- Enrollment
- 3,085
- Students per teacher
- 18.8:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Kennesaw, GA
Kennesaw Mountain High School
Federal NCES profile for Kennesaw Mountain High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 48/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 130129002365
👥 S:T ratio 38
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 32
📋 Attendance 51
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Kennesaw Mountain High School earns 48/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 71% of Georgia schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Georgia schools.
- #1 of 3
- high schools in Kennesaw · Resource Index
- 48
- Resource Index · Typical
- 15.6:1
- large classes for Georgia
- 22.6%
- free-lunch eligible
Kennesaw Mountain High School has class sizes larger than 71% of Georgia schools. Computed live against every Georgia school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Kennesaw Mountain High School ranks #1 of 3 high schools in Kennesaw, GA.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-143 students YoY
Kennesaw Mountain High School shrank from 1,809 students in 2022-23 to 1,666 in 2023-24 (-7.9%).
Teacher FTE lost 109.6 → 105.2 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-143 students YoY 130129002365 · Kennesaw, GA High · MID · TRAD
1,695 enr · 15.6:1 · 22.6% lunch · RII 48
Nearest enrollment peer: Campbell High School (3,085 students)
Kennesaw Mountain High School shrank from 1,809 students in 2022-23 to 1,666 in 2023-24 (-7.9%). Teacher FTE lost 109.6 → 105.2 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Georgia schools → · Find another →
Kennesaw Mountain High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Campbell High
Campbell High School
3,085 students
- Osborne High S
Osborne High School
2,790 students
- Walton High Sc
Walton High School
2,705 students
- Pebblebrook Hi
Pebblebrook High School
2,574 students
- North Cobb Hig
North Cobb High School
2,463 students
- This school
Kennesaw Mountain High School
1,695 students
What this shows Kennesaw Mountain High School reports 1,695 students on the CCD universe file.
How Kennesaw Mountain High School compares
Kennesaw Mountain High School is a shrinking campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Georgia and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Georgia | Georgia avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 15.6:1 | ▲ 8% | 14.4:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 22.6% | ▼ 63% | 60.7% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,695 | top 6% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.6:1
Leaner classes than 41% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
1,695
Bigger than 97% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
22.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 63% below the Georgia average of 60.7%
Below the 40% Title I threshold, among the lower-need profiles in the state; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
15.6:1
students per teacher
- 8% above state mean
Top 71% in Georgia - lower ratio than 29% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
19.5%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$14,680
per pupil, district-wide
- above Georgia avg of $14,615
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors5.0 FTE
Per 339 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
240
in-school suspensions + 100 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 14.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 20.1 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 33.4%
African American 31.6%
Hispanic or Latino 19.8%
Asian 9.0%
Two or More 5.9%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.1%
Largest group: White at 33.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 73.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 73.8, Kennesaw Mountain High School is more mixed than the Georgia school average of 50.0.
Programs
AP courses offered 24
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Cobb County reports $14,680 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Kennesaw Mountain High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Campbell High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Osborne High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Walton High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Pebblebrook High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| North Cobb High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Kennesaw Mountain High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,790
- Students per teacher
- 17:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
- Enrollment
- 2,705
- Students per teacher
- 19.7:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- Enrollment
- 2,574
- Students per teacher
- 17.8:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 2,463
- Students per teacher
- 17.5:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
Similar high schools in Kennesaw
2 comparable high schools (grades 9-12) serving the same city.
Nationwide high schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~1,695 students)
Frequently asked questions about Kennesaw Mountain High School
How many students attend Kennesaw Mountain High School?
Kennesaw Mountain High School has 1,695 students enrolled. It is a high school in Kennesaw, GA. CCD year-over-year: 1,809 (2022-23) → 1,666 (2023-24), down 143.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Kennesaw Mountain High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Kennesaw Mountain High School is 15.6:1, which is 8% higher than the Georgia average of 14.4:1 and 1% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Kennesaw Mountain High School?
22.6% of students at Kennesaw Mountain High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Georgia average of 60.7%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Kennesaw Mountain High School?
The largest demographic group at Kennesaw Mountain High School is White at 33.4% of enrollment, in Kennesaw, GA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 73.8/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Kennesaw Mountain High School?
Kennesaw Mountain High School has a Resource Investment Index of 48/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Kennesaw Mountain High School rank among high schools in Kennesaw?
By Resource Investment Index, Kennesaw Mountain High School ranks #1 of 3 high schools in Kennesaw, GA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all high schools in Kennesaw on the city page.
What other schools are in Cobb County?
Besides Kennesaw Mountain High School, Cobb County also operates Campbell High School (3,085 students), Osborne High School (2,790 students), and Walton High School (2,705 students). See the Cobb County district page for the complete list.