Georgia public high school · Cobb County

Osborne High School

2451 Favor Rd Sw, Marietta, GA 30060. 525 graduates in the Class of 2024, and 39.1% of them enrolled in college within a year.

39.1%Enrolled in college within a year (Class of 2024)20.9 pts below Georgia (60%)
8.1%Earned a bachelor's or higher within 5 years (Class of 2019)9.7 pts below the typical Georgia school (17.8%)
78.9%4-year graduation rate (2025)8.3 pts below Georgia (87.2%)
982Average SAT, highest score (2025)Georgia average: 1,037
47%AP exams scored 3 or higher (2025)17.6 pts below the typical Georgia school (64.6%)
36.3%Graduates eligible for the HOPE Scholarship (2025)13.8 pts below Georgia (50%)
Our read

Given that 100% of students are economically disadvantaged, schools like this typically send about 46.4% of graduates to college. Osborne High School sends 39.1%, 7 points fewer than expected.

The path from Osborne

How we measure this
  1. 1

    The year after graduation, Class of 2024

    Georgia public college 17%Georgia private college 1.3%Out-of-state college 3.8%Georgia technical college 17%Career credential, working 9.3%Working, not in college 24.6%Not found in Georgia records 27%

    Share of the 525 graduates. Source: Georgia GOSA, High School Graduate Outcomes.

  2. 2

    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, Union College, Bethune-Cookman University, Campbellsville University, Chabot College. (Georgia reports these in rank order without counts.)

  3. 3

    What those colleges lead to

    CollegeStudents from hereGraduation rateAvg. net price / yrMedian earnings, 10 yrsMedian debt
    Chattahoochee Technical College8445%$5,227$41,955—
    Kennesaw State University4350%$16,325$62,766$21,500
    Georgia State University2051%$12,365$51,903$21,500
    Georgia Highlands College720%$5,521$46,880$13,500
    Georgia Institute of Technology-Main Campus594%$12,028$114,210$19,500

    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.

  4. 4

    Five and eight years later

    Class of 2019, five years after high school

    Bachelor's or higher8.1%
    Associate degree4%
    Certificate or other credential25%
    Still enrolled, no credential yet10.7%
    No credential, not enrolled52.1%

    Class of 2016, eight years after high school

    Bachelor's or higher8.7%
    Associate degree5.7%
    Certificate or other credential15.8%
    Still enrolled, no credential yet2.2%
    No credential, not enrolled67.5%

    Highest credential earned, as a share of graduates. Source: Georgia GOSA, High School Graduate Outcomes.

College-going over time

20%30%40%50%60%70%80%20072009201120132015201720192021202339%
Osborne High SchoolGeorgia, all public high schools

Share of each graduating class enrolled in college the following year. Source: Georgia GOSA.

Ready for college work?

12.4%Needed remedial math in college (Class of 2024)Georgia public colleges only
2.8%Needed remedial English
17.7%Earned 24+ college credits in year one (Class of 2021)Georgia: 33.1%
18.0Average ACT composite (2025)Georgia: 21.5

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

Hispanic67%
Black26%
White4%
Multiracial2%
Asian1%
100%Economically disadvantaged studentsGeorgia: 68%
6.7%In gifted programs

Enrollment, 2024-25. Source: Georgia GOSA report card downloads.

Where it is

Nearby high schools: Campbell High School (2.3 mi, 61.9% to college) · Marietta High School (4.0 mi, 55.1% to college) · South Cobb High School (4.7 mi, 52.2% to college) · Cobb Horizon High School (4.9 mi, 23.6% to college) · Pebblebrook High School (6.0 mi, 48.7% 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

MeasureOsborneCobb CountyGeorgia
Enrolled in college within a year (Class of 2024)39.1%68.3%60%
4-year graduation rate (2025)78.9%—87.2%
Average SAT (2025)982—1,037
HOPE eligible (2025)36.3%—50%

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Quick answers

What percent of Osborne High School graduates go to college?
39.1% of the Class of 2024 at Osborne High School enrolled in college, compared with 60% in Georgia. Source: Georgia Governor's Office of Student Achievement.
Which colleges do Osborne High School graduates attend most?
The colleges enrolling the most Osborne High School graduates are Chattahoochee Technical College, Kennesaw State University and Georgia State University. Source: Georgia Governor's Office of Student Achievement.
What is the graduation rate at Osborne High School?
Osborne High School has a four-year graduation rate of 78.9%. Source: Georgia Governor's Office of Student Achievement.
How many Osborne High School graduates finish a bachelor's degree?
8.1% of Osborne High School's Class of 2019 earned a bachelor's degree within five years. Source: Georgia GOSA.