Kell High School

Kell High School

Public High School | Grade 9-12
4770 Lee Waters Rd,  Marietta, GA
Sandy Plains Neighborhood
Cobb County Schools
3.7
3.9
1,582 Students
A-
Niche Grade

School Details

Head of School
Andy Bristow
Student Teacher Ratio
17:1
Average SAT Score
1180
Average ACT Score
24
Math Proficiency
45%
Reading Proficiency
56%
Average GPA
3.47
Graduation Rate
94%

Niche Grade

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

Academics
Average GPA
3.47
Reading Proficiency
56%
Math Proficiency
45%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
17:1
Teachers
91
Full Time Teachers
91
Teachers in First or Second Year
12.9%
College Prep
Average SAT
1180
Math
580
Verbal
600
Average ACT
24
Math
23
English
24
Reading
25
Science
24
Number of AP Courses
23
AP Pass Rate
67.5%
AP Math Enrollment
Average
AP Science Enrollment
Very High
Other AP Enrollment
Very High
Clubs and Activities
Girls Athletic Participation
Low
Boys Athletic Participation
Low

GreatSchools Rating

8
Test Scores
7
Equity
7
College Readiness
Source: GreatSchools
GreatSchools Rating
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Teachers and Staff

Students Per Counselor
421:1

Student Diversity

Male
51.5%
Female
48.5%
White
46.5%
Black
24.1%
Hispanic
21.6%
Two or more races
5.3%
Asian or Pacific Islander
2.5%

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.
Kennesaw State University 475 Students
University of Georgia 364 Students
Georgia State University 319 Students
Georgia Southern University 177 Students
Emory University 134 Students
Georgia College & State University 119 Students
Georgia Institute of Technology 117 Students
Columbus State University 112 Students
Berry College 111 Students
Auburn University 104 Students

What Students Want to Study

Niche users from this school are most interested in the following majors.
Business 118 Students
Biology 89 Students
Psychology 84 Students
Nursing 82 Students
Marketing 55 Students
Pre-Medicine Studies 46 Students
Computer Science 46 Students
Sport and Fitness Management 34 Students
Film and Video Studies 34 Students
Graphic Design 33 Students

This School’s Reviews

Niche Reviews
3.7 386 Reviews
5.0 Alum
3/27/2025
Coming from Kell High School, they prepared me in ways I didn't think I needed. Every teacher I had to every coach I was coached by, helped shape me into the young man I am today, and I am blessed enough to be a first generation college student in my family and be able to continue my athletic and academic career at the next level.
3.0 Sophomore
4/23/2024
Clarion j. Kell is an okay school, I guess, just not up to my standards though. The teachers either care a lot or not at all. The coaches are probably the best people. They can relate to the students, and the faculty(counselors included) are probably the worst part. They are to busy worrying about the wrong things and focused on keeping their graduation rate high. They don't even care about the student's goals. They care about the bare minimum
4.0 Senior
1/4/2024
Overall a decent school. Being a student there you easily find out which teachers help you learn and which ones don't help
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3.9 18 Reviews
5.0 parent
3/15/2024
Amazing school! The administration is the most involved I have ever seen or even heard of...they care about kids and build positive relationships. As with all schools I have had an issue that I brought to the administrations attention, and it was handled promptly and I was happy. The building is cle...
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2.0 parent
2/16/2024
It has taken me years to write this review. We have had two students graduate from Kell. One early… just to leave because of not wanting to deal with the school politics and one who was not quite there thanks to the ability to take dual enrollment courses. That’s the first issue. At the KSU DE meeti...
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5.0 parent
9/2/2023
We have two children at Kell and have had great experiences. The teachers are accessible, hold the kids accountable and seem to care. The academics have been challenging, and my kids adore the marching band experience and band experience. We plan to do some dual enrollment classes soon. The campus i...
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2.0 parent
8/15/2023
They do not support academic growth with students. If your child is stuck in a class below their skill level, they will keep them there and not work with the parent to move them up. The staff is rude from the school counselors to the principals who never respond.
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Kell High School

Kell High School is a public school for students in grades 9-12 in Marietta, GA and is served by the Cobb County Schools in Georgia. The school has a total enrollment of 1,582 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 17:1. Academic records show that 45% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 56% are proficient in reading. Kell High School has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of A- and a GreatSchools Rating of 8 out of 10. The average GPA is 3.47, the graduation rate is 94%, and average standardized test scores include an SAT score of 1180 and an ACT score of 24. The average home value in this area is $528,223. Learn more about what Marietta has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near Kell High School.

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