Best High Schools in Cobb County, GA

Cobb County, GA has 40 high schools with 48,436 students. Below are the top high schools based on their actual test performance displayed alongside our projected performance for their socioeconomic status and the Teacher Grade we assign based on expected performance. On average, high schools in Cobb County score 39% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 42% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, high schools in Cobb County don't meet expectations.

1. Walton High School

A

SchoolGrade

72%

Actual Test Scores

64%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Cobb County • Charter • Grades 9 - 12 • 2646 Students

2. Pope High School

A-

SchoolGrade

63%

Actual Test Scores

59%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Cobb County • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1814 Students

3. Lassiter High School

B+

SchoolGrade

55%

Actual Test Scores

57%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Cobb County • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1932 Students

4. Harrison High School

B+

SchoolGrade

54%

Actual Test Scores

57%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Cobb County • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 2121 Students

5. Hillgrove High School

B+

SchoolGrade

52%

Actual Test Scores

51%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Cobb County • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 2363 Students

6. Kennesaw Mountain High School

B-

SchoolGrade

41%

Actual Test Scores

46%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

Cobb County • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1809 Students

7. Wheeler High School

B-

SchoolGrade

41%

Actual Test Scores

44%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Cobb County • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 2375 Students

8. North Cobb High School

C+

SchoolGrade

39%

Actual Test Scores

39%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Cobb County • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 2555 Students

9. Woodland High School

C+

SchoolGrade

39%

Actual Test Scores

33%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Bartow County • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1451 Students

10. Etowah High School

C+

SchoolGrade

37%

Actual Test Scores

43%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

Cherokee County • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 2441 Students

Best Middle Schools in Cobb County, GA

Cobb County, GA has 31 middle schools with 29,012 students. Below are the top middle schools based on their actual test performance displayed alongside our projected performance for their socioeconomic status and the Teacher Grade we assign based on expected performance. On average, middle schools in Cobb County score 40% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 40% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, middle schools in Cobb County meet expectations.

1. Dickerson Middle School

A+

SchoolGrade

78%

Actual Test Scores

59%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Cobb County • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 1223 Students

2. Dodgen Middle School

A+

SchoolGrade

74%

Actual Test Scores

58%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Cobb County • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 1222 Students

3. Mabry Middle School

A+

SchoolGrade

72%

Actual Test Scores

65%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Cobb County • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 916 Students

4. Hightower Trail Middle School

A

SchoolGrade

64%

Actual Test Scores

64%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Cobb County • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 982 Students

5. Simpson Middle School

A

SchoolGrade

61%

Actual Test Scores

62%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Cobb County • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 844 Students

6. Durham Middle School

A-

SchoolGrade

56%

Actual Test Scores

53%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Cobb County • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 1029 Students

7. Lost Mountain Middle School

A-

SchoolGrade

54%

Actual Test Scores

51%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Cobb County • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 1011 Students

8. Mcclure Middle School

B+

SchoolGrade

49%

Actual Test Scores

46%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Cobb County • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 991 Students

9. Lovinggood Middle School

B+

SchoolGrade

48%

Actual Test Scores

46%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Cobb County • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 1235 Students

10. Palmer Middle School

B

SchoolGrade

47%

Actual Test Scores

43%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Cobb County • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 828 Students

Best Elementary Schools in Cobb County, GA

Cobb County, GA has 109 elementary schools with 56,005 students. Below are the top elementary schools based on their actual test performance displayed alongside our projected performance for their socioeconomic status and the Teacher Grade we assign based on expected performance. On average, elementary schools in Cobb County score 37% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 36% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, elementary schools in Cobb County meet expectations.

1. Marietta Center For Advanced Academics

A+

SchoolGrade

81%

Actual Test Scores

51%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Marietta City • Public • Grades 3 - 5 • 305 Students

2. Mount Bethel Elementary School

A+

SchoolGrade

78%

Actual Test Scores

72%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Cobb County • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 947 Students

3. Tritt Elementary School

A+

SchoolGrade

78%

Actual Test Scores

70%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Cobb County • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 803 Students

4. Sope Creek Elementary School

A+

SchoolGrade

77%

Actual Test Scores

72%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Cobb County • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 1079 Students

5. Murdock Elementary School

A+

SchoolGrade

74%

Actual Test Scores

67%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Cobb County • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 902 Students

6. East Side Elementary School

A+

SchoolGrade

72%

Actual Test Scores

70%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Cobb County • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 1112 Students

7. Timber Ridge Elementary School

A+

SchoolGrade

72%

Actual Test Scores

70%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Cobb County • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 505 Students

8. Mountain View Elementary School

A

SchoolGrade

72%

Actual Test Scores

64%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Cobb County • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 845 Students

9. Garrison Mill Elementary School

A

SchoolGrade

69%

Actual Test Scores

67%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Cobb County • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 650 Students

10. West Side Elementary School

A

SchoolGrade

68%

Actual Test Scores

65%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Marietta City • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 533 Students

Education & Community Snapshot in Cobb County, GA

County-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.

Community Factors

Cobb County, GA has a total population of 766,149 with 26% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 92%, and 50% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.

Students in Cobb County, GA

133,507

K-12 Students

High School Graduates

92%

Adults 25+ with HS diplomas

College Graduates

50%

Adults 25+ with a Bachelor’s degree or higher

Demographics statistics provided by Best Neighborhood Cobb County, GA.

Safety

Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.

Overall Crime Grade

C+

18.69 per 1,000 Residents

Violent Crime Grade

D+

4.93 per 1,000 Residents

Property Crime Grade

B-

13.76 per 1,000 Residents

Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Cobb County, GA.

Connectivity

Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Cobb County, GA.

ISP Report Card

B+

Internet Infrastructure Grade

Average Download Speed

3,847 Mbps

Speed Most Residents Can Get

Digital Connectivity Index

88 / 100

ISP Connectivity Demand Report

To read more about these statistics, please visit Cobb County, GA Internet Health Assessment.

Best Schools in Cities Near Cobb County, GA

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Fulton County, GA

  • Actual Test Scores: 31%
  • Projected Test Scores: 34%
  • Teacher Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
Paulding County, GA

  • Actual Test Scores: 36%
  • Projected Test Scores: 38%
  • Teacher Grade: Meets Expectations
Cherokee County, GA

  • Actual Test Scores: 44%
  • Projected Test Scores: 45%
  • Teacher Grade: Meets Expectations
Douglas County, GA

  • Actual Test Scores: 28%
  • Projected Test Scores: 26%
  • Teacher Grade: Exceeds Expectations
DeKalb County, GA

  • Actual Test Scores: 23%
  • Projected Test Scores: 29%
  • Teacher Grade: Underperforms Expectations
Bartow County, GA

  • Actual Test Scores: 35%
  • Projected Test Scores: 38%
  • Teacher Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
Gwinnett County, GA

  • Actual Test Scores: 40%
  • Projected Test Scores: 34%
  • Teacher Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
Forsyth County, GA

  • Actual Test Scores: 60%
  • Projected Test Scores: 57%
  • Teacher Grade: Exceeds Expectations
Clayton County, GA

  • Actual Test Scores: 16%
  • Projected Test Scores: 17%
  • Teacher Grade: Meets Expectations
Carroll County, GA

  • Actual Test Scores: 42%
  • Projected Test Scores: 37%
  • Teacher Grade: Exceeds Expectations