McEachern High School

Public 9-12

 2400 New Macland Rd
       Powder Springs, GA  30127


(770) 222-3710

District: Cobb County

SchoolDigger Rank:
192nd of 446 Georgia High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $8,019 Help


Feeder schools for McEachern High School:

Elementary:    Compton Elementary School
    Powder Springs Elementary School
    Varner Elementary School
Middle:    Cooper Middle School
    Tapp Middle School

Student/teacher ratio:  18.7 Help
Number of students:  2,327

Racial breakdown:

African American:
66.9%
Hispanic:
22.1%
White:
6.1%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  62.6% Help


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Compare Details McEachern High School ranks better than 57% of high schools in Georgia. It also ranks 13th among 17 ranked high schools in the Cobb County School District. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2023 the calculated Average Standard Score was 47.58. (See more...)
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The Adjusted Cohort Graduation Rate (ACGR) measures the percentage of McEachern High School freshmen who graduate within four years, adjusting for students who transfer in or out.
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: African American (66.9%), Hispanic (22.1%), White (6.1%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 62.6% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at McEachern High School is 18.7. 13 high schools in the Cobb County School District have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)
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Compare McEachern High School employs 124.2 full-time teachers.
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at McEachern High School is $8,019. 12 high schools in the Cobb County School District spend more per student.
Schooldigger Rankings:

McEachern High School was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.
SchoolDigger ranks McEachern High School 192nd of 446 Georgia public high schools. (See McEachern High School in the ranking list.)

Cobb County:

SchoolDigger ranks Cobb County 52nd of 201 Georgia school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for McEachern High School

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Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools GA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2006 62.47 106th 335 68.4%
2007 64.97 105th 358 70.7%
2008 62.92 126th 370 65.9%
2009 55.91 173rd 372 53.5%
2010 58.99 143rd 384 62.8%
2011 70.25 92nd 402 77.1%
2012 65.63 106th 396 73.2%
2013 54.71 176th 425 58.6%
2014 51.22 201st 425 52.7%
2015 44.99 184th 435 57.7%
2016 57.58 116th 426 72.8%
2017 53.67 121st 420 71.2%
2018 55.10 131st 428 69.4%
2019 56.66 128th 438 70.8%
2021 39.38 215th 410 47.6%
2022 49.20 176th 429 59.0%
2023 47.58 190th 442 57.0%
See the entire list of Georgia High School Rankings!

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

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Reviews:
by a student
Friday, April 29, 2022

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by a parent
Sunday, October 1, 2017

Open Quote My son has attended McEachern since his sophomore year and is a senior. His experience has been very positive and all of his teachers have been very supportive. He's always feels safe at school, feels he could learn and receives assistance when needed. He takes a good mix of classes, traditional, honors and AP. The school also offers a good selection of pathway courses. Parent approved - 5 STARS! Close Quote


by a parent
Sunday, September 18, 2016

Open Quote The principal did a good job when my child was there I felt she was safe key to learning Close Quote


by a parent
Sunday, September 20, 2015

Open Quote This is a great high school, and the campus has a private school or college feel to it. The teachers are attentive and the amenities are great. Our kids entered ahead of grade level on state and national measurements and are still ahead of grade level. Close Quote


by a student
Monday, November 14, 2011

Open Quote The McEachern community is a friendly and welcoming one, and as a freshmen this really helps me be able to join the high-school experience on the right foot. The teachers are so far, very knowledgeable and not only teach us what we need to know to be successful in class, but what we need to know to be successful in life as well. McEachern is a well rounded school in general! Close Quote


by a parent
Sunday, October 30, 2011

Open Quote They have great marching band program! They will teach your child not just how to march, they will guide them how to be come great person. Close Quote


by a parent
Thursday, August 11, 2011

Open Quote We sold our house and moved to get out of the McEachern district. I can tell you that the education available at McEachern vs Harrison, Hillgrove or Allatoona high schools is not the same. It is "dumbed down" considerably at McEachern in order to keep kids in school and graduate them. Sorry, but it is the hard truth. Close Quote


by a student
Tuesday, June 7, 2011

Open Quote People say this is a bad school. Those people don't know what they're talking about. As a student here, I have seen first hand that you can get a good education here if you want it. You just have to be responsible. Close Quote


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Tuesday, June 7, 2011

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by a student
Thursday, December 10, 2009

Open Quote mceahcern high school is a very well rounded school Close Quote



Enrollment information for McEachern 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 2089 2089
1991 0 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 2361 2361
1992 n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a 2115 2115
1993 n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a 1981 1981
1994 1751 276 22 20 3 n/a n/a 0 2072
1995 1782 376 34 28 5 n/a n/a 0 2225
1996 1782 376 34 28 5 n/a n/a 0 2225
1997 1869 452 34 46 4 n/a n/a 0 2405
1998 1929 548 37 44 2 n/a n/a 0 2560
1999 2097 646 34 46 3 n/a n/a 0 2826
2000 1986 680 36 60 1 n/a n/a 0 2763
2001 1992 772 33 60 5 n/a n/a 0 2862
2002 2026 992 37 99 6 n/a n/a 0 3160
2003 2026 992 37 99 6 n/a n/a 0 3160
2004 1914 1184 36 103 9 n/a n/a 0 3246
2005 1788 1392 39 140 13 n/a n/a 109 3481
2006 1680 1546 44 173 13 n/a n/a 104 3560
2007 1100 1471 24 178 12 n/a n/a 110 2895
2008 809 1340 21 179 7 n/a n/a 110 2466
2009 626 1365 21 179 8 n/a n/a 110 2309
2010 527 1471 20 222 9 0 0 0 2249
2011 471 1483 26 215 7 1 40 0 2243
2012 428 1436 29 217 6 1 39 0 2156
2013 415 1505 31 251 3 1 55 0 2261
2014 357 1552 28 269 3 0 58 0 2267
2015 296 1541 31 303 4 2 62 0 2239
2016 275 1580 32 367 7 1 80 0 2342
2017 237 1630 30 385 6 1 75 0 2364
2018 207 1630 25 403 6 1 73 0 2345
2019 202 1634 25 438 3 1 87 0 2390
2020 194 1661 24 442 3 3 85 0 2412
2021 169 1633 23 484 4 3 85 0 2401
2022 155 1573 18 516 10 3 82 0 2357
2023 142 1557 19 514 12 2 81 0 2327

