7.3 avg / 10

Best Schools in Kennesaw, Georgia

21 schools · 8 Elementary · 5 Middle · 4 High · 4 Other

Last updated: July 2026

Public: 16

Private: 5

Districts: 2

Avg Rating: 7.3/10

Estimated Scores: 5%

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Choosing a school in Kennesaw?

Use this page to compare every school in Kennesaw by level, neighborhood, and district — and find the right fit, not just the top of the list.

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The short answer

The top-rated schools in Kennesaw for 2026 are Shiloh Hills Christian School (9.0/10), Lewis Elementary School (8.2/10), and Big Shanty Elementary School (8.1/10), based on MySchoolScout's analysis of real test data across 19 rated schools. Ratings blend student growth, poverty-adjusted academic achievement, and school environment (plus college readiness for high schools), with equity shown as context, not scored; schools with estimated (proxy) scores are excluded from this ranking.

Best value · beats the odds

Lewis Elementary School

Rates 8.2/10 despite 59% of students being economically disadvantaged. That's about 1.2 points higher than its student-poverty level predicts. Roughly as clean a case of strong results without an affluent-ZIP price tag as you'll find among Kennesaw schools.

Most improved · 2022 → 2024

Kennesaw Mountain High School

STAAR proficiency rose +13.3 points from 2022 to 2024. That's the biggest jump among Kennesaw schools across the two most recent comparable testing years.

Top-Rated Schools in Kennesaw

Ranked by MySchoolScout composite using only schools with real test data (19 of 21). "Value" = points above what student poverty predicts. Estimated (proxy) scores are excluded.

#	School	Rating	Level	Value	State %ile
1	Shiloh Hills Christian School	9.0 / 10	Other	—	100th
2	Lewis Elementary School	8.2 / 10	Elementary	+1.2	84th
3	Big Shanty Elementary School	8.1 / 10	Elementary	+0.9	83th
4	Lost Mountain Middle School	8.0 / 10	Middle	+0.0	81th
5	Mcclure Middle School	8.0 / 10	Middle	+0.3	81th
6	Kennesaw Mountain High School	7.9 / 10	High	+0.4	80th
7	Bullard Elementary School	7.9 / 10	Elementary	+0.1	79th
8	Pine Mountain Middle School	7.6 / 10	Middle	+0.5	74th
9	Harrison High School	7.6 / 10	High	-0.6	74th
10	Northwest Classical Academy	7.5 / 10	Other	-0.3	72th

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Family Snapshot

At a glance

Avg school rating: 7.3/10
Median household income: $102,827
Median home value: $347,850
Bachelor's degree or higher: 49%
Avg commute: 30 min
Owner-occupied homes: 71%

How Kennesaw compares

Georgia rank

#48 of 240

cities by avg. school score

Vs. state average

+1.0

above Georgia avg (6.3)

Median household income

$103k

147% of Georgia median

Schools in this city

20

About Schools in Kennesaw, Georgia

Kennesaw, Georgia gives parents a solid public school landscape to work with. The city has 16 ranked public schools spread across all three grade levels, and the average school score sits at 6.9 out of 10 — a respectable baseline that reflects consistent academic performance across the system. Forty-four percent of schools, seven in total, score 7 or above, meaning strong options exist at every stage of a child's education, not just at the top.

Elementary schooling stands out as Kennesaw's clearest strength. Big Shanty Elementary School leads the city at 8.6 out of 10, the highest score in the district. Hayes Elementary follows at 8.3, and Lewis Elementary matches Pine Mountain Middle School at 8.0. That cluster of high-performing elementary campuses gives families entering the system a strong foundation and a realistic shot at consistently quality placements before their kids reach middle school.

The middle-to-high school pipeline holds up. Pine Mountain Middle School scores 8.0, and Kennesaw Mountain High School comes in at 8.4 — the second-highest score in the city. That's an unusually strong result for a high school, and it signals that academic momentum built in the lower grades carries forward rather than evaporating by ninth grade. Parents who land their kids in a top elementary have a credible path to a high-performing high school without bouncing between districts.

The practical takeaway: Kennesaw offers above-average public schools by most measures, with a strong top tier and no obvious cliff between levels. The 6.9 average means the floor is decent even outside the leading campuses. Parents should prioritize address-level research, since school assignments vary by neighborhood, and the difference between a 6.5 and an 8.6 school can come down to which side of a zoning boundary a home sits on. Start with Big Shanty and Hayes attendance zones if elementary performance is the primary factor, and confirm the feeder path to Kennesaw Mountain High School when evaluating any address in the city.

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Elementary Schools

8 schools

#	School	Enrollment	Grades	Rating
1	Lewis Elementary School 552 students · Pre-K–5th	552	Pre-K–5th	8.2
2	Big Shanty Elementary School 545 students · 3rd–5th	545	3rd–5th	8.1
3	Bullard Elementary School 822 students · Pre-K–5th	822	Pre-K–5th	7.9
4	Kennesaw Elementary School 606 students · Pre-K–2nd	606	Pre-K–2nd	7.7
5	Hayes Elementary School 801 students · Pre-K–5th	801	Pre-K–5th	7.3
6	Chalker Elementary School 682 students · Pre-K–5th	682	Pre-K–5th	6.9
Private Schools 2 schools Private and public school ratings use different data sources and scoring models. Scores are not directly comparable across school types.
1	Foundations for the Future School Private 39 students · Pre-K–5th	39	Pre-K–5th	6.0
2	Princeton Preparatory Schools Private 17 students · Pre-K–3rd	17	Pre-K–3rd	—

