Hightower Trail Middle School vs Walton High School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Georgia, United States, 3.1 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Hightower Trail Middle School
Marietta · Public middle · Grades 6–8
944 students
Walton High School
Marietta · Charter high · Grades 9–12
2,705 students
| Measure | Hightower Trail Middle School Marietta, Georgia | Walton High School Marietta, Georgia |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 89 Top 5% | 85 Top 5% |
| State rank | #4 of 482 | #3 of 431 |
| National rank | #370 of 15,369 | #679 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Charter |
| Type | Middle | High |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 944 | 2,705 |
| Enrollment | 944 | 2,705 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 10.1% | 7.6% |
| Students per teacher | 15.7 | 19.2 |
| Reading proficiency | 81% | 90% |
| Math proficiency | 89% | 89% |
| city | Marietta | Marietta |
| state | Georgia | Georgia |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Hightower Trail Middle School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (88.9 vs 84.6).
- •Walton High School does better on reading proficiency (90% vs 81%).
- •Walton High School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (7.6% vs 10.1%).
- •Hightower Trail Middle School does better on students per teacher (15.7 vs 19.2).
- •Walton High School is the larger school with 2,705 students compared with 944.
- •Hightower Trail Middle School is a public school while Walton High School is a charter school, so fees and admission rules differ.
The Success Index (US) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Hightower Trail Middle School better than Walton High School?
On the Success Index (US), Hightower Trail Middle School ranks higher (88.9 vs 84.6 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are Hightower Trail Middle School and Walton High School?
About 3.1 km in a straight line, between Marietta and Marietta in Georgia.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Hightower Trail Middle School: 944. Walton High School: 2,705. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Hightower Trail Middle School and Walton High School rank in Georgia?
Hightower Trail Middle School is 4th of 482 and Walton High School is 3rd of 431 among middle schools in Georgia on the 2025 Success Index (US).