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#1017 of 2,268 schools in GA

Top 45% in state

North Cobb High School

High School · Cobb County · Kennesaw, GA

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

3400 Old 41 Hwy NW, Kennesaw, GA 30144

  • Math 39% vs GA 42% (2024)
  • Reading 53% vs GA 42% (2024)
  • 91.0% 4-year graduation

Academics

Full Profile · 4/4 metrics
Student Progress7.5Very Good25%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data15
Annual Change-3.67 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2024
TrendDeclining
Academics7.0Very Good25%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency38.8% (2024 GA)
Reading/ELA Proficiency53.2% (2024 GA)
Math vs. State Avg-3.3 pts
Reading vs. State Avg+11.4 pts
Overall Proficiency46% (2024 GA, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)49% (model expectation from 2024 GA)
vs. Expected-2.9 pts
Adjusted Percentile56th
College Readiness7.6Very Good30%
Graduation rates, AP course participation, and IB availability.
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4-Year Graduation Rate91%
AP Participation28%
IB ProgramNo
Resources & Environment3.5Needs Improvement20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio17.8:1
District spending per student$14,680
Chronic Absenteeism23.8%

Students at North Cobb High School score 46% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 49%).

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2024 GA proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. GA average.

Math Proficiency39%(2024 GA)
School
State
42%(2024 GA)
ELA Proficiency53%(2024 GA)
School
State
42%(2024 GA)

Trend

↑ Recovering

Proficiency declined earlier in the 16-year record (2009–2024), then recovered 14 points since 2020, reaching 46% in 2024.

Show all 15 years
2009
Math
77%
ELA
92%
2010
Math
91%
ELA
95%
2011
Math
76%
ELA
96%
2012
Math
82%
ELA
95%
2013
Math
51%
ELA
97%
2014
Math
39%
ELA
45%
2015
Math
48%
ELA
47%
2016
Math
43%
ELA
51%
2017
Math
48%
ELA
49%
2018
Math
49%
ELA
53%
2019
Math
49%
ELA
53%
2020*
Math
26%
ELA
38%
2021*
Math
26%
ELA
38%
2022
Math
41%
ELA
45%
2024
Math
39%
ELA
53%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 52% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 63% (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

52.4%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

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The neighborhood

Where North Cobb 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 18Car-Dependent
  • Bike 41Somewhat 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

$84,628

Median home value

$310,400

Median rent

$1,745/mo

College educated

44.8%

Homeownership

61.5%

Poverty rate

11.6%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 30144; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

AP/IB Programs4AP courses offered
28% participation·State avg: 3 AP courses·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Athletics22sports offered
11 boys'·11 girls'·41 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
Northwest Classical AcademyCharter · enrollment unverified7.5K–120.8 mi728Compare →
The Link SchoolPrivate · tuitionNot rated2–121.1 mi25Compare →
Cornerstone Preparatory AcademyPrivate · tuition5.2privateK–121.7 mi490Compare →
Brookwood Christian Language SchoolPrivate · tuition6.3private2–123.1 mi70Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.

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

Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.

Cobb County

Schools in district
110
Rank in district
#69 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

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

About North Cobb High School

North Cobb High School is a public high school in Kennesaw, GA, part of Cobb County, serving approximately 2,521 students in grades 9th-12th with a 17.8:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.6 out of 10 and ranks #1,017 of 2,268 schools in GA. State assessment records show 52% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 63% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about North Cobb High School

What grades does North Cobb High School serve?

North Cobb High School serves students in grades 9th through 12th.

How many students attend North Cobb High School?

North Cobb High School has an enrollment of approximately 2,521 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at North Cobb High School?

The student-teacher ratio at North Cobb High School is 17.8:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does North Cobb High School rank in GA?

North Cobb High School ranks #1,017 of 2,268 schools in GA.

What is North Cobb High School's MySchoolScout rating?

North Cobb High School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.6 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 North Cobb High School?

Based on loaded state assessment records, North Cobb High School has 52% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 63% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).

Is North Cobb High School a charter school?

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

Is North Cobb High School a Title I school?

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

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

52.4% of students at North Cobb 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
2,521
Student-Teacher Ratio
17.8:1
Teachers (FTE)
142
Type
regular
Setting
Large Suburb
County
Cobb County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
23.8%
4-Year Graduation
91.0%
Area population (ZIP 30144)
58,389
Area average commute
27.8 min
Area median age
33.1
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 30144; 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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