Kell High School

Public 9-12

 4770 Lee Waters Rd
       Marietta, GA  30066


(678) 494-7844

District: Cobb County

SchoolDigger Rank:
55th of 446 Georgia High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $8,383 Help


Feeder schools for Kell High School:

Elementary:    Keheley Elementary School
Middle:    McCleskey Middle School

Student/teacher ratio:  16.1 Help
Number of students:  1,506

Racial breakdown:

White:
46.5%
African American:
24.1%
Hispanic:
21.6%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  31.8% Help


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Compare Details Kell High School ranks better than 87.7% of high schools in Georgia. It also ranks 8th among 17 ranked high schools in the Cobb County School District. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2023 the calculated Average Standard Score was 76.31. (See more...)
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The Adjusted Cohort Graduation Rate (ACGR) measures the percentage of Kell High School freshmen who graduate within four years, adjusting for students who transfer in or out.
Student Body
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Compare Details Student population at Kell High School is diverse. Racial makeup is: White (46.5%), African American (24.1%), Hispanic (21.6%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 31.8% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Kell High School is 16.1, which is the 2nd best among 17 high schools in the Cobb County School District. (See more...)
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Compare Kell High School employs 93.1 full-time teachers.
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Kell High School is $8,383. 8 high schools in the Cobb County School District spend more per student.
Schooldigger Rankings:

Kell High School was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.
SchoolDigger ranks Kell High School 55th of 446 Georgia public high schools. (See Kell High School in the ranking list.)

Cobb County:

SchoolDigger ranks Cobb County 52nd of 201 Georgia school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Kell High School

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Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools GA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2006 79.69 38th 335 88.7%
2007 79.27 43rd 358 88.0%
2008 75.58 64th 370 82.7%
2009 81.69 37th 372 90.1%
2010 76.93 64th 384 83.3%
2011 74.77 67th 402 83.3%
2012 74.10 75th 396 81.1%
2013 73.74 67th 425 84.2%
2014 70.93 72nd 425 83.1%
2015 69.57 67th 435 84.6%
2016 69.24 64th 426 85.0%
2017 63.71 83rd 420 80.2%
2018 68.09 83rd 428 80.6%
2019 70.92 69th 438 84.2%
2021 61.46 104th 410 74.6%
2022 62.75 107th 429 75.1%
2023 76.31 54th 442 87.8%
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Data source: test scores: Georgia Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

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Data source: Georgia Department of Education

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All ratings (Avg rating: 4.2)
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Reviews:
by a parent
Monday, March 29, 2021

Open Quote Amazing school. The diverse student body assists in teaching the students real world interaction and global respect. The teachers encourage the student to have a complete education. Close Quote


by a parent
Thursday, April 30, 2020

Open Quote I could not be happier having my son at Kell and look forward to my daughter attending in a year. We are so fortunate to have this gem of a school in Cobb County. The administration, teachers, extra curricular opportunities and overall community are fantastic. The communication is excellent. They follow through on what they say they are going to do. Kell provides our students the tools and experiences they need to be successful and achieve college readiness in a very safe and nurturing environment. I have been particularly impressed with the (marching) band program. Close Quote


by a parent
Friday, September 20, 2019

Open Quote Great change to the school this year! Dr. Giles has brought back school spirit, community, and pride to the school. Teachers and students feel valued again! The new LASSO structure is awesome and has helped so many students academically already and is an incentive for all students. Proud to live here and have my students go there. Don't believe any previous bad comments about the school. It has all changed now! Close Quote



Enrollment information for Kell High School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
2002 836 141 40 77 3 n/a n/a 0 1097
2003 836 141 40 77 3 n/a n/a 0 1097
2004 1193 232 56 114 5 n/a n/a 0 1600
2005 1354 280 69 119 8 n/a n/a 58 1888
2006 1377 328 67 118 7 n/a n/a 71 1968
2007 1383 314 69 136 6 n/a n/a 68 1976
2008 1338 316 66 144 5 n/a n/a 71 1940
2009 1216 309 66 145 5 n/a n/a 66 1807
2010 1208 326 61 143 68 0 0 0 1806
2011 1110 329 56 155 46 0 13 0 1709
2012 1057 352 53 165 28 0 26 0 1681
2013 966 337 41 163 13 0 48 0 1568
2014 912 336 37 197 2 0 54 0 1538
2015 876 366 28 213 1 0 64 0 1548
2016 826 348 24 227 1 0 57 0 1483
2017 835 373 24 258 3 3 63 0 1559
2018 818 347 25 246 3 5 73 0 1517
2019 829 309 39 257 4 4 84 0 1526
2020 783 320 43 262 3 6 85 0 1502
2021 743 329 43 285 3 2 77 0 1482
2022 727 337 48 301 2 1 80 0 1496
2023 700 363 38 325 0 0 80 0 1506

