For the 2025 school year, there are 16 public schools serving 15,117 students in Kennesaw, GA (there are 15 private schools, serving 3,567 private students). 81% of all K-12 students in Kennesaw, GA are educated in public schools (compared to the GA state average of 91%).
The top ranked public schools in Kennesaw, GA are Harrison High School, Lost Mountain Middle 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 50% (versus the Georgia public school average of 38%), and reading proficiency score of 53% (versus the 40% statewide average). Schools in Kennesaw have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of Georgia public schools.
Minority enrollment is 57% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Georgia public school average of 65% (majority Black).
Best Public Schools in Kennesaw, GA (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Harrison High School
(Math: 70% | Reading: 80%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
4500 Due West Rd Nw
Kennesaw, GA 30152
(678) 594-8104
Kennesaw, GA 30152
(678) 594-8104
Grades: 9-12
| 2,170 students
Rank: #22.
Lost Mountain Middle School
(Math: 62% | Reading: 64%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
700 Old Mountain Rd Nw
Kennesaw, GA 30152
(678) 594-8224
Kennesaw, GA 30152
(678) 594-8224
Grades: 6-8
| 993 students
Rank: #33.
Mcclure Middle School
(Math: 59% | Reading: 58%)
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
| 1,003 students
Rank: #44.
Bullard Elementary School
(Math: 53% | 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
| 822 students
Rank: #55.
Northwest Classical Academy
Charter School
(Math: 55% | Reading: 51%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
3010 Cobb Parkway North
Kennesaw, GA 30152
(470) 502-9700
Kennesaw, GA 30152
(470) 502-9700
Grades: K-12
| 728 students
Rank: #66.
Kennesaw Mountain High School
(Math: 49% | Reading: 57%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1898 Kennesaw Due West Rd Nw
Kennesaw, GA 30152
(678) 594-8190
Kennesaw, GA 30152
(678) 594-8190
Grades: 9-12
| 1,666 students
Rank: #77.
Lewis Elementary School
(Math: 51% | Reading: 51%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
4179 Jim Owens Rd Nw
Kennesaw, GA 30152
(770) 975-6673
Kennesaw, GA 30152
(770) 975-6673
Grades: PK-5
| 552 students
Rank: #88.
Palmer Middle School
(Math: 45% | 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
| 776 students
Rank: #99.
Chalker Elementary School
(Math: 46% | 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
| 682 students
Rank: #1010.
Big Shanty Elementary School
(Math: 49% | Reading: 44%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1575 Ben King Rd Nw
Kennesaw, GA 30144
(678) 594-8023
Kennesaw, GA 30144
(678) 594-8023
Grades: 3-5
| 545 students
Rank: #1111.
North Cobb High School
(Math: 41% | Reading: 45%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
3400 Old 41 Hwy Nw
Kennesaw, GA 30144
(770) 975-6685
Kennesaw, GA 30144
(770) 975-6685
Grades: 9-12
| 2,521 students
Rank: #1212.
Hayes Elementary School
(Math: 42% | Reading: 41%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1501 Kennesaw Due West Rd Nw
Kennesaw, GA 30152
(678) 594-8127
Kennesaw, GA 30152
(678) 594-8127
Grades: PK-5
| 801 students
Rank: #1313.
Awtrey Middle School
(Math: 40% | Reading: 40%)
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
| 643 students
Rank: #1414.
Pine Mountain Middle School
(Math: 36% | 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
| 545 students
Rank: #1515.
Devereux Ackerman Academy
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1291 Stanley Rd Nw
Kennesaw, GA 30152
(770) 427-0147
Kennesaw, GA 30152
(770) 427-0147
Grades: K-12
| 64 students
Rank: n/an/a
3155 Jiles Rd Nw
Kennesaw, GA 30144
(678) 594-8172
Kennesaw, GA 30144
(678) 594-8172
Grades: PK-2
| 606 students
Kennesaw, Georgia Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Kennesaw Charter School (Closed 2023)
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 Harrison High School, Lost Mountain Middle School and Mcclure Middle School.
How many public schools are located in Kennesaw?
16 public schools are located in Kennesaw.
What percentage of students in Kennesaw go to public school?
81% of all K-12 students in Kennesaw are educated in public schools (compared to the GA state average of 91%).
What is the racial composition of students in Kennesaw?
Kennesaw public schools minority enrollment is 57% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Georgia public schools average of 65% (majority Black).
Which public schools in Kennesaw are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public schools in Kennesaw include: North Cobb High School vs. Kennesaw Mountain High School, Kennesaw Mountain High School vs. North Cobb High School, Big Shanty Elementary School vs. Kennesaw Elementary School
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