Wheeler High School
375 Holt Rd Ne, Marietta, GA 30068. 515 graduates in the Class of 2024, and 68.7% of them enrolled in college within a year.
49% of students here are economically disadvantaged. Schools with that profile send about 63.1% of graduates to college; Wheeler High School sends 68.7%, 6 points more than expected.
The path from Wheeler
How we measure this- 1
The year after graduation, Class of 2024
Georgia public college 45.6%Georgia private college 3.1%Out-of-state college 12.6%Georgia technical college 7.4%Career credential, working 2.1%Working, not in college 11.1%Not found in Georgia records 18.1%Share of the 515 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 Alabama, Birmingham-Denta, Alabama A & M University, Auburn University, Florida International 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 97 50% $16,325 $62,766 $21,500 Georgia Institute of Technology-Main Campus 45 94% $12,028 $114,210 $19,500 Chattahoochee Technical College 35 45% $5,227 $41,955 — University of Georgia 33 89% $13,636 $77,246 $15,623 Georgia State University 22 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: Walton High School (3.0 mi, 93.6% to college) · Cobb Horizon High School (3.4 mi, 23.6% to college) · Sprayberry High School (3.7 mi, 69.8% to college) · Riverwood International Charter School (4.6 mi, 74.1% to college) · Fulton Academy of Virtual Excellence (4.6 mi, 37.5% 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
| Measure | Wheeler | Cobb County | Georgia |
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| Enrolled in college within a year (Class of 2024) | 68.7% | 68.3% | 60% |
| 4-year graduation rate (2025) | 89.4% | — | 87.2% |
| Average SAT (2025) | 1,124 | — | 1,037 |
| HOPE eligible (2025) | 64.2% | — | 50% |
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Quick answers
- What percent of Wheeler High School graduates go to college?
- 68.7% of the Class of 2024 at Wheeler High School enrolled in college, compared with 60% in Georgia. Source: Georgia Governor's Office of Student Achievement.
- Which colleges do Wheeler High School graduates attend most?
- The colleges enrolling the most Wheeler High School graduates are Kennesaw State University, Georgia Institute of Technology-Main Campus and Chattahoochee Technical College. Source: Georgia Governor's Office of Student Achievement.
- What is the graduation rate at Wheeler High School?
- Wheeler High School has a four-year graduation rate of 89.4%. Source: Georgia Governor's Office of Student Achievement.
- How many Wheeler High School graduates finish a bachelor's degree?
- 36.5% of Wheeler High School's Class of 2019 earned a bachelor's degree within five years. Source: Georgia GOSA.
