Summary:
Zip code 30144 in Kennesaw, Georgia is home to six schools within the Cobb County School District, serving approximately 5,609 students across elementary, middle, and high school levels in a community with consistent economic diversity.
North Cobb High School stands out as the clear leader in the area, ranking 85th out of 455 high schools in Georgia with a 93.5% graduation rate and exceptional performance in Biology (62.5% proficient) and US History (57.8% proficient). The middle schools show remarkable strength in accelerated math, with Palmer Middle School achieving 100% proficiency in Algebra I and Awtrey Middle School reaching 96.3% proficiency. However, both middle schools struggle with standard grade-level math and science, with Awtrey particularly weak in 8th-grade science at just 15% proficiency. The elementary schools, including Chalker Elementary School, Kennesaw Elementary School, and Big Shanty Elementary School, operate on a split-campus model with Kennesaw serving PK-2 and Big Shanty serving grades 3-5, though Big Shanty's state ranking has declined significantly from 369th to 505th over two years.
Chronic absenteeism increases with grade level, ranging from 12.6% at Big Shanty Elementary to 18.0% at North Cobb High School, which exceeds both district and state averages. Spending per student varies notably, with elementary schools investing $17,570-$20,203 per student compared to $13,733 at North Cobb High School. All six schools serve similar socioeconomic populations, with free/reduced lunch eligibility between 47.57% and 53.05%. While middle school science proficiency is a consistent weakness across the area, North Cobb High School's strong Biology scores suggest students recover in high school. Families should note Palmer Middle School's ranking volatility, dropping from a 4-star to 3-star rating, while North Cobb High School has improved its ranking to 85th in the state.
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