Summary:
Zip code 30144 in Kennesaw, Georgia is home to one high school, North Cobb High School, a large public school serving grades 9–12 within the Cobb County School District.
North Cobb High School is a consistently strong performer, ranking in the top 20% of Georgia high schools for three consecutive years and earning a 4-star rating each year. With an enrollment of 2,463 students and a student-to-teacher ratio of 16.9:1, the school stands out for its graduation rate of 93.5%, which is well above both the district (89.2%) and state (87.2%) averages. Its dropout rate of 1.7% is also lower than district and state figures. The school excels in Biology, with 62.5% of students proficient compared to 47.2% statewide, and U.S. History, where 57.8% are proficient versus 38.5% statewide. However, Algebra I proficiency lags notably at 43.4%, which is 16 points below the district average of 59.4% and represents a 3-point decline from the prior year. American Literature proficiency was 44.1% in the most recent available data, also below district expectations.
Despite nearly half of students (49.94%) qualifying for free or reduced-price lunch, the school achieves strong outcomes in science and history while maintaining a stable ranking between 85th and 101st out of roughly 455 high schools. Chronic absenteeism is a concern at 18.0%, higher than the district's 14.2% and slightly above the state's 17.7%, though it does not appear to be impacting graduation success. Per-student spending of $13,733 suggests efficient resource use given the school's above-average graduation rate and strong subject performance. The primary areas for improvement are Algebra I proficiency and chronic absenteeism, while the school's consistent top-20% ranking, low dropout rate, and standout Biology and U.S. History results make it a reliable choice for families in the Kennesaw area.
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