For the 2025-26 school year, there are 5 public high schools serving 7,149 students in Kennesaw, GA.
The top ranked public high schools in Kennesaw, GA are Harrison High School, Kennesaw Mountain High School and Northwest Classical Academy. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Kennesaw, GA public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 54% (versus the Georgia public high school average of 35%), and reading proficiency score of 58% (versus the 42% statewide average). High schools in Kennesaw have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 10% of Georgia public high schools.
Kennesaw, GA public high school have a Graduation Rate of 94%, which is more than the Georgia average of 85%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Harrison High School, with 97% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Georgia or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 55% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Georgia public high school average of 65% (majority Black).
Best Public High Schools in Kennesaw, GA (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Harrison High School
(Math: 69% | 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
Gr: 9-12 | 2,170 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 31%
Rank: #22.
Kennesaw Mountain High School
(Math: 52% | 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
Gr: 9-12 | 1,666 student Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 63%
Rank: #33.
Northwest Classical Academy
Charter School
(Math: 51% | Reading: 51%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
3010 Cobb Parkway North
Kennesaw, GA 30152
(470) 502-9700
Kennesaw, GA 30152
(470) 502-9700
Gr: K-12 | 728 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 43%
Rank: #44.
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: #55.
Devereux Ackerman Academy
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1291 Stanley Rd Nw
Kennesaw, GA 30152
(770) 427-0147
Kennesaw, GA 30152
(770) 427-0147
Gr: K-12 | 64 students Student-teacher ratio: 4:1 Minority enrollment: 59%
Kennesaw, Georgia 51³Ô¹ÏÍøºÚÁÏ (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Kennesaw Charter School (Closed 2023)
Charter School
3010 Cobb Pkwy Nw
Kennesaw, GA 30152
(678) 290-9628
Kennesaw, GA 30152
(678) 290-9628
Gr: K-5
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in Kennesaw, GA?
The top ranked public high schools in Kennesaw, GA include Harrison High School, Kennesaw Mountain High School and Northwest Classical Academy.
How many public high schools are located in Kennesaw?
5 public high schools are located in Kennesaw.
What is the racial composition of students in Kennesaw?
Kennesaw public high schools minority enrollment is 55% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Georgia public high schools average of 65% (majority Black).
Which public high schools in Kennesaw are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public high schools in Kennesaw include: North Cobb High School vs. Kennesaw Mountain High School, Kennesaw Mountain High School vs. North Cobb High School
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