Serving 2,137 students in grades 9-12, South Cobb High School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Georgia for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 32% (which is lower than the Georgia state average of 37%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 39% (which is lower than the Georgia state average of 40%).
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the Georgia state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 94% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Georgia state average of 65% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: 9-12
Enrollment: 2,137 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
Minority Enrollment: 94%
Graduation Rate
: 79% (Btm 50% in GA)
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 50%
Math Proficiency
: 32% (Btm 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 39% (Top 50%)
Science Proficiency
: 37% (Top 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), GA Dept. of Education
South Cobb High School ranks within the top 50% of all 2,204 schools in Georgia (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of South Cobb High School is 0.57, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.71. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
South Cobb High School is ranked #996 out of 2,204 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Georgia.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
32% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 37% GA state average), while 39% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 40% GA state average).
What is the graduation rate of South Cobb High School?
The graduation rate of South Cobb High School is 79%, which is lower than the Georgia state average of 84%.
How many students attend South Cobb High School?
2,137 students attend South Cobb High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
56% of South Cobb High School students are Black, 34% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are White, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of South Cobb High School?
South Cobb High School has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the Georgia state average of 14:1.
What grades does South Cobb High School offer ?
South Cobb High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is South Cobb High School part of?
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Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: 9-12
Enrollment: 2,137 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
Minority Enrollment: 94%
Graduation Rate
: 79% (Btm 50%)
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 50%
Math Proficiency
: 32% (Btm 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 39% (Top 50%)
Science Proficiency
: 37% (Top 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), GA Dept. of Education
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