Etowah High School

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Etowah High School ranks 81 st of 458 Georgia high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

Summary:

Etowah High School is a public high school located in Woodstock, Georgia, serving grades 9-12 with a total enrollment of 2,441 students. It is part of the Cherokee County School District, which is ranked 28th out of 203 districts in Georgia and has a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger. Etowah High School has consistently ranked in the top 100 high schools in Georgia over the past decade, with a current ranking of 81 out of 458 Georgia high schools for the 2023-2024 school year.

Etowah High School stands out for its strong academic performance, with a four-year graduation rate ranging from 87.4% to 92.9% over the past five years, higher than the state average. Students consistently outperform the state and county averages on the Georgia Milestones End-of-Course assessments, with 58.2% proficient or better in American Literature and Composition, compared to 57.5% in the Cherokee County district and 42% statewide. Additionally, Etowah has a relatively low percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, ranging from 23.23% to 27.65% over the past three years, indicating a higher socioeconomic status of the student population.

When compared to nearby schools, Etowah High School performs well, with Sequoyah High School and River Ridge High School also ranking highly in the state. However, Etowah's test scores are generally on par with or slightly lower than these top-performing schools. In comparison to schools in the neighboring Cobb County district, Etowah students perform well but are not necessarily the top performers, with Lassiter High School having significantly higher test scores across all subject areas.

Detail:

Public 9-12

6565 Putnam Ford Dr
Woodstock, GA 30189

(770) 721-3120

District: Cherokee County

SchoolDigger Rank:
81^st of 458 Georgia High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $8,039

Feeder schools for Etowah High School:

Elementary:	Bascomb Elementary School
	Boston Elementary School
	Clark Creek Elementary School
	Oak Grove Elementary School
Middle:	E. T. Booth Middle School

Student/teacher ratio: 16.1

Number of students: 2,449

Racial breakdown:

White:

55.0%

Hispanic:

25.1%

African American:

12.0%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 36%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Etowah High School ranks better than 82.3% of high schools in Georgia. It also ranks 4^th among 6 ranked high schools in the Cherokee County School District. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 72.56. (See more...)

The four-year cohort graduation rate measures the percentage of students at Etowah High School who earn a standard high school diploma within four years of starting ninth grade.

Student Body

Compare Details Student population at Etowah High School is diverse. Racial makeup is: White (55%), Hispanic (25.1%), African American (12%). (See more...)

Compare Details 36% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Etowah High School is 16.1, which is the 3^rd best among 6 high schools in the Cherokee County School District. (See more...)

Compare Etowah High School employs 152 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Etowah High School is $8,039, which is the lowest among 6 high schools in the Cherokee County School District!

Schooldigger Rankings:

Etowah High School was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.

SchoolDigger ranks Etowah High School 81^st of 458 Georgia public high schools. (See Etowah High School in the ranking list.)

Cherokee County:

SchoolDigger ranks Cherokee County 28^th of 203 Georgia school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Etowah High School

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Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	GA State Percentile
2006	85.49	16^th	335	95.2%
2007	89.17	9^th	358	97.5%
2008	88.28	15^th	370	95.9%
2009	84.79	24^th	372	93.5%
2010	85.10	31^st	384	91.9%
2011	85.14	27^th	402	93.3%
2012	82.35	36^th	396	90.9%
2013	81.20	39^th	425	90.8%
2014	76.29	47^th	425	88.9%
2015	80.55	28^th	435	93.6%
2016	74.95	46^th	426	89.2%
2017	72.99	51^st	420	87.9%
2018	74.99	54^th	428	87.4%
2019	73.82	61^st	438	86.1%
2021	69.20	62^nd	410	84.9%
2022	76.38	57^th	429	86.7%
2023	77.07	49^th	442	88.9%
2024	72.56	81^st	458	82.3%

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Data source: test scores: Georgia Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

Data source: Georgia Department of Education

Review counts

All ratings (Avg rating: 2)

