Joseph Wheeler High School is located in northeast Cobb County. It is near the city of Marietta, about 22 miles northwest of downtown Atlanta. Wheeler has been in operation since 1965. It is a standard public school of the State of Georgia and is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools. Wheeler offers a wide range of courses, including many honors and over 20 AP level classes for students pursing a college preparatory diploma. They also have technical/vocational courses for those seeking a vocational diploma.