South Cobb High School
1920 Clay Rd, Austell, GA 30106. 483 graduates in the Class of 2024, and 52.2% of them enrolled in college within a year.
The path from South Cobb
How we measure this- 1
The year after graduation, Class of 2024
Georgia public college 26.3%Georgia private college 2.9%Out-of-state college 8.7%Georgia technical college 14.3%Career credential, working 7.7%Working, not in college 22.8%Not found in Georgia records 17.4%Share of the 483 graduates. Source: Georgia GOSA, High School Graduate Outcomes.
- 2
Where they enrolled
Top Georgia colleges for the Class of 2024, by number of students.
Most common out-of-state choices: Jacksonville State University, Alabama A & M University, Florida Agricultural and Mechanical University, Howard University, Stevenson University. (Georgia reports these in rank order without counts.)
- 3
What those colleges lead to
College Students from here Graduation rate Avg. net price / yr Median earnings, 10 yrs Median debt Chattahoochee Technical College 59 45% $5,227 $41,955 — Georgia State University 45 51% $12,365 $51,903 $21,500 Kennesaw State University 45 50% $16,325 $62,766 $21,500 Georgia Southern University 8 54% $16,785 $59,167 $20,568 Albany State University 4 30% $14,511 $44,975 $21,750 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
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: Pebblebrook High School (2.5 mi, 48.7% to college) · Osborne High School (4.7 mi, 39.1% to college) · McEachern High School (5.8 mi, 60.9% to college) · Campbell High School (6.0 mi, 61.9% to college) · Lithia Springs Comprehensive High School (6.2 mi, 42.7% 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
| Measure | South Cobb | Cobb County | Georgia |
|---|---|---|---|
| Enrolled in college within a year (Class of 2024) | 52.2% | 68.3% | 60% |
| 4-year graduation rate (2025) | 87.9% | — | 87.2% |
| Average SAT (2025) | 997 | — | 1,037 |
| HOPE eligible (2025) | 36.8% | — | 50% |
Tell us and we will connect you with a local real estate agent who knows this area.
Quick answers
- What percent of South Cobb High School graduates go to college?
- 52.2% of the Class of 2024 at South Cobb High School enrolled in college, compared with 60% in Georgia. Source: Georgia Governor's Office of Student Achievement.
- Which colleges do South Cobb High School graduates attend most?
- The colleges enrolling the most South Cobb High School graduates are Chattahoochee Technical College, Georgia State University and Kennesaw State University. Source: Georgia Governor's Office of Student Achievement.
- What is the graduation rate at South Cobb High School?
- South Cobb High School has a four-year graduation rate of 87.9%. Source: Georgia Governor's Office of Student Achievement.
- How many South Cobb High School graduates finish a bachelor's degree?
- 21.3% of South Cobb High School's Class of 2019 earned a bachelor's degree within five years. Source: Georgia GOSA.
