Georgia public high school · Cobb County

Sprayberry High School

2525 Sandy Plains Rd, Marietta, GA 30066. 400 graduates in the Class of 2024, and 69.8% of them enrolled in college within a year.

69.8%Enrolled in college within a year (Class of 2024)9.8 pts above Georgia (60%)
27.5%Earned a bachelor's or higher within 5 years (Class of 2019)9.7 pts above the typical Georgia school (17.8%)
89.6%4-year graduation rate (2025)2.4 pts above Georgia (87.2%)
1,056Average SAT, highest score (2025)Georgia average: 1,037
81%AP exams scored 3 or higher (2025)16.4 pts above the typical Georgia school (64.6%)
55.9%Graduates eligible for the HOPE Scholarship (2025)5.9 pts above Georgia (50%)
Our read

49% of students here are economically disadvantaged. Schools with that profile send about 63.1% of graduates to college; Sprayberry High School sends 69.8%, 7 points more than expected.

The path from Sprayberry

How we measure this
  1. 1

    The year after graduation, Class of 2024

    Georgia public college 46%Georgia private college 3%Out-of-state college 9%Georgia technical college 11.8%Career credential, working 2.3%Working, not in college 15.3%Not found in Georgia records 12.8%

    Share of the 400 graduates. Source: Georgia GOSA, High School Graduate Outcomes.

  2. 2

    Where they enrolled

    Top Georgia colleges for the Class of 2024, by number of students.

    Most common out-of-state choices: Alabama A & M University, College of Charleston, The University of Alabama, Auburn University, Coker College. (Georgia reports these in rank order without counts.)

  3. 3

    What those colleges lead to

    CollegeStudents from hereGraduation rateAvg. net price / yrMedian earnings, 10 yrsMedian debt
    Kennesaw State University10150%$16,325$62,766$21,500
    Chattahoochee Technical College4245%$5,227$41,955—
    Georgia State University2251%$12,365$51,903$21,500
    University of Georgia2289%$13,636$77,246$15,623
    Georgia Institute of Technology-Main Campus694%$12,028$114,210$19,500

    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.

  4. 4

    Five and eight years later

    Class of 2019, five years after high school

    Bachelor's or higher27.5%
    Associate degree6.3%
    Certificate or other credential11.9%
    Still enrolled, no credential yet17.1%
    No credential, not enrolled37.3%

    Class of 2016, eight years after high school

    Bachelor's or higher29.4%
    Associate degree4.4%
    Certificate or other credential11.5%
    Still enrolled, no credential yet4.2%
    No credential, not enrolled50.5%

    Highest credential earned, as a share of graduates. Source: Georgia GOSA, High School Graduate Outcomes.

College-going over time

50%60%70%80%90%20072009201120132015201720192021202370%
Sprayberry High SchoolGeorgia, all public high schools

Share of each graduating class enrolled in college the following year. Source: Georgia GOSA.

Ready for college work?

9.5%Needed remedial math in college (Class of 2024)Georgia public colleges only
3%Needed remedial English
38.5%Earned 24+ college credits in year one (Class of 2021)Georgia: 33.1%
21.7Average ACT composite (2025)Georgia: 21.5

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

White30%
Black29%
Hispanic28%
Asian6%
Multiracial6%
49%Economically disadvantaged studentsGeorgia: 68%
16.6%In gifted programs

Enrollment, 2024-25. Source: Georgia GOSA report card downloads.

Where it is

Nearby high schools: Lassiter High School (2.5 mi, 92.4% to college) · Pope High School (2.7 mi, 84% to college) · Walton High School (3.6 mi, 93.6% to college) · Wheeler High School (3.7 mi, 68.7% to college) · Kell High School (3.8 mi, 68.5% to college)

Living near a school does not guarantee attendance. Check the Cobb County attendance zone for an address.

Compared with the district and state

MeasureSprayberryCobb CountyGeorgia
Enrolled in college within a year (Class of 2024)69.8%68.3%60%
4-year graduation rate (2025)89.6%—87.2%
Average SAT (2025)1,056—1,037
HOPE eligible (2025)55.9%—50%

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Quick answers

What percent of Sprayberry High School graduates go to college?
69.8% of the Class of 2024 at Sprayberry High School enrolled in college, compared with 60% in Georgia. Source: Georgia Governor's Office of Student Achievement.
Which colleges do Sprayberry High School graduates attend most?
The colleges enrolling the most Sprayberry High School graduates are Kennesaw State University, Chattahoochee Technical College and Georgia State University. Source: Georgia Governor's Office of Student Achievement.
What is the graduation rate at Sprayberry High School?
Sprayberry High School has a four-year graduation rate of 89.6%. Source: Georgia Governor's Office of Student Achievement.
How many Sprayberry High School graduates finish a bachelor's degree?
27.5% of Sprayberry High School's Class of 2019 earned a bachelor's degree within five years. Source: Georgia GOSA.