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 McEachern High School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1989 2089 106.0 19.7 1.1
1991 2361 121.0 19.5 1.9
1992 2115 121.5 17.4 1.9
1993 1981 102.0 19.4 n/a
1994 2072 105.0 19.7 2.8
1995 2225 117.0 19.0 5.2
1996 2225 117.0 19.0 5.2
1997 2405 95.0 25.3 6.5
1998 2560 141.3 18.1 8.8
1999 2826 147.6 19.1 8.6
2000 2763 148.7 18.6 8.7
2001 2862 157.4 18.2 10.8
2002 3160 180.3 17.5 13.2
2003 3160 180.3 17.5 13.2
2004 3246 176.9 18.3 18.8
2005 3481 187.9 18.5 23.6
2006 3560 201.4 17.7 27.9
2007 2895 184.1 15.7 33.9
2008 2466 160.5 15.4 39.5
2009 2309 149.9 15.4 46.9
2010 2249 141.0 15.9 49.6
2011 2243 131.0 17.1 53.9
2012 2156 125.9 17.1 56
2013 2261 121.3 18.6 59.7
2014 2267 120.3 18.8 60.3
2015 2239 122.0 18.3 59.4
2016 2342 122.0 19.1 58.2
2017 2364 120.5 19.6 60.2
2018 2345 122.7 19.1 58.7
2019 2390 122.0 19.5 58.4
2020 2412 124.5 19.3 57.2
2021 2401 125.6 19.1 55.1
2022 2357 125.1 18.8 n/a
2023 2327 124.2 18.7 62.6

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 McEachern High School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1989 2089 106.0 19.7 1.1
1991 2361 121.0 19.5 1.9
1992 2115 121.5 17.4 1.9
1993 1981 102.0 19.4 n/a
1994 2072 105.0 19.7 2.8
1995 2225 117.0 19.0 5.2
1996 2225 117.0 19.0 5.2
1997 2405 95.0 25.3 6.5
1998 2560 141.3 18.1 8.8
1999 2826 147.6 19.1 8.6
2000 2763 148.7 18.6 8.7
2001 2862 157.4 18.2 10.8
2002 3160 180.3 17.5 13.2
2003 3160 180.3 17.5 13.2
2004 3246 176.9 18.3 18.8
2005 3481 187.9 18.5 23.6
2006 3560 201.4 17.7 27.9
2007 2895 184.1 15.7 33.9
2008 2466 160.5 15.4 39.5
2009 2309 149.9 15.4 46.9
2010 2249 141.0 15.9 49.6
2011 2243 131.0 17.1 53.9
2012 2156 125.9 17.1 56
2013 2261 121.3 18.6 59.7
2014 2267 120.3 18.8 60.3
2015 2239 122.0 18.3 59.4
2016 2342 122.0 19.1 58.2
2017 2364 120.5 19.6 60.2
2018 2345 122.7 19.1 58.7
2019 2390 122.0 19.5 58.4
2020 2412 124.5 19.3 57.2
2021 2401 125.6 19.1 55.1
2022 2357 125.1 18.8 n/a
2023 2327 124.2 18.7 62.6

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 McEachern High School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2017 $196 (2.6%) $7,383 (97.4%) $7,579
2018 $580 (7.0%) $7,648 (92.9%) $8,229
2019 $264 (3.3%) $7,755 (96.7%) $8,019

Data source: Georgia Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on McEachern High School

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 128th of 438 High schoolsRanks 190th of 442 High schools
 13.8%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
End of Course American Literature and Composition (McEachern High School)47.831.1
 16.7%
   End of Course American Literature and Composition (Cobb County)63.450.6
 12.8%
   End of Course American Literature and Composition (Georgia)47.338.9
 8.4%
End of Course Algebra I (McEachern High School)47.323.7
 23.6%
   End of Course Algebra I (Cobb County)54.246.6
 7.6%
   End of Course Algebra I (Georgia)41.135.8
 5.3%
End of Course Biology (McEachern High School)52.842.6
 10.2%
   End of Course Biology (Cobb County)66.959.7
 7.2%
   End of Course Biology (Georgia)4945.5
 3.5%
End of Course United States History (McEachern High School)57.446.6
 10.8%
   End of Course United States History (Cobb County)71.154.5
 16.6%
   End of Course United States History (Georgia)48.337.1
 11.2%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students23902327
 2.6%
African American16341557
 4.7%
American Indian312
 300%
Asian2519
 24%
Hispanic438514
 17.4%
Pacific Islander12
 100%
White202142
 29.7%
Two or More Races8781
 6.9%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients58.4%62.6%
 4.2%


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Frequently Asked Questions about McEachern High School

McEachern High School is fed by the following schools:

Elementary : Compton Elementary School
Elementary : Powder Springs Elementary School
Elementary : Varner Elementary School
Middle : Cooper Middle School
Middle : Tapp Middle School

Students at McEachern High School are 67% African American, 22% Hispanic, 6% White, 3% Two or more races.

McEachern High School ranks 192nd of 446 Georgia high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

In the 2022-23 school year, 2,327 students attended McEachern High School.


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