Enrollment
1,695
Georgia · 2024-25 NCES data
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 58/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 130129002365
👥 S:T ratio 38
📚 AP courses 100
🌟 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 58/100 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
- 58
- Resource Index · Higher
- 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
Teachers (FTE)
109.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
15.6:1
vs 14.4:1 Georgia avg
+8% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
22.6%
vs 60.7% Georgia avg
-63% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Kennesaw Mountain High School compares with Georgia and U.S. medians
What stands out at Kennesaw Mountain High School
Kennesaw Mountain High School is a large high school in Kennesaw, Georgia, enrolling 1,695 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 15.6:1 puts it in the larger third of Georgia schools by student-teacher ratio.
Comparatively few students face economic hardship here, 22.6% free-meal eligibility runs 63% below the Georgia average.
By headcount it is one of the larger campuses in Georgia, bigger than 94% of state schools at 1,695 students.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 2,314 scored Georgia schools.
Among 158 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Georgia schools statewide, it ranks #15, a top-tier result once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by White (33%) and African American (32%), more mixed than most schools in the state (diversity index 74/100).
On the academic-pipeline side it reports 24 Advanced Placement courses.
Counselor availability sits well past the ASCA benchmark, roughly 339 students sharing each counselor, though short of the most stretched campuses.
Attendance runs somewhat below the norm, with 19.5% of students chronically absent per the 2021-22 civil-rights collection.
Discipline events run high: 340 in- and out-of-school suspensions were reported for 1,695 students in the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
Among Kennesaw's high schools, it stands alongside North Cobb High School (2,463 students): Kennesaw Mountain High School is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (15.6:1 vs 17.5:1).
Cobb County also operates Campbell High School (3,085 students) and Osborne High School (2,790 students) alongside Kennesaw Mountain High School.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Kennesaw Mountain High School compares
Kennesaw Mountain High School on the metrics families compare, against 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 (what these measure)
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
$13,203
per pupil, district-wide
- below Georgia avg of $13,863
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that 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.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Cobb County, which includes Kennesaw Mountain High School.
$13,203
Per student
-5%
vs Georgia
Avg $13,863
-20%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 52.6%
State 35.4%
Federal 11.9%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
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
- 3,085
- Students per teacher
- 18.8:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
- 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.
Similar high schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Georgia, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~1,695 students)
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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.
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 58/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 5 factors: student-teacher ratio, AP course offerings, counselor availability, attendance rates. 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.
Is Kennesaw Mountain High School a good school?
Kennesaw Mountain High School earns 58/100 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. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
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.
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