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South Cobb High School vs. Osborne High School

Should you attend South Cobb High School or Osborne High School? Visitors to our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare their rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.

School Overview

School
South Cobb High School
1920 Clay Rd
Austell, GA 30106
: 
5/
10
Bottom 50%
Osborne High School
2451 Favor Rd Sw
Marietta, GA 30060
: 
3/
10
Bottom 50%
Overview
Serving 2,137 students in grades 9-12, South Cobb High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Georgia for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 26% (which is lower than the Georgia state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 39% (which is lower than the Georgia state average of 40%).
The student-teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the Georgia state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 94% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Georgia state average of 65% (majority Black).
Serving 2,773 students in grades 9-12, Osborne High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Georgia for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 15% (which is lower than the Georgia state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 27% (which is lower than the Georgia state average of 40%).
The student-teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the Georgia state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 95% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Georgia state average of 65% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Grades Offered
9-12
9-12
Total Students
2,137 students
2,773 students
This chart illustrates the total number of students at South Cobb High School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Osborne High School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
% Male | % Female
50% | 50%
54% | 46%
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at South Cobb High School.
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Osborne High School.
Total Classroom Teachers
130 teachers
175 teachers
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at South Cobb High School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Osborne High School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
Student-Teacher Ratio
16:1
16:1
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at South Cobb High School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Cobb County School District and the state of Georgia, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Osborne High School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Cobb County School District and the state of Georgia, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.

Test Scores

#1181 out of 2192 schools in GA
(Bottom 50%)
#1718 out of 2192 schools in GA
(Bottom 50%)
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of South Cobb High School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Osborne High School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
26%
(Bottom 50% in GA)
15%
(Bottom 50% in GA)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at South Cobb High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Cobb County School District and Georgia public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Osborne High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Cobb County School District and Georgia public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
39%
(Top 50% in GA)(21-22 School Year Data)
27%
(Bottom 50% in GA)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at South Cobb High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Cobb County School District and Georgia public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Osborne High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Cobb County School District and Georgia public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
37%
(Top 50% in GA)(21-22 School Year Data)
29%
(Bottom 50% in GA)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at South Cobb High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the Cobb County School District and Georgia public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Osborne High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the Cobb County School District and Georgia public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
80%
(Bottom 50% in GA)
74%
(Bottom 50% in GA)
This chart presents a comparison of the graduation rate of South Cobb High School with the average graduation rate observed in the Cobb County School District and Georgia public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the graduation rate of Osborne High School with the average graduation rate observed in the Cobb County School District and Georgia public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.

Students by Grade

Students by Grade
This chart displays the students of South Cobb High School by grade.
This chart displays the students of Osborne High School by grade.
Grade 9 Students
688
934
Grade 10 Students
526
708
Grade 11 Students
430
568
Grade 12 Students
493
563

Students by Ethnicity

% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
1%
1%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at South Cobb High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Cobb County School District and in Georgia, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Osborne High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Cobb County School District and in Georgia, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Hispanic
34%
66%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at South Cobb High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Cobb County School District and in Georgia, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Osborne High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Cobb County School District and in Georgia, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Black
56%
26%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at South Cobb High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Cobb County School District and in Georgia, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Osborne High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Cobb County School District and in Georgia, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% White
6%
5%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at South Cobb High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Cobb County School District and in Georgia, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Osborne High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Cobb County School District and in Georgia, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
3%
2%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at South Cobb High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Cobb County School District and in Georgia, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Osborne High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Cobb County School District and in Georgia, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
0.57
0.50
This chart showcases the diversity score of South Cobb High School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Cobb County School District and Georgia, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the diversity score of Osborne High School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Cobb County School District and Georgia, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.

Additional Information

Eligible for Free Lunch
67%
75%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at South Cobb High School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Cobb County School District and Georgia, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Osborne High School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Cobb County School District and Georgia, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
14%
10%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at South Cobb High School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Cobb County School District and Georgia, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Osborne High School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Cobb County School District and Georgia, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
 
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