 $21,500 College figures: U.S. Department of Education, College Scorecard. Graduation rate is within 150% of normal time. Earnings are for former students working and not enrolled.
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Five and eight years later
Class of 2019, five years after high school
Class of 2016, eight years after high school
Highest credential earned, as a share of graduates. Source: Georgia GOSA, High School Graduate Outcomes.
College-going over time
Share of each graduating class enrolled in college the following year. Source: Georgia GOSA.
Ready for college work?
Learning support: share of graduates who enrolled in a Georgia public college and were placed in remedial courses. Credits: share of all graduates. Source: Georgia GOSA.
Who attends
Enrollment, 2024-25. Source: Georgia GOSA report card downloads.
Where it is
Nearby high schools: Osborne High School (4.0 mi, 39.1% to college) · Kennesaw Mountain High School (4.2 mi, 76.7% to college) · Hillgrove High School (4.9 mi, 82.8% to college) · Campbell High School (5.3 mi, 61.9% to college) · Harrison High School (5.7 mi, 83.5% to college)
Living near a school does not guarantee attendance. Check the Marietta City attendance zone for an address.
Compared with the district and state
| Measure | Marietta | Marietta City | Georgia |
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| Enrolled in college within a year (Class of 2024) | 55.1% | 55.1% | 60% |
| 4-year graduation rate (2025) | 92.2% | — | 87.2% |
| Average SAT (2025) | 1,078 | — | 1,037 |
| HOPE eligible (2025) | 51.8% | — | 50% |
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Quick answers
- What percent of Marietta High School graduates go to college?
- 55.1% of the Class of 2024 at Marietta High School enrolled in college, compared with 60% in Georgia. Source: Georgia Governor's Office of Student Achievement.
- Which colleges do Marietta High School graduates attend most?
- The colleges enrolling the most Marietta High School graduates are Kennesaw State University, Chattahoochee Technical College and University of Georgia. Source: Georgia Governor's Office of Student Achievement.
- What is the graduation rate at Marietta High School?
- Marietta High School has a four-year graduation rate of 92.2%. Source: Georgia Governor's Office of Student Achievement.
- How many Marietta High School graduates finish a bachelor's degree?
- 26.8% of Marietta High School's Class of 2019 earned a bachelor's degree within five years. Source: Georgia GOSA.
