How do these districts compare?
| Metric | Cobb County | Columbia County |
|---|---|---|
| Location | Marietta, Georgia | Evans, Georgia |
| Total Enrollment | 106,703 | 29,025 |
| Number of Schools | 110 | 30 |
| Student:Teacher Ratio | 13.8:1 | 15.6:1 |
Spending
| Metric | Cobb County | Columbia County |
|---|---|---|
| Per-Pupil Expenditure | $13,203 | $11,434 |
| Federal Revenue | 11.9% | 10.7% |
| State Revenue | 35.4% | 45.4% |
| Local Revenue | 52.6% | 43.9% |
Cobb County
Federal State Local
Columbia County
Federal State Local
Demographics
Average across all schools in each district. Source: CCD Membership 2024-25.
| Group | Cobb County | Columbia County |
|---|---|---|
| White | 31.6% | 53.3% |
| African American | 28.6% | 21.0% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 28.1% | 12.1% |
| Asian | 5.4% | 4.8% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| Pacific Islander | 0.1% | 0.3% |
| Multiracial | 6.0% | 8.3% |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | 37.7% | 24.9% |
Academic Resources
Source: Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22
| Resource | Cobb County | Columbia County |
|---|---|---|
| AP Courses Offered | 417 | 102 |
| Schools with AP | 17 | 5 |
| Avg Gifted Enrollment | N/A | N/A |
| Avg Counselor Ratio | 374:1 | 482.2:1 |
| Chronic Absenteeism | 25.6% | 21.0% |
School Types
Cobb County
Regular Schools 0
Charter Schools 1
Magnet Schools 0
Title I Schools 0
Columbia County
Regular Schools 0
Charter Schools 0
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.