How do these districts compare?
| Metric | Atlanta Public Schools | Cobb County |
|---|---|---|
| Location | Atlanta, Georgia | Marietta, Georgia |
| Total Enrollment | 50,325 | 106,703 |
| Number of Schools | 86 | 110 |
| Student:Teacher Ratio | 12.4:1 | 13.8:1 |
Spending
| Metric | Atlanta Public Schools | Cobb County |
|---|---|---|
| Per-Pupil Expenditure | $24,033 | $14,611 |
| Federal Revenue | 15.7% | 11.9% |
| State Revenue | 15.6% | 35.4% |
| Local Revenue | 68.7% | 52.6% |
Atlanta Public Schools
Federal State Local
Cobb County
Federal State Local
Demographics
Average across all schools in each district. Source: CCD Membership 2024-25.
| Group | Atlanta Public Schools | Cobb County |
|---|---|---|
| White | 12.3% | 31.6% |
| African American | 76.1% | 28.6% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 7.2% | 28.1% |
| Asian | 0.8% | 5.4% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| Pacific Islander | 0.1% | 0.1% |
| Multiracial | 3.2% | 6.0% |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | 78.7% | 37.7% |
Academic Resources
Source: Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22
| Resource | Atlanta Public Schools | Cobb County |
|---|---|---|
| AP Courses Offered | 130 | 417 |
| Schools with AP | 13 | 17 |
| Avg Gifted Enrollment | — | — |
| Avg Counselor Ratio | 343.5:1 | 374:1 |
| Chronic Absenteeism | 44.9% | 25.6% |
School Types
Atlanta Public Schools
Regular Schools 0
Charter Schools 19
Magnet Schools 0
Title I Schools 0
Cobb County
Regular Schools 0
Charter Schools 1
Magnet Schools 0
Title I Schools 0
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Source: U.S. Department of Education NCES Common Core of Data + F-33 finance + Civil Rights Data Collection Compiled and formatted by PlainSchools Editorial.