Kennesaw Mountain High School
1898 Kennesaw Due West Rd Nw, Kennesaw, GA 30152. 394 graduates in the Class of 2024, and 76.7% of them enrolled in college within a year.
41% of students here are economically disadvantaged. Schools with that profile send about 65.7% of graduates to college; Kennesaw Mountain High School sends 76.7%, 11 points more than expected.
The path from Kennesaw Mountain
How we measure this- 1
The year after graduation, Class of 2024
Georgia public college 52.3%Georgia private college 4.3%Out-of-state college 13.5%Georgia technical college 6.6%Career credential, working 1%Working, not in college 12.4%Not found in Georgia records 9.9%Share of the 394 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: The University of Alabama, Alabama A & M University, Coastal Carolina University, Howard University, Purdue University-Main Campus. (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 103 50% $16,325 $62,766 $21,500 University of Georgia 29 89% $13,636 $77,246 $15,623 Chattahoochee Technical College 25 45% $5,227 $41,955 — Georgia Institute of Technology-Main Campus 16 94% $12,028 $114,210 $19,500 Georgia College & State University 10 60% $20,803 $64,452 $21,500 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: North Cobb High School (3.1 mi, 70.1% to college) · Harrison High School (4.1 mi, 83.5% to college) · Marietta High School (4.2 mi, 55.1% to college) · Hillgrove High School (5.7 mi, 82.8% to college) · Allatoona High School (6.9 mi, 75.6% 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 | Kennesaw Mountain | Cobb County | Georgia |
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| Enrolled in college within a year (Class of 2024) | 76.7% | 68.3% | 60% |
| 4-year graduation rate (2025) | 94.5% | — | 87.2% |
| Average SAT (2025) | 1,132 | — | 1,037 |
| HOPE eligible (2025) | 66.6% | — | 50% |
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Quick answers
- What percent of Kennesaw Mountain High School graduates go to college?
- 76.7% of the Class of 2024 at Kennesaw Mountain High School enrolled in college, compared with 60% in Georgia. Source: Georgia Governor's Office of Student Achievement.
- Which colleges do Kennesaw Mountain High School graduates attend most?
- The colleges enrolling the most Kennesaw Mountain High School graduates are Kennesaw State University, University of Georgia and Chattahoochee Technical College. Source: Georgia Governor's Office of Student Achievement.
- What is the graduation rate at Kennesaw Mountain High School?
- Kennesaw Mountain High School has a four-year graduation rate of 94.5%. Source: Georgia Governor's Office of Student Achievement.
- How many Kennesaw Mountain High School graduates finish a bachelor's degree?
- 43.4% of Kennesaw Mountain High School's Class of 2019 earned a bachelor's degree within five years. Source: Georgia GOSA.
