Walton High School
1590 Bill Murdock Rd, Marietta, GA 30062. 638 graduates in the Class of 2024, and 93.6% of them enrolled in college within a year.
8% of students here are economically disadvantaged. Schools with that profile send about 76.6% of graduates to college; Walton High School sends 93.6%, 17 points more than expected.
The path from Walton
How we measure this- 1
The year after graduation, Class of 2024
Georgia public college 52.7%Georgia private college 3.6%Out-of-state college 33.5%Georgia technical college 3.8%Career credential, working 0.5%Working, not in college 2.4%Not found in Georgia records 3.6%Share of the 638 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: The University of Alabama, University of Mississippi, Auburn University, The University of Tennessee-Knoxville, Samford 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 104 50% $16,325 $62,766 $21,500 University of Georgia 68 89% $13,636 $77,246 $15,623 Georgia State University 50 51% $12,365 $51,903 $21,500 Georgia Institute of Technology-Main Campus 35 94% $12,028 $114,210 $19,500 Georgia College & State University 27 60% $20,803 $64,452 $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: Pope High School (2.5 mi, 84% to college) · Wheeler High School (3.0 mi, 68.7% to college) · Sprayberry High School (3.6 mi, 69.8% to college) · Lassiter High School (4.1 mi, 92.4% to college) · Independence High School (4.9 mi, 27.7% 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
| Measure | Walton | Cobb County | Georgia |
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| Enrolled in college within a year (Class of 2024) | 93.6% | 68.3% | 60% |
| 4-year graduation rate (2025) | 97.9% | — | 87.2% |
| Average SAT (2025) | 1,232 | — | 1,037 |
| HOPE eligible (2025) | 80.3% | — | 50% |
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Quick answers
- What percent of Walton High School graduates go to college?
- 93.6% of the Class of 2024 at Walton High School enrolled in college, compared with 60% in Georgia. Source: Georgia Governor's Office of Student Achievement.
- Which colleges do Walton High School graduates attend most?
- The colleges enrolling the most Walton High School graduates are Kennesaw State University, University of Georgia and Georgia State University. Source: Georgia Governor's Office of Student Achievement.
- What is the graduation rate at Walton High School?
- Walton High School has a four-year graduation rate of 97.9%. Source: Georgia Governor's Office of Student Achievement.
- How many Walton High School graduates finish a bachelor's degree?
- 72.2% of Walton High School's Class of 2019 earned a bachelor's degree within five years. Source: Georgia GOSA.
