How do these districts compare?
| Metric | Cobb County | Department of Juvenile Justice |
|---|---|---|
| Location | Marietta, Georgia | Decatur, Georgia |
| Total Enrollment | 106,703 | 372 |
| Number of Schools | 110 | 25 |
| Student:Teacher Ratio | 13.8:1 | 3.9:1 |
Spending
| Metric | Cobb County | Department of Juvenile Justice |
|---|---|---|
| Per-Pupil Expenditure | $14,611 | — |
| Federal Revenue | 11.9% | — |
| State Revenue | 35.4% | — |
| Local Revenue | 52.6% | — |
Cobb County
Federal State Local
Demographics
Average across all schools in each district. Source: CCD Membership 2024-25.
| Group | Cobb County | Department of Juvenile Justice |
|---|---|---|
| White | 31.6% | 16.9% |
| African American | 28.6% | 74.5% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 28.1% | 6.5% |
| Asian | 5.4% | 0.0% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 0.2% | 0.0% |
| Pacific Islander | 0.1% | 0.0% |
| Multiracial | 6.0% | 2.1% |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | 37.7% | 79.9% |
Academic Resources
Source: Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22
| Resource | Cobb County | Department of Juvenile Justice |
|---|---|---|
| AP Courses Offered | 417 | — |
| Schools with AP | 17 | 0 |
| Avg Gifted Enrollment | — | — |
| Avg Counselor Ratio | 374:1 | 35.4:1 |
| Chronic Absenteeism | 25.6% | 26.8% |
School Types
Cobb County
Regular Schools 0
Charter Schools 1
Magnet Schools 0
Title I Schools 0
Department of Juvenile Justice
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.