For the 2025-26 school year, there is 1 public high school serving 2,137 students in Austell, GA.
The top-ranked public high school in Austell, GA is South Cobb High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Austell, GA public high school have an average math proficiency score of 26% (versus the Georgia public high school average of 35%), and reading proficiency score of 39% (versus the 42% statewide average). High schools in Austell have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Georgia public high schools.
Austell, GA public high school have a Graduation Rate of 80%, which is less than the Georgia average of 85%.
The school with highest graduation rate is South Cobb High School, with 80% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Georgia or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 94% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Georgia public high school average of 65% (majority Black).
Best Public High Schools in Austell, GA (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
South Cobb High School
(Math: 26% | Reading: 39%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1920 Clay Rd
Austell, GA 30106
(770) 819-2611
Austell, GA 30106
(770) 819-2611
Gr: 9-12 | 2,137 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 94%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public high schools in Austell, GA?
The top-ranked public high schools in Austell, GA include South Cobb High School.
How many public high schools are located in Austell?
1 public high schools are located in Austell.
What is the racial composition of students in Austell?
Austell public high schools minority enrollment is 94% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Georgia public high schools average of 65% (majority Black).
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