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South Cobb High School

Cobb County · Cobb County · 1920 Clay Rd, Austell, GA 30106.0

(770)819-2611

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5/10
#215
Rank 215 out of 384
Top 56%
English Language Arts6/10 · #181 · 54th percentile
Mathematics5/10 · #229 · 41st percentile
Science5/10 · #232 · 41st percentile

English Language Arts

Math Trend

Science Trend

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School Overview

South Cobb High School sits in Austell, a working-class community on the western edge of Cobb County where families tend to be deeply rooted and community pride runs strong. The school lands in the middle of the pack statewide, with slightly stronger English scores than math and science, making it a reasonable fit for families who value a well-rounded education in a diverse, close-knit setting. Austell itself has a small-town feel despite its proximity to Atlanta, so students here get the benefit of suburban stability without being too far from everything the city has to offer.

Student Demographics

525 students tested · 2024-25 school year

Ethnicity

African American
303 (58%)
Hispanic
176 (34%)
White
28 (5%)
Multiple Races
13 (2%)
Other
5 (1%)

Key Indicators

English Learners67 (13%)
Socioeconomically Disadvantaged525 (100%)
Students with Disabilities56 (11%)

Staff & Teachers(2024-25)

4,022
Enrollment
131.55
Teachers (FTE)
30.6:1
Student-Staff Ratio
9
Administrators (FTE)

Graduation Rate

87.9%of students graduate within 4 years

Graduation Rate Trend

College Readiness

Advanced Placement (AP) and International Baccalaureate (IB) programs offer college-level coursework and are a key indicator of academic rigor.

17
AP Courses
offered
14.3%
AP Participation
of students
304
AP Enrollment
students

Source: Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22

Community Enrichment Programs

This supplementary score measures the availability of enrichment programs — such as tutoring, music, dance, sports, and arts — within 3 miles of the school. Schools in communities with more diverse and accessible programs score higher.

Nearby Programs8/10 · #106 · 73rd percentile

61 programs within 3 miles. Ranked among High Schools in Georgia.

Nearby Libraries

No programs found