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#1874 of 2,268 schools in GA

Osborne High School

High School · Cobb County · Marietta, GA

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

2451 Favor Rd SW, Marietta, GA 30060

  • Math 25% vs GA 42% (2024)
  • Reading 28% vs GA 42% (2024)
  • 69.0% 4-year graduation

Academics

Full Profile · 4/4 metrics
Student Progress5.6Average25%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data15
Annual Change-4.5 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2024
TrendDeclining
Academics5.2Average25%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency25.3% (2024 GA)
Reading/ELA Proficiency28.2% (2024 GA)
Math vs. State Avg-16.8 pts
Reading vs. State Avg-13.6 pts
Overall Proficiency27% (2024 GA, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)29% (model expectation from 2024 GA)
vs. Expected-2.3 pts
Adjusted Percentile34th
College Readiness3.5Needs Improvement30%
Graduation rates, AP course participation, and IB availability.
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4-Year Graduation Rate69%
AP Participation11.2%
IB ProgramNo
Resources & Environment3.2Needs Improvement20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio15.8:1
District spending per student$14,680
Chronic Absenteeism38.5%

Students at Osborne High School score 27% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 29%).

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2024 GA proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. GA average.

Math Proficiency25%(2024 GA)
School
State
42%(2024 GA)
ELA Proficiency28%(2024 GA)
School
State
42%(2024 GA)

Trend

↑ Recovering

Proficiency declined earlier in the 16-year record (2009–2024), then recovered 16 points since 2020, reaching 27% in 2024.

Show all 15 years
2009
Math
58%
ELA
85%
2010
Math
79%
ELA
88%
2011
Math
59%
ELA
85%
2012
Math
66%
ELA
89%
2013
Math
23%
ELA
90%
2014
Math
14%
ELA
28%
2015
Math
23%
ELA
12%
2016
Math
16%
ELA
24%
2017
Math
18%
ELA
29%
2018
Math
17%
ELA
31%
2019
Math
17%
ELA
31%
2020*
Math
9%
ELA
12%
2021*
Math
9%
ELA
12%
2022
Math
15%
ELA
27%
2024
Math
25%
ELA
28%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 30% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 45% (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

85.2%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

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The neighborhood

Where Osborne 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 14Car-Dependent
  • Bike 17Somewhat Bikeable
  • City Safety: High2,114/100K

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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Marietta), 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

$62,180

Median home value

$282,200

Median rent

$1,344/mo

College educated

28.7%

Homeownership

47.8%

Poverty rate

12.5%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 30060; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

AP/IB Programs3AP courses offered
11.2% participation·State avg: 3 AP courses·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Athletics23sports offered
10 boys'·13 girls'·29 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
Marietta Regional Youth Detention CenterEnrollment path unverifiedNot rated5–121.8 mi14Compare →
The Stonehaven SchoolPrivate · tuition5.7privateK–102.1 mi216Compare →
Campbell High SchoolEnrollment path unverified6.49–122.3 mi3,030Compare →
Marietta High SchoolEnrollment path unverified6.69–124.0 mi2,654Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

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

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
#107 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

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

About Osborne High School

Osborne High School is a public high school in Marietta, GA, part of Cobb County, serving approximately 2,773 students in grades 9th-12th with a 15.8:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.4 out of 10 and ranks #1,874 of 2,268 schools in GA. State assessment records show 30% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 45% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).

What's said publicly about Osborne High School

Sources:School's websiteWikipedia

Synthesized from public, attributable sources. Updated April 2026.Reviewed for accuracy.

Robert L. Osborne High School is a public high school located in unincorporated Cobb County, Georgia, with a Marietta postal address 2. It holds the distinction of being the oldest high school in Cobb County 2. For the 2024–2025 school year, the school reported an enrollment of 2,790 students 2. The school's mascot is the cardinal, and its colors are red and white 2. The school participates in the Cobb County School District system, which includes Title I designation 1. Recent activities include the induction of a third class into the Osborne Athletic Hall of Fame 1. The school community engages in events such as the Cardinal Frenzy Fiesta, which supports the American Heart Association 1. Additionally, the school has partnered with NAPA and CITA to provide new opportunities for students 1.
Sources (2)
  1. www.cobbk12.org
  2. en.wikipedia.org
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Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Osborne High School

What grades does Osborne High School serve?

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

How many students attend Osborne High School?

Osborne High School has an enrollment of approximately 2,773 students.

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

The student-teacher ratio at Osborne High School is 15.8:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Osborne High School rank in GA?

Osborne High School ranks #1,874 of 2,268 schools in GA.

What is Osborne High School's MySchoolScout rating?

Osborne High School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.4 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 Osborne High School?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Osborne High School has 30% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 45% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).

Is Osborne High School a charter school?

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

Is Osborne High School a Title I school?

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

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

85.2% of students at Osborne 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
2,773
Student-Teacher Ratio
15.8:1
Teachers (FTE)
175
Type
regular
Setting
Large Suburb
County
Cobb County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
38.5%
4-Year Graduation
69.0%
Area population (ZIP 30060)
39,313
Area average commute
25 min
Area median age
30.7
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 30060; 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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