North Cobb High School

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North Cobb High School ranks 90 th of 458 Georgia high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

Summary:

North Cobb High School is a public high school located in Kennesaw, Georgia, serving 2,555 students in grades 9-12. The school is part of the Cobb County School District, which is ranked 52 out of 203 districts in Georgia and rated 4 stars out of 5 by SchoolDigger.

North Cobb High School has consistently ranked among the top high schools in Georgia, maintaining a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger. The school's strong performance is evident in its high graduation rates, which have ranged from 87.9% to 93.4% over the past five years, and its students' consistently high proficiency rates on the Georgia Milestones End-of-Course assessments, outperforming the state and county averages. However, the school serves a higher percentage of economically disadvantaged students, with 34.95% to 41.17% of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch over the past three years, which is higher than some nearby high-performing schools like Harrison High School and Kennesaw Mountain High School.

Despite having lower spending per student ($7,009 to $7,794) compared to some of the higher-ranked schools in the area, North Cobb High School is still able to maintain strong academic performance, suggesting the school is effectively utilizing its resources to support student learning. While North Cobb High School is a well-performing school within the Cobb County district, it faces unique challenges, such as serving a more economically diverse student population, that may impact its ability to reach the same level of performance as some of the top-ranked schools in the area.

Detail:

Public 9-12

3400 Old 41 Hwy NW
Kennesaw, GA 30144

(770) 975-6685

District: Cobb County

SchoolDigger Rank:
90^th of 458 Georgia High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $7,764

Feeder schools for North Cobb High School:

Elementary:	Acworth Intermediate School
	Baker Elementary School
	Big Shanty Elementary School
	Kennesaw Elementary School
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	McCall Primary School
Middle:	Awtrey Middle School
	Barber Middle School
	Palmer Middle School

Student/teacher ratio: 18.0

Number of students: 2,555

Racial breakdown:

African American:

39.1%

White:

29.4%

Hispanic:

21.1%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 41.2%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details North Cobb High School ranks better than 80.3% of high schools in Georgia. It also ranks 11^th among 17 ranked high schools in the Cobb County School District. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 69.46. (See more...)

The four-year cohort graduation rate measures the percentage of students at North Cobb High School who earn a standard high school diploma within four years of starting ninth grade.

Student Body

Compare Details North Cobb High School has the largest high school student body size in the Cobb County School District. (See more...)

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Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at North Cobb High School is $7,764. 14 high schools in the Cobb County School District spend more per student.

Schooldigger Rankings:

North Cobb High School was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.

SchoolDigger ranks North Cobb High School 90^th of 458 Georgia public high schools. (See North Cobb High School in the ranking list.)

Cobb County:

SchoolDigger ranks Cobb County 52^nd of 203 Georgia school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for North Cobb High School

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Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	GA State Percentile
2006	63.29	98^th	335	70.7%
2007	67.39	90^th	358	74.9%
2008	63.09	125^th	370	66.2%
2009	66.62	100^th	372	73.1%
2010	67.21	112^th	384	70.8%
2011	77.72	57^th	402	85.8%
2012	77.79	55^th	396	86.1%
2013	71.57	77^th	425	81.9%
2014	70.31	75^th	425	82.4%
2015	65.00	81^st	435	81.4%
2016	65.00	82^nd	426	80.8%
2017	63.47	85^th	420	79.8%
2018	65.45	95^th	428	77.8%
2019	62.91	101^st	438	76.9%
2021	64.94	83^rd	410	79.8%
2022	63.61	104^th	429	75.8%
2023	74.60	61^st	442	86.2%
2024	69.46	90^th	458	80.3%

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Data source: test scores: Georgia Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

Data source: Georgia Department of Education

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Enrollment information for North Cobb High School

