- Enrollment
- 3,085
- Students per teacher
- 18.8:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
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 39/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 130129000525
👥 S:T ratio 30
🌟 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 39/100 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
- 39
- Resource Index · Typical
- 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
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-34 students YoY
North Cobb High School held near 2,521 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-34 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 141.2 → 142.4 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-34 students YoY 130129000525 · Kennesaw, GA High · LARGE · TRAD
2,463 enr · 17.5:1 · 30.5% lunch · RII 39
Nearest enrollment peer: Campbell High School (3,085 students)
North Cobb High School held near 2,521 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-34 headcount). Teacher FTE added 141.2 → 142.4 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Georgia schools → · Find another →
North Cobb 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
- This school
North Cobb High School
2,463 students
- Wheeler High S
Wheeler High School
2,401 students
What this shows North Cobb High School reports 2,463 students on the CCD universe file.
How North Cobb High School compares
North Cobb High School held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs 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 methodology
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
$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
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.
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
District finance for Cobb County reports $14,680 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 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.
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 (~2,463 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 2,555 (2022-23) → 2,521 (2023-24), nearly flat (-34).
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 39/100 (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 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.
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.