2023 Best schools in Cobb County

• Marietta, GA•

• Private School•

• PK, K-12

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  Rating 4.29 out of 5  102 reviews

Parent: It has been a few weeks since our youngest graduated from Walker and I have had the time and energy to reflect on all that the school has meant to our daughter, our son, and to us as parents. We are so grateful to have had our children at a school with so many amazing role models. Teachers who are experts in their fields AND love young people- what a gift! Coaches who cared about our kids on and off the field/court- you shaped who they are! You challenged our children and you loved on them and we can't thank you enough. And thanks to the other families who shared their lives (and the ups and downs of parenting) along the way. Bar and Bat Mitzvahs, Diwali celebrations, church mission events, backyard picnics, and simple conversations in the parking lot- all of these moments added to our family's experience as well. Thank you, Walker. You showed us that middle school and high school are not just phases to be endured but times to be celebrated. You taught our children well!... Read 102 reviews

• grade A+

• Students 916

• Student-teacher ratio 7:1

• Cobb County Schools, GA•

• 9-12

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  Rating 3.89 out of 5  559 reviews

Senior: Walton is a fantastic school that prides itself on many achievements, as it should. It is wonderfully maintained and it has a golden standard. However, as a student, it can sometimes be a bit suffocating depending on the diffuculty of classes being taken. Overall, a wonderful school that lives up to it's reputation, just needs to be acknowledged as a potential challenge for students!... Read 559 reviews

• grade A+

• Students 2,709

• Student-teacher ratio 20:1

• Kennesaw, GA•

• Private School•

• PK, K-12

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  Rating 4.53 out of 5  263 reviews

Sophomore: I have been going to Mount Paran since the 5th grade and have loved every second of it. Mount Paran has given me so many opportunities that I never thought I could have! From the Friday night football games to the opening night of the different shows MPC has shaped me into the person that I am today! I learn so much about my community, the would, and Jesus everyday! From small groups, chaples, and teacher mentors these are some of the ways that I have grown in my faith in Christ. There is no better place that I want to be then here at MPC!... Read 263 reviews

• grade A+

• Students 1,255

• Student-teacher ratio 7:1

• Cobb County Schools, GA•

• 9-12

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  Rating 3.92 out of 5  502 reviews

Senior: I like the inclusive feel from the counselors and staff, especially with the incoming freshman and the graduating seniors to help create a non-polarizing environment for students. Also, the amount of extra curricular activities and opportunities offered from the school exceed my expectations and previous school I attended. The reason why this school does not have all five stars is the lack of informational communication from the school, there can sometimes be a loss of communication on school events and school activities which can be detrimental for the student based on what those events entail. Overall the school is great, you meet many friends, have opportunities, and a safe environment for high educational learning.... Read 502 reviews

• grade A+

• Students 2,308

• Student-teacher ratio 18:1

• Cobb County Schools, GA•

• 9-12

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  Rating 3.97 out of 5  550 reviews

Senior: Lassiter High school is a wonderful school. There are copious amounts of opportunities for students of all kind. Whether one has a learning disability, special needs, or the just the average student, Lassiter caters to all student needs. From pep rallies to every club you can think of, Lassiter has it. LOL, Languages of Lassiter, is a club for all students to learn and engulf themselves into different cultures through food! This is just one of many inclusive clubs, They offer Gay-Straight-Alliance club, DECA, NHS, and more! The faculty does a great job of helping students with different learning styles and offering help/study sessions.... Read 550 reviews

• grade A+

• Students 1,983

• Student-teacher ratio 18:1

• Cobb County Schools, GA•

• 9-12

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  Rating 3.94 out of 5  710 reviews

Alum: What I loved most about Kennesaw Mountain was the atmosphere. The school was well-decorated and smelled decent most of the time and everyone there tried their best to make it a pleasant place to come to every day. Most of the teachers there are amazing and are always ready to help. You can really tell that some of them are passionate about teaching and are there just for the kids. Overall, a pretty amazing high school experience. GO MUSTANGS!... Read 710 reviews

• grade A+

• Students 1,794

• Student-teacher ratio 17:1

• Smyrna, GA•

• Private School•

• PK, K-12

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  Rating 4.15 out of 5  141 reviews

