Cobb County School District

The Cobb County School District is located in Marietta, GA and includes 118 schools that serve 106,747 students in grades PK through 12.  

District Spending

The Cobb County School District spends $9,557 per pupil in current expenditures.  The district spends 69% on instruction, 26% on support services, and 4% on other elementary and secondary expenditures.

District Student-Teacher Ratio

The Cobb County School District has 13 students for every full-time equivalent teacher, with the GA state average being 14 students per full-time equivalent teacher.  

District Student Information

The Cobb County School District had a grades 9-12 dropout rate of 2% in 2008.  The national grades 9-12 dropout rate in 2007 was 4.4%.  

In the Cobb County School District, 11% of students have an IEP (Individualized Education Program).  An IEP is a written plan for students eligible for special needs services.  

The Cobb County School District serves 8% English Language Learners (ELL).  ELL students are in the process of acquiring and learning English Language skills.