For the 2025 school year, there are 6 public schools serving 5,798 students in Austell, GA (there are 5 private schools, serving 483 private students). 92% of all K-12 students in Austell, GA are educated in public schools (compared to the GA state average of 91%).
The top ranked public schools in Austell, GA are Clarkdale Elementary School, Austell Elementary School and South Cobb High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Austell, GA public schools have an average math proficiency score of 30% (versus the Georgia public school average of 38%), and reading proficiency score of 31% (versus the 40% statewide average). Schools in Austell have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Georgia public schools.
Minority enrollment is 94% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Georgia public school average of 65% (majority Black).
Best Public Schools in Austell, GA (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Clarkdale Elementary School
(Math: 47% | Reading: 40%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
4725 Ewing Rd
Austell, GA 30106
(770) 819-2422
Austell, GA 30106
(770) 819-2422
Grades: PK-5
| 745 students
Rank: #22.
Austell Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
5600 Mulberry St
Austell, GA 30106
(770) 819-5804
Austell, GA 30106
(770) 819-5804
Grades: PK-5
| 358 students
Rank: #33.
South Cobb High School
(Math: 32% | Reading: 39%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1920 Clay Rd
Austell, GA 30106
(770) 819-2611
Austell, GA 30106
(770) 819-2611
Grades: 9-12
| 2,137 students
Rank: #44.
Cooper Middle School
(Math: 30% | Reading: 34%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
4605 Ewing Rd
Austell, GA 30106
(770) 819-2438
Austell, GA 30106
(770) 819-2438
Grades: 6-8
| 1,056 students
Rank: #55.
Garrett Middle School
(Math: 23% | Reading: 23%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
5235 Austell Powder Springs Rd
Austell, GA 30106
(770) 819-2466
Austell, GA 30106
(770) 819-2466
Grades: 6-8
| 883 students
Rank: #66.
Sanders Elementary School
(Math: 21% | Reading: 22%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1550 Anderson Mill Rd
Austell, GA 30106
(770) 819-2568
Austell, GA 30106
(770) 819-2568
Grades: PK-5
| 619 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Austell, GA?
The top ranked public schools in Austell, GA include Clarkdale Elementary School, Austell Elementary School and South Cobb High School.
How many public schools are located in Austell?
6 public schools are located in Austell.
What percentage of students in Austell go to public school?
92% of all K-12 students in Austell are educated in public schools (compared to the GA state average of 91%).
What is the racial composition of students in Austell?
Austell public schools minority enrollment is 94% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Georgia public schools average of 65% (majority Black).
Which public schools in Austell are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public schools in Austell include: Garrett Middle School vs. Cooper Middle School, Cooper Middle School vs. Garrett Middle School, Clarkdale Elementary School vs. Austell Elementary School
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