Etowah High School is a public high school located in Woodstock, in the U.S. state of Georgia. It is one of seven high schools in the Cherokee County School District, which includes Cherokee, Sequoyah, Woodstock, Creekview, River Ridge and I-Grad Virtual Academy.
Serving 2,449 students in grades 9-12, Etowah High School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Georgia for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 55% (which is higher than the Georgia state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 60% (which is higher than the Georgia state average of 40%).
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the Georgia state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 45% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Georgia state average of 65% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 2,449 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 45%
- Graduation Rate: 93% (Top 30% in GA)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 20%
- Math Proficiency: 55% (Top 20%)
- Reading Proficiency: 60% (Top 20%)
- Science Proficiency: 63% (Top 20%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), GA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Etowah High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Georgia for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Science Proficiency
School Overview
Etowah High School's student population of 2,449 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 152 teachers has grown by 13% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
2,449 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
152 teachers
Year Founded
1976
Colors
Blue, Gold
School Rankings
Etowah High School ranks within the top 20% of all 2,192 schools in Georgia (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Etowah High School is 0.62, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.71. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#297 out of 2192 schools
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
55%
39%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
60%
40%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
63%
40%
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
3%
5%
Hispanic
25%
19%
Black
12%
36%
White
55%
35%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
93%
84%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
29%
59%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), GA Dept. of Education
School Notes
- School Mascot: Eagle
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Etowah High School's ranking?
Etowah High School is ranked #297 out of 2,192 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in Georgia.
What schools are Etowah High School often compared to?
Etowah High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Woodstock High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
55% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 39% GA state average), while 60% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 40% GA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Etowah High School?
The graduation rate of Etowah High School is 93%, which is higher than the Georgia state average of 84%.
How many students attend Etowah High School?
2,449 students attend Etowah High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
55% of Etowah High School students are White, 25% of students are Hispanic, 12% of students are Black, 5% of students are Two or more races, and 3% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Etowah High School?
Etowah High School has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the Georgia state average of 14:1.
What grades does Etowah High School offer ?
Etowah High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Etowah High School part of?
Etowah High School is part of Cherokee County School District.
School Reviews
5 6/2/2023
Response to the person who ranked us low because of masks. Obviously, in hindsight, you should delete your ignorant comment. Etowah did the right thing by opening up. It''s now known how detrimental it was to students who were isolated at that time. It''s a good school. Most kids, if they put in ANY effort at all or have decent parents, will thrive here.
1 8/13/2020
For some reason, they still opened up during the pandemic and are not enforcing masks.
1 2/10/2020
I went here back in 2012 and my teacher assaulted me.
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