South Cobb High School

1920 Clay Rd
Austell, GA 30106

www.cobbk12.org/southcobb/

2,081 Students

High School 9th - 12th

School Overview

South Cobb High School, located in Austell, Georgia, is a public secondary school serving the Cobb County School District. As a staple of the local community, the school offers a comprehensive academic curriculum alongside a wide variety of extracurricular activities, including competitive athletics, fine arts programs, and numerous student-led clubs. The school is known for its diverse student body and its commitment to preparing students for post-secondary success, whether they are pursuing higher education, vocational training, or direct entry into the workforce.

The school operates with a focus on fostering a supportive environment that encourages both academic achievement and personal growth. Through the Cobb County School District’s framework, South Cobb High provides various resources such as Advanced Placement (AP) courses, career-technical education pathways, and academic support services to ensure students are challenged and well-prepared. For families and community members seeking more detailed information regarding school events, faculty contacts, or specific academic programs, the official school website acts as the primary hub for updates and administrative resources.

2,081

Total Students

131.6

Full-Time Teachers

15.8

Student/Teacher Ratio

90.3%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for South Cobb High School
Demographic	Student Count
White	122
Hispanic	738
Black	1,141
Asian	22
Two or More	53
American Indian	1
Pacific Islander	4

Black
1,141 (54.8%)
Hispanic
738 (35.5%)
White
122 (5.9%)
Two or More
53 (2.5%)
Asian
22 (1.1%)
Pacific Islander
4 (0.2%)
American Indian
1 (0.0%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	High School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Cobb County
Phone:	(770)819-2611
Website:	http://www.cobbk12.org/southcobb/
Grade Range:	9th - 12th
Total Students:	2,081
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	131.6
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	15.8
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	1,880
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	0

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Grade 9 641

Grade 10 503

Grade 11 462

Grade 12 475