Middle Schools

5 schools

#	School	Enrollment	Grades	Rating
1	Lost Mountain Middle School 993 students · 6th–8th	993	6th–8th	8.0
2	Mcclure Middle School 1,003 students · 6th–8th	1,003	6th–8th	8.0
3	Pine Mountain Middle School 545 students · 6th–8th	545	6th–8th	7.6
4	Palmer Middle School 776 students · 6th–8th	776	6th–8th	7.0
5	Awtrey Middle School 643 students · 6th–8th	643	6th–8th	6.2

High Schools

4 schools

#	School	Enrollment	Grades	Rating
1	Kennesaw Mountain High School 1,666 students · 9th–12th	1,666	9th–12th	7.9
2	Harrison High School 2,170 students · 9th–12th	2,170	9th–12th	7.6
3	North Cobb High School 2,521 students · 9th–12th	2,521	9th–12th	6.6
Private Schools 1 school Private and public school ratings use different data sources and scoring models. Scores are not directly comparable across school types.
1	Devereux Georgia - Ackerman Academy Private 95 students · 5th–12th	95	5th–12th	7.4

Other Schools

4 schools

#	School	Enrollment	Grades	Rating
1	Northwest Classical Academy 728 students · Kindergarten–12th	728	Kindergarten–12th	7.5
2	Devereux Ackerman Academy 64 students · Kindergarten–12th	64	Kindergarten–12th	5.3
Private Schools 2 schools Private and public school ratings use different data sources and scoring models. Scores are not directly comparable across school types.
1	Shiloh Hills Christian School Private 108 students · Pre-K–12th	108	Pre-K–12th	9.0
2	Mt. Paran Christian School Inc. Private 1,088 students · Pre-K–12th	1,088	Pre-K–12th	6.3

Schools in Kennesaw

Kennesaw, Georgia · 21 schools

Community Demographics

Census ACS 2022 5-Year Estimates across 2 ZIP codes

Median Income

$102,827

Median Home Value

$347,850

Median Rent

$1,720/mo

Population

102,821

College Educated

49%

Homeownership

71%

Avg Commute

30 min

Poverty Rate

9.1%

Community Profile

Kennesaw has a median household income of $102,827. It is a well-educated community where 49% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher. The median home value in the area is $347,850, with a median rent of $1,720/month. The local poverty rate of 9.1% is relatively low. The average commute for residents is 30 minutes. Source: U.S. Census ACS 2022 5-Year Estimates.

Schools by Level

State: Georgia
Elementary: 8
Middle: 5
High: 4
Other: 4

Resources

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School Districts (2)

State Specialty Schools II- Northwest Classical Academy

1 school · 728 students

Cobb County

110 schools · 106,358 students

Nearby Cities

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4 mi

Marietta (80 schools)

7 mi

Powder Springs (16 schools)

9 mi

Woodstock (19 schools)

Holly Springs (1 school)

13 mi

Mableton (12 schools)

15 mi

Lithia Springs (7 schools)

17 mi

Cartersville (13 schools)

16 mi

Canton (25 schools)

17 mi

Roswell, Ga (1 school)

15 mi

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Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about schools in Kennesaw, Georgia

How many schools are in Kennesaw, Georgia?

Kennesaw has 21 schools, including 16 public and 5 private schools spanning elementary, middle, and high school levels.

What is the average school rating in Kennesaw, Georgia?

The average MySchoolScout composite score for schools in Kennesaw is 7.3 out of 10, built from student growth, poverty-adjusted academic achievement, and school environment — plus college readiness for high schools.

What is the top-ranked school in Kennesaw, Georgia?

The top-ranked school in Kennesaw on MySchoolScout is Shiloh Hills Christian School with a composite score of 9.0/10.

What is the best elementary school in Kennesaw, Georgia?

The top-ranked elementary school in Kennesaw on MySchoolScout is Lewis Elementary School with a composite score of 8.2/10.

What is the best middle school in Kennesaw, Georgia?

The top-ranked middle school in Kennesaw on MySchoolScout is Lost Mountain Middle School with a composite score of 8.0/10.

What is the best high school in Kennesaw, Georgia?

The top-ranked high school in Kennesaw on MySchoolScout is Kennesaw Mountain High School with a composite score of 7.9/10.

How many school districts serve Kennesaw, Georgia?

Kennesaw is served by 2 school districts: State Specialty Schools Ii- Northwest Classical Academy, Cobb County.

What is the education level in Kennesaw, Georgia?

According to Census data, 49% of adults in Kennesaw have earned a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the median income in Kennesaw, Georgia?

The median household income in Kennesaw is approximately $102,827 according to Census ACS 2022 estimates.

Are there private schools in Kennesaw, Georgia?

Yes, Kennesaw has 5 private schools alongside 16 public schools. The top-rated private school is Shiloh Hills Christian School with a score of 9.0/10.

What is the student-teacher ratio in Kennesaw, Georgia?

The average student-teacher ratio across schools in Kennesaw is 12.2:1. This ratio varies by school, so families should check individual school profiles for specific classroom sizes.

How does MySchoolScout rate schools in Kennesaw, Georgia?

MySchoolScout rates schools using publicly available data from the NCES Common Core of Data and state education departments. Each school receives a 1-10 composite score built from Student Growth, Poverty-Adjusted Academic Achievement, and School Environment — plus College Readiness for high schools. Weights vary by school level, and equity data is shown for context but not scored.