For the 2024 school year, there are 16 public schools serving 15,302 students in Kennesaw, GA (there are 14 private schools, serving 3,564 private students). 81% of all K-12 students in Kennesaw, GA are educated in public schools (compared to the GA state average of 92%).
The top ranked public schools in Kennesaw, GA are Lost Mountain Middle School, Bullard Elementary School and Mcclure Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Kennesaw, GA public schools have an average math proficiency score of 38% (versus the Georgia public school average of 35%), and reading proficiency score of 49% (versus the 39% statewide average). Schools in Kennesaw have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of Georgia public schools.
Minority enrollment is 54% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Georgia public school average of 63% (majority Black).
Best Public Schools in Kennesaw, GA (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Lost Mountain Middle School
(Math: 47% | Reading: 58%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
700 Old Mountain Rd Nw
Kennesaw, GA 30152
(678) 594-8224
Kennesaw, GA 30152
(678) 594-8224
Grades: 6-8
| 995 students
Rank: #22.
Bullard Elementary School
(Math: 47% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
3656 Old Stilesboro Rd Nw
Kennesaw, GA 30152
(678) 594-8720
Kennesaw, GA 30152
(678) 594-8720
Grades: PK-5
| 754 students
Rank: #33.
Mcclure Middle School
(Math: 43% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
3660 Old Stilesboro Rd Nw
Kennesaw, GA 30152
(678) 331-8131
Kennesaw, GA 30152
(678) 331-8131
Grades: 6-8
| 1,007 students
Rank: #44.
Harrison High School
(Math: 37% | Reading: 59%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
4500 Due West Rd Nw
Kennesaw, GA 30152
(678) 594-8104
Kennesaw, GA 30152
(678) 594-8104
Grades: 9-12
| 2,243 students
Rank: #55.
Palmer Middle School
(Math: 39% | Reading: 52%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
690 N Booth Rd Nw
Kennesaw, GA 30144
(770) 591-5020
Kennesaw, GA 30144
(770) 591-5020
Grades: 6-8
| 856 students
Rank: #66.
Chalker Elementary School
(Math: 36% | Reading: 47%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
325 N Booth Rd Nw
Kennesaw, GA 30144
(678) 494-7621
Kennesaw, GA 30144
(678) 494-7621
Grades: PK-5
| 663 students
Rank: #77.
Lewis Elementary School
(Math: 40% | Reading: 42%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
4179 Jim Owens Rd Nw
Kennesaw, GA 30152
(770) 975-6673
Kennesaw, GA 30152
(770) 975-6673
Grades: PK-5
| 531 students
Rank: #88.
Awtrey Middle School
(Math: 36% | Reading: 44%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
3601 Nowlin Rd Nw
Kennesaw, GA 30144
(770) 975-6615
Kennesaw, GA 30144
(770) 975-6615
Grades: 6-8
| 652 students
Rank: #99.
Big Shanty Elementary School
(Math: 40% | Reading: 39%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1575 Ben King Rd Nw
Kennesaw, GA 30144
(678) 594-8023
Kennesaw, GA 30144
(678) 594-8023
Grades: 3-5
| 523 students
Rank: #1010.
Pine Mountain Middle School
(Math: 27% | Reading: 43%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
2720 Pine Mountain Cir Nw
Kennesaw, GA 30152
(678) 594-8252
Kennesaw, GA 30152
(678) 594-8252
Grades: 6-8
| 591 students
Rank: #1111.
Kennesaw Mountain High School
(Math: 29% | Reading: 41%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1898 Kennesaw Due West Rd Nw
Kennesaw, GA 30152
(678) 594-8190
Kennesaw, GA 30152
(678) 594-8190
Grades: 9-12
| 1,836 students
Rank: #1212.
Hayes Elementary School
(Math: 34% | Reading: 34%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1501 Kennesaw Due West Rd Nw
Kennesaw, GA 30152
(678) 594-8127
Kennesaw, GA 30152
(678) 594-8127
Grades: PK-5
| 863 students
Rank: #1313.
North Cobb High School
(Math: 26% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
3400 Old 41 Hwy Nw
Kennesaw, GA 30144
(770) 975-6685
Kennesaw, GA 30144
(770) 975-6685
Grades: 9-12
| 2,631 students
Rank: #1414.
Devereux Ackerman Academy
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1291 Stanley Rd Nw
Kennesaw, GA 30152
(770) 427-0147
Kennesaw, GA 30152
(770) 427-0147
Grades: 5-12
| 62 students
Rank: n/an/a
3155 Jiles Rd Nw
Kennesaw, GA 30144
(678) 594-8172
Kennesaw, GA 30144
(678) 594-8172
Grades: PK-2
| 590 students
Rank: n/an/a
Northwest Classical Academy
Charter School
3010 Cobb Parkway North
Kennesaw, GA 30152
(470) 502-9700
Kennesaw, GA 30152
(470) 502-9700
Grades: K-6
| 505 students
Kennesaw, Georgia Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Kennesaw Charter School (Closed 2021)
Charter School
3010 Cobb Pkwy Nw
Kennesaw, GA 30152
(678) 290-9628
Kennesaw, GA 30152
(678) 290-9628
Grades: K-5
| n/a students
6997 Kenne St
Kennesaw, GA 30144
(770) 514-3889
Kennesaw, GA 30144
(770) 514-3889
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Kennesaw, GA?
The top ranked public schools in Kennesaw, GA include Lost Mountain Middle School, Bullard Elementary School and Mcclure Middle School.
How many public schools are located in Kennesaw, GA?
16 public schools are located in Kennesaw, GA.
What percentage of students in Kennesaw, GA go to public school?
81% of all K-12 students in Kennesaw, GA are educated in public schools (compared to the GA state average of 92%).
What is the racial composition of students in Kennesaw, GA?
Kennesaw, GA public schools minority enrollment is 54% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Georgia public schools average of 63% (majority Black).
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