Cobb County School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Georgia for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 20%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 20%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%)
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2024-25 school year, there are 110 public schools serving 106,703 students in Cobb County School District. This district's average testing ranking is 9/10, which is in the top 20% of public schools in Georgia.
Public Schools in Cobb County School District have an average math proficiency score of 47% (versus the Georgia public school average of 37%), and reading proficiency score of 50% (versus the 40% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 66% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is more than the Georgia public school average of 64% (majority Black).
Cobb County School District, which is ranked within the top 20% of all 222 school districts in Georgia (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2021-2022 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 87% has increased from 84% over five school years.
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="students-by-ethinity">Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.74
0.71
# American Indian Students
243 Students
3,732 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
6,225 Students
81,432 Students
% Asian Students
6%
5%
# Hispanic Students
26,783 Students
316,799 Students
% Hispanic Students
25%
18%
# Black Students
32,073 Students
638,189 Students
% Black Students
30%
36%
# White Students
35,852 Students
628,711 Students
% White Students
34%
36%
# Hawaiian Students
76 Students
1,831 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
5,451 Students
81,158 Students
% of Two or more races Students
5%
5%
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="students-by-grade">Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
817
49,085
# Students in K Grade:
7,039
121,540
# Students in 1st Grade:
7,489
127,343
# Students in 2nd Grade:
7,550
124,795
# Students in 3rd Grade:
7,617
126,542
# Students in 4th Grade:
7,571
127,252
# Students in 5th Grade:
7,806
129,119
# Students in 6th Grade:
8,055
130,160
# Students in 7th Grade:
8,218
132,596
# Students in 8th Grade:
8,505
138,037
# Students in 9th Grade:
10,205
158,338
# Students in 10th Grade:
9,436
144,954
# Students in 11th Grade:
7,856
125,007
# Students in 12th Grade:
8,539
117,659
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
<麻豆果冻传媒 class="so-dt-title" id="district-revenue-and-spending">District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $14,784 is higher than the state median of $14,266. The school district revenue/student has grown by 10% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $13,648 is higher than the state median of $13,395. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
How many schools belong to Cobb County School District?
Cobb County School District manages 110 public schools serving 106,703 students.
What is the rank of Cobb County School District?
Cobb County School District is ranked #31 out of 222 school districts in Georgia (top 20%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2021-2022 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Georgia school districts for: Highest overall rank (Top 20%), Highest math proficiency (Top 20%), Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%), Most diverse schools (Top 1%) and Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Cobb County School District?
34% of Cobb County School District students are White, 30% of students are Black, 25% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are Asian, and 5% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Cobb County School District?
Cobb County School District has a student/teacher ratio of 14:1, which is lower than the Georgia state average of 15:1.
What is Cobb County School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $13,648 is higher than the state median of $13,395. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
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Quick Stats (2024-25)
District size: 110 schools
Grades: PK-12
Enrollment: 106,703 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
Minority Enrollment: 66%
Graduation Rate
: 87% (Btm 50% in GA)
Overall District Rank
: Top 20%
Math Proficiency
: 47% (Top 20%)
Reading Proficiency
: 50% (Top 20%)
Science Proficiency
: 47% (Top 30%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), GA Dept. of Education
