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South Cobb High School vs. Pebblebrook High School

Should you attend South Cobb High School or Pebblebrook 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
: 
6/
10
Top 50%
Pebblebrook High School
991 Old Alabama Rd Sw
Mableton, GA 30126
: 
4/
10
Bottom 50%
Top Rankings

South Cobb High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Georgia for:

Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools
Most improved public schools (Top 10%)
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Overview
Serving 2,137 students in grades 9-12, South Cobb High School ranks in the top 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 2,574 students in grades 9-12, Pebblebrook 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 33% (which is lower than the Georgia state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 29% (which is lower than the Georgia state average of 40%).
The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is higher than the Georgia state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 96% of the student body (majority Black), 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
2,574 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 Pebblebrook High School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
% Male | % Female
50% | 50%
50% | 50%
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at South Cobb High School.
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Pebblebrook High School.
Total Classroom Teachers
130 teachers
153 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 Pebblebrook High School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
17:1
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 Pebblebrook 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

#996 out of 2204 schools in GA
(Top 50%)
#1334 out of 2204 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 2021-22 school year.
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Pebblebrook High School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2021-22 school year.
26%
(Bottom 50% in GA)(22-23 School Year Data)
33%
(Bottom 50% in GA)(22-23 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 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 Pebblebrook 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)
29%
(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 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 Pebblebrook 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)
27%
(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 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 Pebblebrook 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)(22-23 School Year Data)
74%
(Bottom 50% in GA)(22-23 School Year Data)
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 Pebblebrook 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 Pebblebrook High School by grade.
Grade 9 Students
688
863
Grade 10 Students
526
635
Grade 11 Students
430
526
Grade 12 Students
493
550

Students by Ethnicity

% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
1%
n/a
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 Pebblebrook 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 2021-22 school year.
% Hispanic
34%
44%
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 Pebblebrook 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%
49%
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 Pebblebrook 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%
4%
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 Pebblebrook 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%
3%
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 Pebblebrook 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
0.57
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 Pebblebrook 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%
72%
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 Pebblebrook 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 Pebblebrook 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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