Enrollment
2,463
Georgia · 2024-25 NCES data
High school (grades 9-12) · Kennesaw, GA
North Cobb High School
Federal NCES profile for North Cobb High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 51/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 130129000525
👥 S:T ratio 30
📚 AP courses 100
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 24
📋 Attendance 31
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
North Cobb High School earns 51/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 88% of Georgia schools. It is also one of the largest schools in Georgia.
- #3 of 3
- high schools in Kennesaw · Resource Index
- 51
- Resource Index · Higher
- 17.5:1
- large classes for Georgia
- 30.5%
- free-lunch eligible
North Cobb High School has class sizes larger than 88% of Georgia schools. Computed live against every Georgia school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, North Cobb High School ranks #3 of 3 high schools in Kennesaw, GA.
School address
Teachers (FTE)
141.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
17.5:1
vs 14.4:1 Georgia avg
+22% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
30.5%
vs 60.7% Georgia avg
-50% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How North Cobb High School compares with Georgia and U.S. medians
What stands out at North Cobb High School
North Cobb High School is a large high school in Kennesaw, Georgia, enrolling 2,463 students.
Class loads run heavy: 17.5:1 is larger than about 88% of Georgia schools and 22% above the 14.4:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 30.5% of students eligible for free meals.
By headcount it is one of the larger campuses in Georgia, bigger than 99% of state schools at 2,463 students.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 2,314 scored Georgia schools.
Against 93 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #46.
Its student body is led by African American (39%) and White (27%), more mixed than most schools in the state (diversity index 72/100).
On the academic-pipeline side it reports 27 Advanced Placement courses.
Counselor availability sits well past the ASCA benchmark, roughly 379 students sharing each counselor, though short of the most stretched campuses.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 27.8% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Discipline events run high: 651 in- and out-of-school suspensions were reported for 2,463 students in the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
Among Kennesaw's high schools, it stands alongside Harrison High School (2,224 students): North Cobb High School is larger than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (17.5:1 vs 19.9:1).
Cobb County also operates Campbell High School (3,085 students) and Osborne High School (2,790 students) alongside North Cobb 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 North Cobb High School compares
North Cobb 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 | 17.5:1 | ▲ 22% | 14.4:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 30.5% | ▼ 50% | 60.7% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 2,463 | top 1% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
17.5:1
Leaner classes than 27% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
2,463
Bigger than 99% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
30.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 50% below the Georgia average of 60.7%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
17.5:1
students per teacher
- 22% above state mean
Top 88% in Georgia - lower ratio than 12% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
27.8%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
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
Counselors6.5 FTE
Per 379 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
387
in-school suspensions + 264 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 15.7 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 26.4 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
African American 38.9%
White 27.2%
Hispanic or Latino 22.9%
Two or More 6.5%
Asian 4.1%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: African American at 38.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 71.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 71.6, North Cobb High School is more mixed than the Georgia school average of 50.0.
Programs
AP courses offered 27
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Cobb County, which includes North Cobb 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 North Cobb High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Campbell High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Osborne High School | Similar size | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Walton High School | Similar size | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Pebblebrook High School | Similar size | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Wheeler High School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to North Cobb 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
- 2,401
- Students per teacher
- 17.5:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
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 (~2,463 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~17.5:1)
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Frequently asked questions about North Cobb High School
How many students attend North Cobb High School?
North Cobb High School has 2,463 students enrolled. It is a high school in Kennesaw, GA.
What is the student-teacher ratio at North Cobb High School?
The student-teacher ratio at North Cobb High School is 17.5:1, which is 22% higher than the Georgia average of 14.4:1 and 11% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at North Cobb High School?
30.5% of students at North Cobb High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Georgia average of 60.7%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of North Cobb High School?
The largest demographic group at North Cobb High School is African American at 38.9% of enrollment, in Kennesaw, GA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 71.6/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for North Cobb High School?
North Cobb High School has a Resource Investment Index of 51/100 (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 North Cobb High School rank among high schools in Kennesaw?
By Resource Investment Index, North Cobb High School ranks #3 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 North Cobb High School a good school?
North Cobb High School earns 51/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 88% of Georgia schools. It is also one of the largest schools in Georgia. 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 North Cobb 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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