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Not Specified	Total
1989	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	2011	2011
1991	0	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	2181	2181
1992	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	1656	1656
1993	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	1498	1498
1994	1460	105	36	19	4	n/a	n/a	0	1624
1995	1583	129	60	35	5	n/a	n/a	0	1812
1996	1583	129	60	35	5	n/a	n/a	0	1812
1997	1729	179	79	47	5	n/a	n/a	0	2039
1998	1884	209	89	54	5	n/a	n/a	0	2241
1999	2015	249	108	67	7	n/a	n/a	0	2446
2000	2088	334	111	70	4	n/a	n/a	0	2607
2001	1941	381	121	93	6	n/a	n/a	0	2542
2002	1564	457	107	119	9	n/a	n/a	0	2256
2003	1564	457	107	119	9	n/a	n/a	0	2256
2004	1489	512	89	148	8	n/a	n/a	0	2246
2005	1366	561	91	160	8	n/a	n/a	100	2286
2006	1326	688	94	191	5	n/a	n/a	126	2430
2007	1326	794	101	266	5	n/a	n/a	131	2623
2008	1292	866	116	295	5	n/a	n/a	132	2706
2009	1190	869	121	323	6	n/a	n/a	123	2632
2010	1190	930	139	331	8	4	0	0	2602
2011	1176	884	113	323	11	5	59	0	2571
2012	1171	922	122	354	11	3	81	0	2664
2013	1125	905	124	378	9	2	91	0	2634
2014	1171	945	134	405	11	4	112	0	2782
2015	1179	969	147	424	8	6	123	0	2856
2016	1167	979	135	442	2	4	125	0	2854
2017	1127	1014	143	476	5	3	132	0	2900
2018	1022	1045	149	494	8	3	125	0	2846
2019	957	1036	148	522	10	3	126	0	2802
2020	938	1041	143	557	8	3	139	0	2829
2021	911	999	141	562	7	2	136	0	2758
2022	838	986	114	543	6	3	141	0	2631
2023	751	999	108	540	8	3	146	0	2555

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at North Cobb High School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1989	2011	99.0	20.3	1
1991	2181	118.0	18.4	1.2
1992	1656	116.5	14.2	2.4
1993	1498	74.0	20.2	3.4
1994	1624	90.8	17.9	4.9
1995	1812	96.2	18.8	3.5
1996	1812	96.2	18.8	3.5
1997	2039	82.0	24.9	5
1998	2241	112.7	19.9	4.1
1999	2446	127.7	19.2	5.8
2000	2607	132.5	19.7	3.3
2001	2542	139.4	18.2	5.6
2002	2256	135.5	16.6	8.9
2003	2256	135.5	16.6	8.9
2004	2246	129.9	17.3	16
2005	2286	127.0	18.0	19.8
2006	2430	131.0	18.5	24.3
2007	2623	144.6	18.1	27.4
2008	2706	160.0	16.9	29.4
2009	2632	159.4	16.5	34.8
2010	2602	156.1	16.6	39
2011	2571	143.5	17.9	40.5
2012	2664	143.7	18.5	42
2013	2634	139.6	18.8	42.7
2014	2782	139.0	20.0	41.6
2015	2856	143.0	19.9	39.5
2016	2854	147.0	19.4	39.3
2017	2900	145.0	20.0	40.1
2018	2846	147.7	19.2	39.5
2019	2802	147.7	18.9	38.8
2020	2829	147.7	19.1	39.1
2021	2758	147.9	18.6	35
2022	2631	146.8	17.9	n/a
2023	2555	141.2	18.0	41.2

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio North Cobb High School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1989	2011	99.0	20.3	1
1991	2181	118.0	18.4	1.2
1992	1656	116.5	14.2	2.4
1993	1498	74.0	20.2	3.4
1994	1624	90.8	17.9	4.9
1995	1812	96.2	18.8	3.5
1996	1812	96.2	18.8	3.5
1997	2039	82.0	24.9	5
1998	2241	112.7	19.9	4.1
1999	2446	127.7	19.2	5.8
2000	2607	132.5	19.7	3.3
2001	2542	139.4	18.2	5.6
2002	2256	135.5	16.6	8.9
2003	2256	135.5	16.6	8.9
2004	2246	129.9	17.3	16
2005	2286	127.0	18.0	19.8
2006	2430	131.0	18.5	24.3
2007	2623	144.6	18.1	27.4
2008	2706	160.0	16.9	29.4
2009	2632	159.4	16.5	34.8
2010	2602	156.1	16.6	39
2011	2571	143.5	17.9	40.5
2012	2664	143.7	18.5	42
2013	2634	139.6	18.8	42.7
2014	2782	139.0	20.0	41.6
2015	2856	143.0	19.9	39.5
2016	2854	147.0	19.4	39.3
2017	2900	145.0	20.0	40.1
2018	2846	147.7	19.2	39.5
2019	2802	147.7	18.9	38.8
2020	2829	147.7	19.1	39.1
2021	2758	147.9	18.6	35
2022	2631	146.8	17.9	n/a
2023	2555	141.2	18.0	41.2

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.

Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for North Cobb High School

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2017	$173 (2.5%)	$6,835 (97.5%)	$7,009
2018	$235 (3.0%)	$7,559 (97.0%)	$7,794
2019	$215 (2.8%)	$7,549 (97.2%)	$7,764

Data source: Georgia Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on North Cobb High School

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Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 101^st of 438 High schools	Ranks 61^st of 442 High schools	9.3%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
End of Course American Literature and Composition (North Cobb High School)	48.9	47.9	1%
End of Course American Literature and Composition (Cobb County)	63.4	50.6	12.8%
End of Course American Literature and Composition (Georgia)	47.3	38.9	8.4%
End of Course Algebra I (North Cobb High School)	30.5	39.6	9.1%
End of Course Algebra I (Cobb County)	54.2	46.6	7.6%
End of Course Algebra I (Georgia)	41.1	35.8	5.3%
End of Course Biology (North Cobb High School)	56.6	65.7	9.1%
End of Course Biology (Cobb County)	66.9	59.7	7.2%
End of Course Biology (Georgia)	49	45.5	3.5%
End of Course United States History (North Cobb High School)	66.6	67	0.4%
End of Course United States History (Cobb County)	71.1	54.5	16.6%
End of Course United States History (Georgia)	48.3	37.1	11.2%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	2802	2555	8.8%
African American	1036	999	3.6%
American Indian	10	8	20%
Asian	148	108	27%
Hispanic	522	540	3.4%
Pacific Islander	3	3
White	957	751	21.5%
Two or More Races	126	146	15.9%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	38.8%	41.2%	2.4%