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Kell High School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2002 1097 82.8 13.2 6.9
2003 1097 82.8 13.2 6.9
2004 1600 109.6 14.6 11
2005 1888 108.8 17.4 13.4
2006 1968 112.6 17.5 17.1
2007 1976 114.2 17.3 16.8
2008 1940 119.1 16.3 18
2009 1807 119.3 15.1 21.7
2010 1806 108.5 16.6 25
2011 1709 95.0 17.9 29.7
2012 1681 97.2 17.2 31.4
2013 1568 92.2 17.0 32.6
2014 1538 82.7 18.5 31.3
2015 1548 83.0 18.6 31.9
2016 1483 83.0 17.8 32.5
2017 1559 82.3 18.9 35
2018 1517 85.1 17.8 32.4
2019 1526 84.7 18.0 31.6
2020 1502 82.3 18.2 30.6
2021 1482 84.5 17.5 28.3
2022 1496 85.0 17.6 n/a
2023 1506 93.1 16.1 31.8

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Kell High School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2002 1097 82.8 13.2 6.9
2003 1097 82.8 13.2 6.9
2004 1600 109.6 14.6 11
2005 1888 108.8 17.4 13.4
2006 1968 112.6 17.5 17.1
2007 1976 114.2 17.3 16.8
2008 1940 119.1 16.3 18
2009 1807 119.3 15.1 21.7
2010 1806 108.5 16.6 25
2011 1709 95.0 17.9 29.7
2012 1681 97.2 17.2 31.4
2013 1568 92.2 17.0 32.6
2014 1538 82.7 18.5 31.3
2015 1548 83.0 18.6 31.9
2016 1483 83.0 17.8 32.5
2017 1559 82.3 18.9 35
2018 1517 85.1 17.8 32.4
2019 1526 84.7 18.0 31.6
2020 1502 82.3 18.2 30.6
2021 1482 84.5 17.5 28.3
2022 1496 85.0 17.6 n/a
2023 1506 93.1 16.1 31.8

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.
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Per Pupil Expenditures for Kell High School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2017 $224 (2.9%) $7,614 (97.1%) $7,838
2018 $365 (4.3%) $8,151 (95.7%) $8,516
2019 $346 (4.1%) $8,037 (95.9%) $8,383

Data source: Georgia Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Kell High School

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 69th of 438 High schoolsRanks 54th of 442 High schools
 3.5%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
End of Course American Literature and Composition (Kell High School)61.855.1
 6.7%
   End of Course American Literature and Composition (Cobb County)63.450.6
 12.8%
   End of Course American Literature and Composition (Georgia)47.338.9
 8.4%
End of Course Algebra I (Kell High School)33.238.1
 4.9%
   End of Course Algebra I (Cobb County)54.246.6
 7.6%
   End of Course Algebra I (Georgia)41.135.8
 5.3%
End of Course Biology (Kell High School)64.771.9
 7.2%
   End of Course Biology (Cobb County)66.959.7
 7.2%
   End of Course Biology (Georgia)4945.5
 3.5%
End of Course United States History (Kell High School)71.257
 14.2%
   End of Course United States History (Cobb County)71.154.5
 16.6%
   End of Course United States History (Georgia)48.337.1
 11.2%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students15261506
 1.3%
African American309363
 17.5%
American Indian40
 100%
Asian3938
 2.6%
Hispanic257325
 26.5%
Pacific Islander40
 100%
White829700
 15.6%
Two or More Races8480
 4.8%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients31.6%31.8%
 0.2%


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Frequently Asked Questions about Kell High School

Students at Kell High School are 46% White, 24% African American, 22% Hispanic, 5% Two or more races, 3% Asian.

Kell High School is fed by the following schools:

Elementary : Keheley Elementary School
Middle : McCleskey Middle School

In the 2022-23 school year, 1,506 students attended Kell High School.

Kell High School ranks 55th of 446 Georgia high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.


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