Campbell High School is a public high school and International Baccalaureate magnet school located in Smyrna, Georgia, northwest of Atlanta. It is part of the Cobb County School District.
Serving 3,085 students in grades 9-12, Campbell High School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Georgia for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 36% (which is lower than the Georgia state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 47% (which is higher than the Georgia state average of 40%).
The student-teacher ratio of 18:1 is higher than the Georgia state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 82% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Georgia state average of 66% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 3,085 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 18:1
- Minority Enrollment: 82%
- Graduation Rate: 86% (Btm 50% in GA)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50%
- Math Proficiency: 36% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 47% (Top 30%)
- Science Proficiency: 44% (Top 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Campbell High School serves the southeast part of Smyrna, GA, encompassing an attendance area of approximately 32.8 square miles. Families within this zone can typically expect a drive of 5-10 minutes to reach the school, with the furthest edge being about 5.9 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), GA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Campbell High School's student population of 3,085 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 176 teachers has grown by 5% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
3,085 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
176 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Year Founded
1952
School Calendar
School Rankings
Campbell High School ranks within the top 50% of all 2,192 schools in Georgia (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Campbell High School is 0.70, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.72. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#795 out of 2192 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
36%
39%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
47%
40%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
44%
40%
Student-Teacher Ratio
18:1
14:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
5%
5%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 32-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
29%
20%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 32-year historical data available below ↓
Black
43%
36%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 32-year historical data available below ↓
White
18%
34%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 32-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
5%
5%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 32-year historical data available below ↓
Graduation Rate
86%
84.4%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)24.6%
26.2%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
45%
63%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
4%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Sports
Colors
Royal blue, Silver
School Mascot
Spartans
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), GA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Campbell High School's ranking?
Campbell High School is ranked #795 out of 2,192 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Georgia.
What schools are Campbell High School often compared to?
Campbell High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Wheeler High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
36% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 39% GA state average), while 47% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 40% GA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Campbell High School?
The graduation rate of Campbell High School is 86%, which is higher than the Georgia state average of 84.4%.
How many students attend Campbell High School?
3,085 students attend Campbell High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
43% of Campbell High School students are Black, 29% of students are Hispanic, 18% of students are White, 5% of students are Asian, and 5% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Campbell High School?
Campbell High School has a student ration of 18:1, which is higher than the Georgia state average of 14:1.
What grades does Campbell High School offer ?
Campbell High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Campbell High School part of?
Campbell High School is part of Cobb County School District.
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