Cobb County

Cobb County School District is a large suburban system in Georgia serving 105,510 students across 110 schools with a student-teacher ratio of 14.2:1. The district experienced a 1.4% enrollment decline from the prior year, indicating modest contraction after sustained growth. With 7,408 teachers, the district maintains staffing levels proportional to its enrollment base.

Academically, Cobb County demonstrates performance above state averages in core subjects. Math proficiency stands at 50.7% compared to Georgia's 38.7% average, while reading proficiency reaches 51.4% versus the state average of 36.7%. However, the graduation rate of 87.9% falls below Georgia's 90.9% state average, though the dropout rate of 2.6% remains relatively low. Chronic absenteeism at 18.5% represents a notable challenge within the district.

The student population reflects significant diversity and economic need. Approximately 51.0% of students qualify as economically disadvantaged, 16.0% are English learners, and 13.1% receive special education services. Racial composition is relatively balanced across White (32.2%), Black (29.3%), and Hispanic (26.5%) populations, with 6.1% Asian students.

Financially, Cobb County operates with a total budget of $1,577.5 million and per-pupil spending of $14,165.29, exceeding Georgia's average of $13,122. Revenue is heavily dependent on local sources (51.1%), supplemented by state (35.9%) and federal (13.0%) funding, indicating reliance on local tax bases for operational sustainability.