- Enrollment
- 3,085
- Students per teacher
- 18.8:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Austell, GA
South Cobb High School
Federal NCES profile for South 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 130129000574
👥 S:T ratio 33
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 31
📋 Attendance 23
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
South Cobb High School earns 39/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 83% of Georgia schools. It is also one of the largest schools in Georgia.
- #3 of 6
- public schools in Austell · Resource Index
- 39
- Resource Index · Typical
- 16.8:1
- large classes for Georgia
- 55.2%
- free-lunch eligible
South Cobb High School has class sizes larger than 83% of Georgia schools. Computed live against every Georgia school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, South Cobb High School ranks #3 of 6 public schools in Austell, GA.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+10 students YoY
South Cobb High School held near 2,137 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+10 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 124.2 → 129.8 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+10 students YoY 130129000574 · Austell, GA High · LARGE · TRAD
2,081 enr · 16.8:1 · 55.2% lunch · RII 39
Nearest enrollment peer: Campbell High School (3,085 students)
South Cobb High School held near 2,137 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+10 headcount). Teacher FTE added 124.2 → 129.8 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Georgia schools → · Find another →
South 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
- North Cobb Hig
North Cobb High School
2,463 students
- This school
South Cobb High School
2,081 students
What this shows South Cobb High School reports 2,081 students on the CCD universe file.
How South Cobb High School compares
South 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 | 16.8:1 | ▲ 17% | 14.4:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 55.2% | ▼ 9% | 60.7% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 2,081 | top 3% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
16.8:1
Leaner classes than 32% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
2,081
Bigger than 98% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
55.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 9% below the Georgia average of 60.7%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
16.8:1
students per teacher
- 17% above state mean
Top 83% in Georgia - lower ratio than 17% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
31.0%
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
Counselors6.0 FTE
Per 347 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
571
in-school suspensions + 358 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 27.4 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 44.6 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 4 expulsions.
Student demographics
African American 54.8%
Hispanic or Latino 35.5%
White 5.9%
Two or More 2.5%
Asian 1.1%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: African American at 54.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 56.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 56.9, South Cobb High School is more mixed than the Georgia school average of 50.0.
Programs
AP courses offered 17
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 South Cobb High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Campbell High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Osborne High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Walton High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Pebblebrook High School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| North Cobb High School | Similar size | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to South 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
- 2,463
- Students per teacher
- 17.5:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
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 (~2,081 students)
Frequently asked questions about South Cobb High School
How many students attend South Cobb High School?
South Cobb High School has 2,081 students enrolled. It is a high school in Austell, GA. CCD year-over-year: 2,127 (2022-23) → 2,137 (2023-24), nearly flat (+10).
What is the student-teacher ratio at South Cobb High School?
The student-teacher ratio at South Cobb High School is 16.8:1, which is 17% higher than the Georgia average of 14.4:1 and 7% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at South Cobb High School?
55.2% of students at South Cobb High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Georgia average of 60.7%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of South Cobb High School?
The largest demographic group at South Cobb High School is African American at 54.8% of enrollment, in Austell, GA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 56.9/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for South Cobb High School?
South 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 South Cobb High School rank among public schools in Austell?
By Resource Investment Index, South Cobb High School ranks #3 of 6 public schools in Austell, GA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Austell on the city page.
What other schools are in Cobb County?
Besides South 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.