33%

Reviews:

by a parent
Tuesday, October 26, 2021

Math and science department needs a major teacher overhaul. Close Quote

by a student
Sunday, November 11, 2018

half the kids do drugs and/or try to fight you Close Quote

by a student on FaceBook
Saturday, August 13, 2011

The school is overcrowded and the buses are just as bad. Close Quote

Enrollment information for Etowah High School

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Not Specified	Total
1989	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	1909	1909
1991	0	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	1398	1398
1992	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	1387	1387
1993	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	1418	1418
1994	1434	43	3	18	9	n/a	n/a	0	1507
1995	1619	56	1	24	17	n/a	n/a	0	1717
1996	1619	56	1	24	17	n/a	n/a	0	1717
1997	1382	36	13	19	2	n/a	n/a	0	1452
1998	1328	32	15	14	3	n/a	n/a	0	1392
1999	1332	40	11	25	0	n/a	n/a	0	1408
2000	1367	46	10	41	2	n/a	n/a	0	1466
2001	1432	49	15	49	4	n/a	n/a	0	1549
2002	1563	83	19	63	6	n/a	n/a	0	1734
2003	1563	83	19	63	6	n/a	n/a	0	1734
2004	1680	89	22	79	4	n/a	n/a	0	1874
2005	1752	95	21	87	3	n/a	n/a	16	1974
2006	1792	114	19	127	2	n/a	n/a	13	2067
2007	1850	121	24	148	2	n/a	n/a	20	2165
2008	1797	141	20	149	2	n/a	n/a	25	2134
2009	1731	139	26	161	3	n/a	n/a	32	2092
2010	1681	145	34	217	24	5	60	0	2166
2011	1672	149	32	216	14	3	58	0	2144
2012	1754	144	39	223	10	2	57	0	2229
2013	1794	190	38	262	10	4	69	0	2367
2014	1838	197	53	274	5	2	71	0	2440
2015	1767	205	55	312	6	4	62	0	2411
2016	1735	212	55	331	5	5	64	0	2407
2017	1672	232	62	409	3	3	68	0	2449
2018	1658	253	54	431	8	4	76	0	2484
2019	1607	258	47	451	7	2	78	0	2450
2020	1560	269	49	489	5	2	99	0	2473
2021	1555	243	50	520	6	0	118	0	2492
2022	1431	255	63	579	3	1	117	0	2449
2023	1374	293	63	585	1	1	124	0	2441
2024	1346	293	65	615	2	1	127	0	2449

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Etowah High School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1989	1909	109.0	17.5	0.9
1991	1398	81.0	17.2	1.6
1992	1387	83.0	16.7	2.5
1993	1418	67.0	21.2	3
1994	1507	82.9	18.2	2.1
1995	1717	97.7	17.6	4.3
1996	1717	97.7	17.6	4.3
1997	1452	86.0	16.9	3.9
1998	1392	88.6	15.7	4.8
1999	1408	90.5	15.6	4
2000	1466	92.0	15.9	3.1
2001	1549	95.3	16.3	3.1
2002	1734	111.6	15.5	9.5
2003	1734	111.6	15.5	9.5
2004	1874	111.6	16.8	11
2005	1974	117.3	16.8	11.8
2006	2067	128.3	16.1	12.1
2007	2165	135.0	16.0	19.3
2008	2134	140.9	15.1	13.6
2009	2092	133.0	15.7	16.2
2010	2166	118.5	18.2	18.7
2011	2144	117.6	18.2	22.2
2012	2229	116.2	19.1	21.3
2013	2367	116.5	20.3	23
2014	2440	124.1	19.6	24.1
2015	2411	125.0	19.2	22.9
2016	2407	131.0	18.3	22.8
2017	2449	134.6	18.1	24.2
2018	2484	132.9	18.6	22.8
2019	2450	133.8	18.3	24.4
2020	2473	133.9	18.4	24.3
2021	2492	133.2	18.7	23.2
2022	2449	143.0	17.1	n/a
2023	2441	155.0	15.7	27.7
2024	2449	152.0	16.1	36

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Etowah High School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1989	1909	109.0	17.5	0.9
1991	1398	81.0	17.2	1.6
1992	1387	83.0	16.7	2.5
1993	1418	67.0	21.2	3
1994	1507	82.9	18.2	2.1
1995	1717	97.7	17.6	4.3
1996	1717	97.7	17.6	4.3
1997	1452	86.0	16.9	3.9
1998	1392	88.6	15.7	4.8
1999	1408	90.5	15.6	4
2000	1466	92.0	15.9	3.1
2001	1549	95.3	16.3	3.1
2002	1734	111.6	15.5	9.5
2003	1734	111.6	15.5	9.5
2004	1874	111.6	16.8	11
2005	1974	117.3	16.8	11.8
2006	2067	128.3	16.1	12.1
2007	2165	135.0	16.0	19.3
2008	2134	140.9	15.1	13.6
2009	2092	133.0	15.7	16.2
2010	2166	118.5	18.2	18.7
2011	2144	117.6	18.2	22.2
2012	2229	116.2	19.1	21.3
2013	2367	116.5	20.3	23
2014	2440	124.1	19.6	24.1
2015	2411	125.0	19.2	22.9
2016	2407	131.0	18.3	22.8
2017	2449	134.6	18.1	24.2
2018	2484	132.9	18.6	22.8
2019	2450	133.8	18.3	24.4
2020	2473	133.9	18.4	24.3
2021	2492	133.2	18.7	23.2
2022	2449	143.0	17.1	n/a
2023	2441	155.0	15.7	27.7
2024	2449	152.0	16.1	36

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.

Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Etowah High School

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2017	$269 (3.5%)	$7,458 (96.5%)	$7,726
2018	$264 (3.4%)	$7,513 (96.6%)	$7,778
2019	$249 (3.1%)	$7,791 (96.9%)	$8,039

Data source: Georgia Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Etowah High School

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Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 61^st of 438 High schools	Ranks 49^th of 442 High schools	2.8%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
End of Course American Literature and Composition (Etowah High School)	63.4	53.4	10%
End of Course American Literature and Composition (Cherokee County)	59.3	54.4	4.9%
End of Course American Literature and Composition (Georgia)	47.3	38.9	8.4%
End of Course Algebra I (Etowah High School)	35.8	42.5	6.7%
End of Course Algebra I (Cherokee County)	51.4	47.4	4%
End of Course Algebra I (Georgia)	41.1	35.8	5.3%
End of Course Biology (Etowah High School)	57.8	63.9	6.1%
End of Course Biology (Cherokee County)	60.3	60.6	0.3%
End of Course Biology (Georgia)	49	45.5	3.5%
End of Course United States History (Etowah High School)	68.5	58.8	9.7%
End of Course United States History (Cherokee County)	63.9	57.3	6.6%
End of Course United States History (Georgia)	48.3	37.1	11.2%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	2450	2441	0.4%
African American	258	293	13.6%
American Indian	7	1	85.7%
Asian	47	63	34%
Hispanic	451	585	29.7%
Pacific Islander	2	1	50%
White	1607	1374	14.5%
Two or More Races	78	124	59%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	24.4%	27.7%	3.2%

