For the 2024-25 school year, there are 4 public high schools serving 6,539 students in Kennesaw, GA.
The top ranked public high schools in Kennesaw, GA are Harrison High School, Kennesaw Mountain High School and North Cobb High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Kennesaw, GA public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 52% (versus the Georgia public high school average of 33%), and reading proficiency score of 59% (versus the 42% statewide average). High schools in Kennesaw have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 10% of Georgia public high schools.
Kennesaw, GA public high school have a Graduation Rate of 94%, which is more than the Georgia average of 85%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Harrison High School, with 97% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Georgia or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 55% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Georgia public high school average of 63% (majority Black).
Best Public High Schools in Kennesaw, GA (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Harrison High School
Magnet School
(Math: 70% | Reading: 80%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
4500 Due West Rd Nw
Kennesaw, GA 30152
(678) 594-8104
Kennesaw, GA 30152
(678) 594-8104
Grades: 9-12
| 2,121 students
Rank: #22.
Kennesaw Mountain High School
Magnet School
(Math: 49% | Reading: 57%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1898 Kennesaw Due West Rd Nw
Kennesaw, GA 30152
(678) 594-8190
Kennesaw, GA 30152
(678) 594-8190
Grades: 9-12
| 1,809 students
Rank: #33.
North Cobb High School
Magnet School
(Math: 41% | Reading: 45%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
3400 Old 41 Hwy Nw
Kennesaw, GA 30144
(770) 975-6685
Kennesaw, GA 30144
(770) 975-6685
Grades: 9-12
| 2,555 students
Rank: #44.
Devereux Ackerman Academy
Magnet School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1291 Stanley Rd Nw
Kennesaw, GA 30152
(770) 427-0147
Kennesaw, GA 30152
(770) 427-0147
Grades: 4-12
| 54 students
Kennesaw, Georgia Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Kennesaw Charter School (Closed 2023)
Charter School
3010 Cobb Pkwy Nw
Kennesaw, GA 30152
(678) 290-9628
Kennesaw, GA 30152
(678) 290-9628
Grades: K-5
| n/a students
6997 Kenne St
Kennesaw, GA 30144
(770) 514-3889
Kennesaw, GA 30144
(770) 514-3889
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in Kennesaw, GA?
The top ranked public high schools in Kennesaw, GA include Harrison High School, Kennesaw Mountain High School and North Cobb High School.
How many public high schools are located in Kennesaw?
4 public high schools are located in Kennesaw.
What is the racial composition of students in Kennesaw?
Kennesaw public high schools minority enrollment is 55% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Georgia public high schools average of 63% (majority Black).
Which public high schools in Kennesaw are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public high schools in Kennesaw include: North Cobb High School vs. Kennesaw Mountain High School, Kennesaw Mountain High School vs. North Cobb High School
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