Schools Near North Cobb High School

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				Milestones Assessment American Literature and Composition (2024)	Milestones Assessment Algebra I (2024)	Milestones Assessment Biology (2024)	Milestones Assessment United States History (2024)	Per Pupil Expenditures (2019)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	SchoolDigger Rating (2024)	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	Rank Change from Previous Year	Milestones Assessment American Literature and Composition End of Course	Milestones Assessment Algebra I End of Course	Milestones Assessment Biology End of Course	Milestones Assessment United States History End of Course	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
North Cobb High School	Public	9-12	3400 Old 41 Hwy NW	Kennesaw	30144	Cobb County	Cobb County	No	No	No	No	(770) 975-6685	2,555	141	18.0	41.2%	751 (29.4%)	999 (39.1%)	540 (21.1%)	108 (4.2%)	8 (0.3%)	3 (0.1%)	146 (5.7%)	69.5	90^th of 458 public high schools	80.3%		74.6	61^st of 442 public high schools	86.2%	29	52.9	37.6	57.0	64.1	$7,764	$215	$7,549
Kennesaw Mountain High School	Public	9-12	1898 Kennesaw Due West Rd NW	Kennesaw	30152	Cobb County	Cobb County	No	No	No	No	(678) 594-8190	1,809	110	16.5	29.9%	673 (37.2%)	561 (31.0%)	335 (18.5%)	131 (7.2%)	3 (0.2%)	5 (0.3%)	101 (5.6%)	87.3	31^st of 458 public high schools	93.2%		81.2	41^st of 442 public high schools	90.7%	10	64.0	68.2	68.6	70.2	$9,701	$361	$9,340
Allatoona High School	Public	9-12	3300 Dallas Acworth Hwy NW	Acworth	30101	Cobb County	Cobb County	No	No	No	No	(770) 975-6503	1,694	96	17.6	18.6%	992 (58.6%)	314 (18.5%)	236 (13.9%)	57 (3.4%)	6 (0.4%)	1 (0.1%)	88 (5.2%)	83.8	39^th of 458 public high schools	91.5%		76.5	52^nd of 442 public high schools	88.2%	13	59.9	59.8	67.6	66.6	$8,479	$292	$8,187
Harrison High School	Public	9-12	4500 Due West Rd NW	Kennesaw	30152	Cobb County	Cobb County	No	No	No	No	(678) 594-8104	2,121	113	18.8	9.9%	1,490 (70.2%)	277 (13.1%)	178 (8.4%)	76 (3.6%)	4 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	96 (4.5%)	88.2	25^th of 458 public high schools	94.5%		89.2	23^rd of 442 public high schools	94.8%	2	71.8	66.6	71.4	66.2	$7,457	$274	$7,183
Etowah High School	Public	9-12	6565 Putnam Ford Dr	Woodstock	30189	Cherokee County	Cherokee County	No	No	No	No	(770) 721-3120	2,441	155	15.7	27.7%	1,374 (56.3%)	293 (12.0%)	585 (24.0%)	63 (2.6%)	1 (0.0%)	1 (0.0%)	124 (5.1%)	72.6	81^st of 458 public high schools	82.3%		77.1	49^th of 442 public high schools	88.9%	32	58.2	39.8	60.6	57.7	$8,039	$249	$7,791
Marietta High School	Public	9-12	1171 Whitlock Ave SW	Marietta	30064	Cobb County	Marietta City	No	No	No	Yes	(770) 428-2631	2,626	172	15.2	55.0%	507 (19.3%)	953 (36.3%)	1,012 (38.5%)	34 (1.3%)	4 (0.2%)	6 (0.2%)	110 (4.2%)	50.6	181^st of 458 public high schools	60.5%		43.1	213^th of 442 public high schools	51.8%	32	42.0	43.0	52.4	23.6	$10,803	$513	$10,290
Woodstock High School	Public	9-12	2010 Towne Lake Hills South Dr	Woodstock	30189	Cherokee County	Cherokee County	No	No	No	No	(770) 721-3000	2,044	132	15.4	24.9%	1,181 (57.8%)	254 (12.4%)	424 (20.7%)	49 (2.4%)	2 (0.1%)	1 (0.0%)	133 (6.5%)	72.2	82^nd of 458 public high schools	82.1%		74.8	59^th of 442 public high schools	86.7%	23	55.8	51.2	55.0	54.1	$8,221	$306	$7,915
Kell High School	Public	9-12	4770 Lee Waters Rd	Marietta	30066	Cobb County	Cobb County	No	No	No	No	(678) 494-7844	1,506	93	16.1	31.8%	700 (46.5%)	363 (24.1%)	325 (21.6%)	38 (2.5%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	80 (5.3%)	76.4	59^th of 458 public high schools	87.1%		76.3	54^th of 442 public high schools	87.8%	5	60.1	48.9	61.6	67.1	$8,383	$346	$8,037
Hillgrove High School	Public	9-12	4165 Luther Ward Rd	Powder Springs	30127	Cobb County	Cobb County	No	No	No	No	(678) 331-3961	2,363	122	19.3	24.4%	974 (41.2%)	824 (34.9%)	351 (14.9%)	91 (3.9%)	6 (0.3%)	2 (0.1%)	115 (4.9%)	85.8	33^rd of 458 public high schools	92.8%		86.9	26^th of 442 public high schools	94.1%	7	63.6	67.0	70.0	64.1	$7,665	$254	$7,411
Sprayberry High School	Public	9-12	2525 Sandy Plains Rd	Marietta	30066	Cobb County	Cobb County	No	No	No	No	(770) 578-3200	1,831	107	17.1	36.0%	645 (35.2%)	497 (27.1%)	449 (24.5%)	121 (6.6%)	7 (0.4%)	2 (0.1%)	110 (6.0%)	71	84^th of 458 public high schools	81.7%		73.7	64^th of 442 public high schools	85.5%	20	52.0	42.9	57.1	58.1	$8,115	$258	$7,856

Frequently Asked Questions about North Cobb High School

What schools feed into North Cobb High School?

North Cobb High School is fed by the following schools:

Elementary : Acworth Intermediate School
Elementary : Baker Elementary School
Elementary : Big Shanty Elementary School
Elementary : Kennesaw Elementary School
Elementary : McCall Primary School
Middle : Awtrey Middle School
Middle : Barber Middle School
Middle : Palmer Middle School

What district is North Cobb High School in?

Cobb County

How many students attend North Cobb High School?

In the 2022-23 school year, 2,555 students attended North Cobb High School.

Is North Cobb High School a good school?

North Cobb High School ranks 90^th of 458 Georgia high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

What is the racial makeup of North Cobb High School?

Students at North Cobb High School are 39% African American, 29% White, 21% Hispanic, 6% Two or more races, 4% Asian.

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