South Cobb High School

South Cobb High School

Public High School | Grade 9-12
1920 Clay Rd,  Austell, GA
Cobb County Schools
3.6
3.8
2,137 Students
B
Niche Grade

School Details

Head of School
Clint Terza
Student Teacher Ratio
16:1
Average SAT Score
1090
Average ACT Score
22
Math Proficiency
32%
Reading Proficiency
39%
Average GPA
3.33
Graduation Rate
80%

Niche Grade

B-
Academics
B
Teachers
B-
College Prep
C
Administration
C+
Resources/Facilities
B-
Clubs and Activities
B-
Sports
C
Food
Source: Niche
Niche Grades

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Niche Grade Details

Academics
Average GPA
3.33
Reading Proficiency
39%
Math Proficiency
32%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
16:1
Teachers
130
Full Time Teachers
130
Teachers in First or Second Year
10.9%
College Prep
Average SAT
1090
Math
530
Verbal
550
Average ACT
22
Math
20
English
22
Reading
23
Science
22
Number of AP Courses
17
AP Pass Rate
28.9%
AP Math Enrollment
Low
AP Science Enrollment
Average
Other AP Enrollment
Average
Clubs and Activities
Girls Athletic Participation
Very Low
Boys Athletic Participation
Very Low

GreatSchools Rating

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GreatSchools Rating
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Teachers and Staff

Students Per Counselor
341:1

Student Diversity

Male
50.2%
Female
49.8%
Black
57.2%
Hispanic
32.4%
White
6.9%
Two or more races
2.1%
Asian or Pacific Islander
1.2%
Native American
<1%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
<1%

Specialty School Programs

AP Programs Offered
IB Programs Offered
Free/Reduced Lunch Offered
Athletics Program

Colleges Students are Considering

Students are most interested in or go on to attend these colleges.
Georgia State University 786 Students
Kennesaw State University 586 Students
University of Georgia 501 Students
Emory University 324 Students
University of West Georgia 294 Students
Georgia Southern University 276 Students
Columbus State University 245 Students
Clark Atlanta University 230 Students
Mercer University 226 Students
Albany State University 208 Students

What Students Want to Study

Niche users from this school are most interested in the following majors.
Biology 246 Students
Nursing 195 Students
Business 151 Students
Psychology 135 Students
Pre-Medicine Studies 108 Students
Computer Science 99 Students
Accounting 51 Students
Nursing Science, Education, and Practice 43 Students
Film and Video Studies 43 Students
Chemistry 42 Students

This School’s Reviews

Niche Reviews
3.6 652 Reviews
3.0 Alum
4/29/2025
South Cobb High School was a weird time for me because I graduated during the pandemic in 2022. Seeing my peers on Zoom was new, although before 2020, it was fun. I learned a lot and met some pretty good people. The administration could be harsh sometimes. My only other gripe was the food and dealing with three racist teachers, but thankfully, they no longer work there.
4.0 Senior
12/12/2024
I would honestly like to see a change within the flow of traffic to get to class because most students still hang around the hallways in large groups
5.0 Senior
6/17/2024
My experience in high school has given me so much personal growth. I love my interactions with my peers and teachers, but there are times when the academics have been stressful. I would love to see the administration and staff connect and listen to the students with more sympathy and action.
GreatSchools Reviews
3.8 24 Reviews
3.0 student
11/21/2024
Its alright I guess, its just a "normal" school
1.0 parent
11/27/2023
There is a reason this school has such a bad. The school is unorganized, I have seen that teachers and administrators seem to ENJOY BULLYING students, all around are disrespectful. I have NEVER seen this behavior from “professionals”. I have seen and heard guidance counselors ROLL THEIR EYES at stud...
1.0 parent
9/12/2019
This school is making a really bad 1st impression thus far. I really hope the teachers are better than all the registration staff and front office personnel. They have registration only 3 days a week and even if you make an appointment online, you may very well end up being SOL when you show up. The...
5.0 student
5/15/2019
My experience at this school has been amazing. My mom never thought i would attend this school due to the bad rep people put out about it and now she loves it. Yes we fall short sometimes but what high school doesn't ? The environment is something you would want to be apart of... EAGLE NATION!!!

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South Cobb High School is a public school for students in grades 9-12 in Austell, GA, in the Mableton neighborhood, and is served by the Cobb County Schools in Georgia. The school has a total enrollment of 2,137 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 16:1. Academic records show that 32% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 39% are proficient in reading. South Cobb High School has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of B and a GreatSchools Rating of 4 out of 10. The average GPA is 3.33, the graduation rate is 80%, and average standardized test scores include an SAT score of 1090 and an ACT score of 22. The average home value in this area is $309,589. Discover additional schools in the area, like Pebblebrook High School, Cumberland Christian Academy PK-12, Whitefield Academy, and more. Learn more about what Austell has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near South Cobb High School.

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