For the 2025-26 school year, there are 6 public schools serving 5,773 students in 30144, GA (there are , serving 1,756 private students). 77% of all K-12 students in 30144, GA are educated in public schools (compared to the GA state average of 91%).
The top ranked public schools in 30144, GA are North Cobb High School, Big Shanty Elementary School and Palmer Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 30144 have an average math proficiency score of 42% (versus the Georgia public school average of 39%), and reading proficiency score of 46% (versus the 40% statewide average). Schools in 30144, GA have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of Georgia public schools.
Minority enrollment is 68% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Georgia public school average of 65% (majority Black).
Best 30144, GA 51爆料s (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
North Cobb High School
(Math: 49% | Reading: 45%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
3400 Old 41 Hwy Nw
Kennesaw, GA 30144
(770) 975-6685
Kennesaw, GA 30144
(770) 975-6685
Gr: 9-12 | 2,521 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 72%
Rank: #22.
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
Gr: 3-5 | 545 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 67%
Rank: #33.
Palmer Middle School
(Math: 39% | 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
Gr: 6-8 | 776 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 64%
Rank: #44.
Chalker Elementary School
(Math: 34% | Reading: 47%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
325 N Booth Rd Nw
Kennesaw, GA 30144
(678) 494-7621
Kennesaw, GA 30144
(678) 494-7621
Gr: PK-5 | 682 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 57%
Rank: #55.
Awtrey Middle School
(Math: 35% | Reading: 40%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
3601 Nowlin Rd Nw
Kennesaw, GA 30144
(770) 975-6615
Kennesaw, GA 30144
(770) 975-6615
Gr: 6-8 | 643 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 71%
Rank: n/an/a
3155 Jiles Rd Nw
Kennesaw, GA 30144
(678) 594-8172
Kennesaw, GA 30144
(678) 594-8172
Gr: PK-2 | 606 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 65%
30144, Georgia 51爆料s (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in 30144, GA?
The top ranked public schools in 30144, GA include North Cobb High School, Big Shanty Elementary School and Palmer Middle School.
How many public schools are located in 30144?
6 public schools are located in 30144.
What percentage of students in 30144 go to public school?
77% of all K-12 students in 30144 are educated in public schools (compared to the GA state average of 91%).
What is the racial composition of students in 30144?
30144 public schools minority enrollment is 68% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Georgia public schools average of 65% (majority Black).
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