Summary:
The city of Kennesaw, Georgia is home to a diverse set of 16 schools, including 6 elementary schools, 5 middle schools, 3 high schools, and 2 alternative schools. These schools serve students across a range of socioeconomic backgrounds, as evidenced by the wide variation in free and reduced-price lunch rates, from as low as 9.85% at Harrison High School to as high as 94.44% at Devereux Ackerman Academy.
The data reveals several standout schools in the Kennesaw area. Harrison High School and Kennesaw Mountain High School rank 28th and 34th, respectively, out of 451 Georgia high schools, and both have a 5-star rating from SchoolDigger. These high schools boast exceptional test scores, with proficiency rates as high as 71.8% in American Literature and 71.4% in Biology. At the middle school level, Lost Mountain Middle School stands out, ranking 45th out of 578 Georgia middle schools with a 5-star rating and impressive ELA proficiency rates.
While the high-performing schools in Kennesaw demonstrate the district's strengths, the data also reveals stark contrasts in academic outcomes. The four-year graduation rates at the high schools range from 92.6% at North Cobb High School to 97.2% at Harrison High School, suggesting that factors beyond just funding and demographics may be contributing to these differences. Overall, the schools in Kennesaw, Cobb County, provide a diverse educational landscape, with both high-performing institutions and areas for potential improvement.
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