Schools Near Etowah High School

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				Milestones Assessment American Literature and Composition (2024)	Milestones Assessment Algebra I (2024)	Milestones Assessment Biology (2024)	Milestones Assessment United States History (2024)	Per Pupil Expenditures (2019)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	SchoolDigger Rating (2024)	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	Rank Change from Previous Year	Milestones Assessment American Literature and Composition End of Course	Milestones Assessment Algebra I End of Course	Milestones Assessment Biology End of Course	Milestones Assessment United States History End of Course	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Etowah High School	Public	9-12	6565 Putnam Ford Dr	Woodstock	30189	Cherokee County	Cherokee County	No	No	No	No	(770) 721-3120	2,449	152	16.1	36.0%	1,346 (55.0%)	293 (12.0%)	615 (25.1%)	65 (2.7%)	2 (0.1%)	1 (0.0%)	127 (5.2%)	72.6	81^st of 458 public high schools	82.3%		77.1	49^th of 442 public high schools	88.9%	32	58.2	39.8	60.6	57.7	$8,039	$249	$7,791
Woodstock High School	Public	9-12	2010 Towne Lake Hills South Dr	Woodstock	30189	Cherokee County	Cherokee County	No	No	No	No	(770) 721-3000	2,002	127	15.7	31.8%	1,127 (56.3%)	246 (12.3%)	442 (22.1%)	47 (2.3%)	3 (0.1%)	2 (0.1%)	135 (6.7%)	72.2	82^nd of 458 public high schools	82.1%		74.8	59^th of 442 public high schools	86.7%	23	55.8	51.2	55.0	54.1	$8,221	$306	$7,915
Kell High School	Public	9-12	4770 Lee Waters Rd	Marietta	30066	Cobb County	Cobb County	No	No	No	No	(678) 494-7844	1,582	91	17.4	43.7%	706 (44.6%)	390 (24.7%)	351 (22.2%)	46 (2.9%)	2 (0.1%)	1 (0.1%)	86 (5.4%)	76.4	59^th of 458 public high schools	87.1%		76.3	54^th of 442 public high schools	87.8%	5	60.1	48.9	61.6	67.1	$8,383	$346	$8,037
River Ridge High School	Public	9-12	400 Arnold Mill Rd	Woodstock	30188	Cherokee County	Cherokee County	No	No	No	No	(770) 721-6500	1,956	114	17.1	28.5%	1,233 (63.0%)	124 (6.3%)	437 (22.3%)	69 (3.5%)	1 (0.1%)	0 (0.0%)	92 (4.7%)	83.8	38^th of 458 public high schools	91.7%		79.9	43^rd of 442 public high schools	90.3%	5	65.0	63.0	64.7	63.6	$8,247	$310	$7,937
North Cobb High School	Public	9-12	3400 Old 41 Hwy NW	Kennesaw	30144	Cobb County	Cobb County	No	No	No	No	(770) 975-6685	2,521	142	17.7	52.4%	700 (27.8%)	974 (38.6%)	562 (22.3%)	113 (4.5%)	8 (0.3%)	4 (0.2%)	160 (6.3%)	69.5	90^th of 458 public high schools	80.3%		74.6	61^st of 442 public high schools	86.2%	29	52.9	37.6	57.0	64.1	$7,764	$215	$7,549
Lassiter High School	Public	9-12	2601 Shallowford Rd	Marietta	30066	Cobb County	Cobb County	No	No	No	No	(678) 494-7863	1,949	111	17.6	14.2%	1,310 (67.2%)	146 (7.5%)	226 (11.6%)	147 (7.5%)	5 (0.3%)	1 (0.1%)	114 (5.8%)	94.8	6^th of 458 public high schools	98.7%		91.2	17^th of 442 public high schools	96.2%	11	81.0	81.8	84.7	82.0	$8,618	$305	$8,312
iGrad Virtual Academy School	Public, Virtual	9-12	8871 Knox Bridge Hwy	Canton	30114	Cherokee County	Cherokee County	No	No	Yes	No	(770) 721-6680	194	12	16.1	23.2%	138 (71.1%)	14 (7.2%)	29 (14.9%)	1 (0.5%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	12 (6.2%)	44.3	215^th of 458 public high schools	53.1%		55.8	141^st of 442 public high schools	68.1%	74	44.4	22.2	35.0	26.7
Sprayberry High School	Public	9-12	2525 Sandy Plains Rd	Marietta	30066	Cobb County	Cobb County	No	No	No	No	(770) 578-3200	1,799	108	16.6	49.9%	570 (31.7%)	524 (29.1%)	475 (26.4%)	114 (6.3%)	7 (0.4%)	3 (0.2%)	106 (5.9%)	71	84^th of 458 public high schools	81.7%		73.7	64^th of 442 public high schools	85.5%	20	52.0	42.9	57.1	58.1	$8,115	$258	$7,856
Sequoyah High School	Public	9-12	4485 Hickory Rd	Canton	30115	Cherokee County	Cherokee County	No	No	No	No	(770) 721-3200	2,101	125	16.8	26.7%	1,433 (68.2%)	154 (7.3%)	367 (17.5%)	51 (2.4%)	2 (0.1%)	0 (0.0%)	94 (4.5%)	78.9	51^st of 458 public high schools	88.9%		73.9	62^nd of 442 public high schools	86.0%	11	64.9	52.6	62.2	59.0	$8,224	$287	$7,937
Kennesaw Mountain High School	Public	9-12	1898 Kennesaw Due West Rd NW	Kennesaw	30152	Cobb County	Cobb County	No	No	No	No	(678) 594-8190	1,666	105	15.8	41.7%	614 (36.9%)	520 (31.2%)	306 (18.4%)	121 (7.3%)	3 (0.2%)	6 (0.4%)	96 (5.8%)	87.3	31^st of 458 public high schools	93.2%		81.2	41^st of 442 public high schools	90.7%	10	64.0	68.2	68.6	70.2	$9,701	$361	$9,340

Frequently Asked Questions about Etowah High School

How many students attend Etowah High School?

In the 2023-24 school year, 2,449 students attended Etowah High School.

What is the racial makeup of Etowah High School?

Students at Etowah High School are 55% White, 25% Hispanic, 12% African American, 5% Two or more races, 3% Asian.

What district is Etowah High School in?

Cherokee County

Is Etowah High School a good school?

Etowah High School ranks 81^st of 458 Georgia high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

What schools feed into Etowah High School?

Etowah High School is fed by the following schools:

Elementary : Bascomb Elementary School
Elementary : Boston Elementary School
Elementary : Clark Creek Elementary School
Elementary : Oak Grove Elementary School
Middle : E. T. Booth Middle School

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