Sprayberry High School

Public 9-12

 2525 Sandy Plains Rd
       Marietta, GA  30066


(770) 578-3200

District: Cobb County

SchoolDigger Rank:
65th of 446 Georgia High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $8,115 Help


Feeder schools for Sprayberry High School:

Elementary:    Addison Elementary School
    Bells Ferry Elementary School
    Blackwell Elementary School
    Kincaid Elementary School
Middle:    Daniell Middle School

Student/teacher ratio:  17.1 Help
Number of students:  1,831

Racial breakdown:

White:
35.2%
African American:
27.1%
Hispanic:
24.5%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  36% Help


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Compare Details Sprayberry High School ranks better than 85.4% of high schools in Georgia. It also ranks 10th 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 73.66. (See more...)
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The Adjusted Cohort Graduation Rate (ACGR) measures the percentage of Sprayberry High School freshmen who graduate within four years, adjusting for students who transfer in or out.
Student Body
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Compare Details Student population at Sprayberry High School is diverse. Racial makeup is: White (35.2%), African American (27.1%), Hispanic (24.5%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 36% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Sprayberry High School is 17.1, which is the 5th best among 17 high schools in the Cobb County School District. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Sprayberry High School is $8,115. 11 high schools in the Cobb County School District spend more per student.
Schooldigger Rankings:

Sprayberry High School was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.
SchoolDigger ranks Sprayberry High School 65th of 446 Georgia public high schools. (See Sprayberry 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 Sprayberry High School

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Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools GA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2006 62.56 104th 335 69.0%
2007 70.56 72nd 358 79.9%
2008 74.04 71st 370 80.8%
2009 71.88 81st 372 78.2%
2010 78.88 59th 384 84.6%
2011 82.50 41st 402 89.8%
2012 77.35 58th 396 85.4%
2013 71.39 78th 425 81.6%
2014 63.52 109th 425 74.4%
2015 60.96 99th 435 77.2%
2016 63.84 86th 426 79.8%
2017 60.08 93rd 420 77.9%
2018 68.30 82nd 428 80.8%
2019 61.76 106th 438 75.8%
2021 63.20 91st 410 77.8%
2022 67.28 85th 429 80.2%
2023 73.66 64th 442 85.5%
See the entire list of Georgia High School Rankings!

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

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by a parent
Friday, July 30, 2021

Open Quote Great school, great diversity! I have sent two kids through there and it is the best school in the area. It allowed my kid to excel and in both academics and athletics when it might have been tougher at some of the schools closer by! Housing is also more affordable in the Sprayberry area compared to East Cobb. Close Quote


by a parent
Thursday, March 5, 2015

Open Quote This is my son's freshman year at SHS and we love it. I have a Master's Degree, my husband has a bachelor's so education is important to us. So far we have been very pleased and he loves high school. The block schedule (4 classes a semester) has been terrific for him, easier to manage than 7 classes. The upside of the block schedule is the kids get to explore different academic and elective classes and graduate with 4 classes beyond what is required. We have been very impressed with his teachers and the involvement of the principal. We have become active in the PTSA. We've looking forward to the next three years and would encourage others in East Cobb to join us at SHS. Close Quote



Enrollment information for Sprayberry 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 2203 2203
1991 0 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 2085 2085
1992 n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a 2021 2021
1993 n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a 1949 1949
1994 1655 137 61 29 6 n/a n/a 0 1888
1995 1657 178 67 38 10 n/a n/a 0 1950
1996 1657 178 67 38 10 n/a n/a 0 1950
1997 1670 173 79 54 7 n/a n/a 0 1983
1998 1715 194 92 61 3 n/a n/a 0 2065
1999 1735 218 108 65 2 n/a n/a 0 2128
2000 1764 258 137 78 3 n/a n/a 0 2240
2001 1658 267 128 92 4 n/a n/a 0 2149
2002 1420 298 129 119 11 n/a n/a 0 1977
2003 1420 298 129 119 11 n/a n/a 0 1977
2004 1309 342 116 109 6 n/a n/a 0 1882
2005 1206 361 117 127 5 n/a n/a 64 1880
2006 1117 455 110 148 8 n/a n/a 73 1911
2007 1029 416 122 148 8 n/a n/a 76 1799
2008 985 427 129 169 5 n/a n/a 74 1789
2009 919 430 125 162 6 n/a n/a 75 1717
2010 935 456 142 205 4 2 0 0 1744
2011 894 505 139 229 3 0 43 0 1813
2012 852 508 141 227 5 1 49 0 1783
2013 866 513 140 250 7 2 46 0 1824
2014 794 544 132 244 7 1 50 0 1772
2015 757 531 128 270 7 1 67 0 1761
2016 728 511 113 306 6 1 94 0 1759
2017 667 474 116 330 9 1 96 0 1693
2018 657 491 122 331 8 2 94 0 1705
2019 660 503 132 377 9 2 87 0 1770
2020 646 486 138 412 9 2 85 0 1778
2021 654 505 147 438 6 2 77 0 1829
2022 672 518 137 457 6 2 98 0 1890
2023 645 497 121 449 7 2 110 0 1831

