Best Schools in Cobb County, GA
Cobb County, GA has 180 public schools (21 high, 31 middle, 108 elementary) serving 133,497 students. On average they score 46% on state proficiency tests against a projected 45%, so schools in Cobb County meet expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in Cobb County, GA
The top high schools in Cobb County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Walton High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Cobb County • Charter • Grades 9 - 12 • 2646 Students
2. Lassiter High School
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Projected Test Scores
Cobb County • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1932 Students
3. Pope High School
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Cobb County • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1814 Students
4. Harrison High School
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Cobb County • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 2121 Students
5. Hillgrove High School
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Cobb County • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 2363 Students
6. Kennesaw Mountain High School
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Cobb County • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1809 Students
7. Allatoona High School
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Cobb County • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1694 Students
8. Kell High School
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Cobb County • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1506 Students
9. Etowah High School
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Cherokee County • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 2441 Students
10. Wheeler High School
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Cobb County • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 2375 Students
Best Middle Schools in Cobb County, GA
The top middle schools in Cobb County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Dickerson Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Cobb County • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 1223 Students
2. Dodgen Middle School
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Cobb County • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 1222 Students
3. Hightower Trail Middle School
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Cobb County • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 982 Students
4. Mabry Middle School
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Cobb County • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 916 Students
5. Mcclure Middle School
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Cobb County • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 991 Students
6. Simpson Middle School
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Cobb County • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 844 Students
7. Lost Mountain Middle School
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Cobb County • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 1011 Students
8. Lovinggood Middle School
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Cobb County • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 1235 Students
9. Mccleskey Middle School
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Cobb County • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 570 Students
10. Durham Middle School
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Cobb County • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 1029 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Cobb County, GA
The top elementary schools in Cobb County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Marietta Center For Advanced Academics
SchoolGrade
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Projected Test Scores
Marietta City • Public • Grades 3 - 5 • 305 Students
2. West Side Elementary School
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Marietta City • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 533 Students
3. Timber Ridge Elementary School
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Cobb County • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 505 Students
4. Tritt Elementary School
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Cobb County • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 803 Students
5. Mount Bethel Elementary School
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Cobb County • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 947 Students
6. Sope Creek Elementary School
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Cobb County • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 1079 Students
7. Murdock Elementary School
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Cobb County • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 902 Students
8. Mountain View Elementary School
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Cobb County • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 845 Students
9. East Side Elementary School
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Cobb County • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 1112 Students
10. Due West Elementary School
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Cobb County • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 636 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
K-12 Students
High School Graduates
Adults 25+ with HS diplomas
College Graduates
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
18.69 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
4.93 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
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
Internet Infrastructure Grade
Average Download Speed
Speed Most Residents Can Get
Digital Connectivity Index
ISP Connectivity Demand Report
To read more about these statistics, please visit Cobb County, GA Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in Cobb County, GA
How many schools are in Cobb County, GA?
Cobb County, GA has 180 public schools: 21 high schools, 31 middle schools and 108 elementary schools, serving 133,497 students in total.
How do schools in Cobb County perform on state tests?
On average, 180 schools in Cobb County score 46% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 45%, so on average schools in Cobb County meet expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Cobb County?
Every public school gets a SchoolGrade from A+ to F based on the share of students at or above the state proficiency bar. The Impact Grade compares that result with what we would expect given the school’s student and community context, so schools that outperform their circumstances stand out. Schools cannot pay to change a grade. Read the full methodology.
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- Actual: 42%
- Projected: 40%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 38%
- Projected: 48%
- Impact Grade: Underperforms Expectations
- Actual: 53%
- Projected: 54%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 35%
- Projected: 34%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 35%
- Projected: 38%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 40%
- Projected: 47%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 47%
- Projected: 43%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 66%
- Projected: 63%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 25%
- Projected: 29%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 45%
- Projected: 45%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
Cities, towns and school districts in Cobb County
7 places in Cobb County with graded public schools. Each link opens that place's ranked schools.
Cities and towns (7)
School districts (2)
- Cobb County (110 schools)
- Marietta City (13 schools)