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#601 of 2,268 schools in GA

Top 27% in state

Harrison High School

High School · Cobb County · Kennesaw, GA

A Cobb County high school serving grades 9th – 12th.

4500 Due West Rd NW, Kennesaw, GA 30152

  • Math 67% vs GA 42% (2024)
  • Reading 72% vs GA 42% (2024)
  • 98.0% 4-year graduation

Academics

Full Profile · 4/4 metrics
Student Progress9.1Excellent25%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data15
Annual Change-2.23 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2024
TrendDeclining
Academics8.3Excellent25%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency67.1% (2024 GA)
Reading/ELA Proficiency71.9% (2024 GA)
Math vs. State Avg+25 pts
Reading vs. State Avg+30.1 pts
Overall Proficiency70% (2024 GA, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)71% (model expectation from 2024 GA)
vs. Expected-1.2 pts
Adjusted Percentile74th
College Readiness8.3Excellent30%
Graduation rates, AP course participation, and IB availability.
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4-Year Graduation Rate98%
AP Participation32.3%
IB ProgramNo
Resources & Environment3.7Needs Improvement20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio19.4:1
District spending per student$14,680
Chronic Absenteeism12.2%

Students at Harrison High School score 70% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 71%).

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2024 GA proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. GA average.

Math Proficiency67%(2024 GA)
School
State
42%(2024 GA)
ELA Proficiency72%(2024 GA)
School
State
42%(2024 GA)

Trend

↑ Recovering

Proficiency declined earlier in the 16-year record (2009–2024), then recovered 22 points since 2020, reaching 70% in 2024.

Show all 15 years
2009
Math
90%
ELA
97%
2010
Math
97%
ELA
97%
2011
Math
95%
ELA
100%
2012
Math
98%
ELA
100%
2013
Math
78%
ELA
100%
2014
Math
62%
ELA
55%
2015
Math
81%
ELA
60%
2016
Math
74%
ELA
66%
2017
Math
76%
ELA
78%
2018
Math
77%
ELA
78%
2019
Math
77%
ELA
78%
2020*
Math
37%
ELA
59%
2021*
Math
37%
ELA
59%
2022
Math
70%
ELA
80%
2024
Math
67%
ELA
72%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 74% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 79% (multi-year average, 2009-2024)

* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.

Based on 30 test records from GA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

Equity & diversity

Shown separately, not included in the overall score

Free/reduced lunch

16.4%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

How we rate schools

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The neighborhood

Where Harrison High School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.

Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries. Open the Atlanta map →

Getting around & local context

  • Walk 6Car-Dependent
  • Bike 15Somewhat Bikeable
  • City Safety: Elevated1,099/100K

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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Kennesaw), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details

Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.

Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)

Median income

$121,026

Median home value

$385,300

Median rent

$1,695/mo

College educated

52.5%

Homeownership

79.9%

Poverty rate

6.5%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 30152; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

AP/IB Programs4AP courses offered
32.3% participation·State avg: 3 AP courses·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Athletics23sports offered
11 boys'·12 girls'·44 teams (incl. JV)·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Advanced STEM Courses5of 5 advanced subjects offered
Algebra II, Advanced Math, Calculus, Chemistry, Physics·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Gifted & Talented ProgramAvailable
This school offers a gifted and talented program for qualifying students.·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Omega Learning Center AcworthPrivate · tuitionNot rated4–122.6 mi28Compare →
Hillgrove High SchoolEnrollment path unverified7.69–123.0 mi2,290Compare →
East Paulding High SchoolEnrollment path unverified5.09–124.1 mi1,904Compare →
Kennesaw Mountain High SchoolEnrollment path unverified7.99–124.1 mi1,666Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.

Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.

Cobb County

Schools in district
110
Rank in district
#48 of 110
District spending per student
$14,680NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
9.1%Census SAIPE · 2024

Harrison High School is listed in Cobb County; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Harrison High School

Harrison High School is a public high school in Kennesaw, GA, part of Cobb County, serving approximately 2,170 students in grades 9th-12th with a 19.4:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.6 out of 10 and ranks #601 of 2,268 schools in GA. State assessment records show 74% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 79% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Harrison High School

What grades does Harrison High School serve?

Harrison High School serves students in grades 9th through 12th.

How many students attend Harrison High School?

Harrison High School has an enrollment of approximately 2,170 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Harrison High School?

The student-teacher ratio at Harrison High School is 19.4:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Harrison High School rank in GA?

Harrison High School ranks #601 of 2,268 schools in GA.

What is Harrison High School's MySchoolScout rating?

Harrison High School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.6 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.

What are the test scores at Harrison High School?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Harrison High School has 74% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 79% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).

Is Harrison High School a charter school?

No, Harrison High School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is Harrison High School a Title I school?

No, Harrison High School is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Harrison High School?

16.4% of students at Harrison High School qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.

School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)

Grades
9th – 12th
Enrollment
2,170
Student-Teacher Ratio
19.4:1
Teachers (FTE)
112
Type
regular
Setting
Large Suburb
County
Cobb County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
12.2%
4-Year Graduation
98.0%
Area population (ZIP 30152)
44,432
Area average commute
31.6 min
Area median age
41.4
About this school's data

Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.

School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
  • Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
MySchoolScout rating and rank
MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
  • Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
  • Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
Math proficiency
State department of education · 2024 GA · Medium confidence
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Source period: 2024 GA. A newer release may be available.
  • Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
Reading/ELA proficiency
State department of education · 2024 GA · Medium confidence
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Source period: 2024 GA. A newer release may be available.
  • Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
Student progress (growth)
NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
  • Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
  • Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
  • Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 30152; this does not measure the attendance area.
Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.

Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2024; directory SY 2023–24

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