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 Sprayberry High School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1989 2203 134.0 16.4 0.7
1991 2085 131.0 15.9 1.2
1992 2021 119.5 16.9 1.4
1993 1949 101.0 19.3 1.6
1994 1888 113.1 16.7 3.2
1995 1950 114.4 17.0 2.5
1996 1950 114.4 17.0 2.5
1997 1983 105.5 18.8 2.6
1998 2065 125.1 16.5 3
1999 2128 129.6 16.4 2.1
2000 2240 125.0 17.9 2.7
2001 2149 132.6 16.2 6.3
2002 1977 139.9 14.1 7.3
2003 1977 139.9 14.1 7.3
2004 1882 129.7 14.5 11.3
2005 1880 123.3 15.2 14.6
2006 1911 117.3 16.3 20.3
2007 1799 122.3 14.7 20.9
2008 1789 128.9 13.9 24.7
2009 1717 133.7 12.8 30.3
2010 1744 125.4 13.9 32.3
2011 1813 117.5 15.4 36.9
2012 1783 115.9 15.3 38.8
2013 1824 107.4 16.9 41.6
2014 1772 101.0 17.5 41.8
2015 1761 104.0 16.9 40.5
2016 1759 101.0 17.4 40.4
2017 1693 98.2 17.2 41.2
2018 1705 97.5 17.4 38.8
2019 1770 95.8 18.4 38
2020 1778 97.3 18.2 36.1
2021 1829 96.2 19.0 30.7
2022 1890 100.3 18.8 n/a
2023 1831 106.5 17.1 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 Sprayberry High School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1989 2203 134.0 16.4 0.7
1991 2085 131.0 15.9 1.2
1992 2021 119.5 16.9 1.4
1993 1949 101.0 19.3 1.6
1994 1888 113.1 16.7 3.2
1995 1950 114.4 17.0 2.5
1996 1950 114.4 17.0 2.5
1997 1983 105.5 18.8 2.6
1998 2065 125.1 16.5 3
1999 2128 129.6 16.4 2.1
2000 2240 125.0 17.9 2.7
2001 2149 132.6 16.2 6.3
2002 1977 139.9 14.1 7.3
2003 1977 139.9 14.1 7.3
2004 1882 129.7 14.5 11.3
2005 1880 123.3 15.2 14.6
2006 1911 117.3 16.3 20.3
2007 1799 122.3 14.7 20.9
2008 1789 128.9 13.9 24.7
2009 1717 133.7 12.8 30.3
2010 1744 125.4 13.9 32.3
2011 1813 117.5 15.4 36.9
2012 1783 115.9 15.3 38.8
2013 1824 107.4 16.9 41.6
2014 1772 101.0 17.5 41.8
2015 1761 104.0 16.9 40.5
2016 1759 101.0 17.4 40.4
2017 1693 98.2 17.2 41.2
2018 1705 97.5 17.4 38.8
2019 1770 95.8 18.4 38
2020 1778 97.3 18.2 36.1
2021 1829 96.2 19.0 30.7
2022 1890 100.3 18.8 n/a
2023 1831 106.5 17.1 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.
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Per Pupil Expenditures for Sprayberry High School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2017 $251 (3.1%) $7,737 (96.9%) $7,988
2018 $529 (6.3%) $7,913 (93.7%) $8,442
2019 $258 (3.2%) $7,856 (96.8%) $8,115

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Sprayberry High School

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 106th of 438 High schoolsRanks 64th of 442 High schools
 9.7%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
End of Course American Literature and Composition (Sprayberry High School)53.248.9
 4.3%
   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 (Sprayberry High School)34.835.6
 0.8%
   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 (Sprayberry High School)5065.5
 15.5%
   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 (Sprayberry High School)57.361.8
 4.5%
   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 Students17701831
 3.4%
African American503497
 1.2%
American Indian97
 22.2%
Asian132121
 8.3%
Hispanic377449
 19.1%
Pacific Islander22
White660645
 2.3%
Two or More Races87110
 26.4%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients38%36%
 2%


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In the 2022-23 school year, 1,831 students attended Sprayberry High School.

Students at Sprayberry High School are 35% White, 27% African American, 25% Hispanic, 7% Asian, 6% Two or more races.

Sprayberry High School ranks 65th of 446 Georgia high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.


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