Hightower Trail Middle School

3905 Post Oak Tritt Rd
Marietta, GA 30062

www.cobbk12.org/HightowerTrail/

982 Students

Middle School 6th - 8th

School Overview

Hightower Trail Middle School, located in the East Cobb area of Marietta, Georgia, is a highly regarded public school serving students in grades 6 through 8. As part of the Cobb County School District, the school is well-known for its strong academic focus, dedicated faculty, and a supportive learning environment that emphasizes both intellectual growth and character development. The school’s curriculum is designed to prepare students for the rigors of high school while providing opportunities for enrichment through various advanced courses and elective programs.

Beyond the classroom, Hightower Trail Middle School offers a robust selection of extracurricular activities, including competitive sports teams, fine arts programs, and diverse student clubs. These offerings are intended to help students explore their interests and build a sense of community. With a strong commitment to parental involvement and academic excellence, the school maintains a positive reputation within the local community as a nurturing environment that encourages students to achieve their full potential as they transition into their teenage years.

982

Total Students

64.6

Full-Time Teachers

15.2

Student/Teacher Ratio

9.7%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Hightower Trail Middle School
Demographic	Student Count
White	678
Hispanic	95
Black	61
Asian	103
Two or More	44
American Indian	1

White
678 (69.0 %)
Asian
103 (10.5 %)
Hispanic
95 (9.7 %)
Black
61 (6.2 %)
Two or More
44 (4.5 %)
American Indian
1 (0.1 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Middle School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Cobb County
Phone:	(770)578-7225
Website:	http://www.cobbk12.org/HightowerTrail/
Grade Range:	6th - 8th
Total Students:	982
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	64.6
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	15.2
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	76
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	19

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Grade 6 309

Grade 7 336

Grade 8 337