Kell High School
4770 Lee Waters Rd, Marietta, GA 30066. 340 graduates in the Class of 2024, and 68.5% of them enrolled in college within a year.
The path from Kell
How we measure this- 1
The year after graduation, Class of 2024
Georgia public college 44.4%Georgia private college 2.1%Out-of-state college 13.5%Georgia technical college 8.5%Career credential, working 1.2%Working, not in college 17.6%Not found in Georgia records 12.6%Share of the 340 graduates. Source: Georgia GOSA, High School Graduate Outcomes.
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Where they enrolled
Top Georgia colleges for the Class of 2024, by number of students.
Most common out-of-state choices: Alabama A & M University, Mississippi State University, University of Cincinnati-Main Campus, University of Louisville, University of South Florida. (Georgia reports these in rank order without counts.)
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What those colleges lead to
College Students from here Graduation rate Avg. net price / yr Median earnings, 10 yrs Median debt Kennesaw State University 94 50% $16,325 $62,766 $21,500 Chattahoochee Technical College 28 45% $5,227 $41,955 — Georgia State University 11 51% $12,365 $51,903 $21,500 Georgia Southern University 9 54% $16,785 $59,167 $20,568 University of Georgia 8 89% $13,636 $77,246 $15,623 College figures: U.S. Department of Education, College Scorecard. Graduation rate is within 150% of normal time. Earnings are for former students working and not enrolled.
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Five and eight years later
Class of 2019, five years after high school
Class of 2016, eight years after high school
Highest credential earned, as a share of graduates. Source: Georgia GOSA, High School Graduate Outcomes.
College-going over time
Share of each graduating class enrolled in college the following year. Source: Georgia GOSA.
Ready for college work?
Learning support: share of graduates who enrolled in a Georgia public college and were placed in remedial courses. Credits: share of all graduates. Source: Georgia GOSA.
Who attends
Enrollment, 2024-25. Source: Georgia GOSA report card downloads.
Where it is
Nearby high schools: Lassiter High School (2.7 mi, 92.4% to college) · Woodstock High School (3.0 mi, 71.9% to college) · Sprayberry High School (3.8 mi, 69.8% to college) · River Ridge High School (4.0 mi, 75.4% to college) · Pope High School (4.4 mi, 84% to college)
Living near a school does not guarantee attendance. Check the Cobb County attendance zone for an address.
Compared with the district and state
| Measure | Kell | Cobb County | Georgia |
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| Enrolled in college within a year (Class of 2024) | 68.5% | 68.3% | 60% |
| 4-year graduation rate (2025) | 93.8% | — | 87.2% |
| Average SAT (2025) | 1,080 | — | 1,037 |
| HOPE eligible (2025) | 60.3% | — | 50% |
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Quick answers
- What percent of Kell High School graduates go to college?
- 68.5% of the Class of 2024 at Kell High School enrolled in college, compared with 60% in Georgia. Source: Georgia Governor's Office of Student Achievement.
- Which colleges do Kell High School graduates attend most?
- The colleges enrolling the most Kell High School graduates are Kennesaw State University, Chattahoochee Technical College and Georgia State University. Source: Georgia Governor's Office of Student Achievement.
- What is the graduation rate at Kell High School?
- Kell High School has a four-year graduation rate of 93.8%. Source: Georgia Governor's Office of Student Achievement.
- How many Kell High School graduates finish a bachelor's degree?
- 31% of Kell High School's Class of 2019 earned a bachelor's degree within five years. Source: Georgia GOSA.