Senior: Overall I have loved attending Whitefield Academy! It is clear that all the teachers care about their students and work to form personal relationships with them and help them succeed. The environment is friendly and welcoming and feels like family.... Read 141 reviews

• grade A+

• Students 897

• Student-teacher ratio 10:1

• Cobb County Schools, GA•

• 9-12

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  Rating 3.83 out of 5  396 reviews

Sophomore: I love Pope because of the great atmosphere, and the way people are committed to learning. I have had great teachers here! They really engage with you and want you to succeed. I usually get to school 20 minutes early and my first period math teacher and I have great conversations! She is really open, and she listens to what I have to say. I also had a great Spanish teacher last year who recently retired, but she will always be one of my favorites. Also, we also have really great sports teams and extra curricular activities! Of course, Pope isn’t perfect, but I do like the constant efforts from the faculty to make it a wonderful learning environment!... Read 396 reviews

• grade A+

• Students 1,872

• Student-teacher ratio 18:1

• Cobb County Schools, GA•

• 9-12

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  Rating 4.1 out of 5  721 reviews

Alum: I really enjoyed the culture at Hillgrove. School pride is crazy in Powder Springs, I still see so many cars with Hillgrove letter magnets. I was in the orchestra and marching band and being in the arts program at Hillgrove allowed me opportunities like preforming at Carnegie Hall and even in China. Our football team is well known, and you can find people wearing spirit wear everywhere. I fell in love with environmental engineering because of the wonderful math and science program there. Loved it!... Read 721 reviews

• grade A

• Students 2,302

• Student-teacher ratio 19:1

• Kennesaw, GA•

• Private School•

• PK, K-12

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  Rating 4.45 out of 5  139 reviews

Alum: I graduated from NCCS & believe it was the best investment/sacrifice my parents made for me. The life-long friendships I have from NCCS are ones I will forever be grateful for. While most of our learning incorporated some sort of Christian focus, this never took away from the rigorous & challenging courses here (a common christian school assumption!). I can't emphasize enough how well we were prepared for college- both academically and spiritually. As I got to college, it didn't take me long to notice the difference in education experience between my friends & I (how to study & how to defend my faith were the most obvious things). S/O to my teacher who gave me her marketing book my senior year because she saw something in me that I couldn't. She guided me down my career path before I even knew what it was. Not sure where else you could find a place that values education at this degree while also preparing each student spiritually before college. Thankful for this place every day!... Read 139 reviews

• grade A

• Students 1,121

• Student-teacher ratio 7:1

• Cobb County Schools, GA•

• PK, K-5

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  Rating 4.5 out of 5  2 reviews

Junior: I loved my experience at Timber Ridge. I went there from 1st through fifth grade and had the best time. There is nothing bad to say about the teachers or administration; they cared about the kids and did their job well. Overall, the experience was great.... Read 2 reviews

• grade A

• Students 486

• Student-teacher ratio 11:1

• Marietta City Schools, GA•

• 3-5

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  Rating 4.5 out of 5  2 reviews

Alum: Marietta Center for Advanced Academics (MCAA) is a wonderful elementary school that I attended when I was younger (4th-5th grade). Though the curriculum was very advanced, emphasizing learning on STEM, subjects were still fun & easy to understand. I remember doing lots of hands-on projects, from science to ELA. The teachers had us interact with other students through group projects, and as a class, we'd even have engaging table talks as we'd review learning material together. One time my 4th-grade social studies teacher told us that our curriculum (i.e. materials, textbooks) equates to college-level learning. Amazingly, as a current Dual Enrollment student, I can attest to this fact. As an elementary school, many concepts we went into depth on at MCAA shared the same learning level as your everyday college. Having its own diverse library, enthusiastic staff, outstanding resources & programs, as well as holding great concern for student health, MCAA is a phenomenal school to attend.... Read 2 reviews

• grade A

• Students 307

• Student-teacher ratio 15:1

• Cobb County Schools, GA•

• PK, K-5

• grade A

• Students 1,000

• Student-teacher ratio 13:1

• Cobb County Schools, GA•

• 6-8

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  Rating 3.15 out of 5  13 reviews

Middle School Student: It's extremely fun, especially connections, the workload can be a bit tough at times, but besides that it's a great school. The girl's dress code is strict though, like, extremely strict, would've been excellent besides that.... Read 13 reviews

• grade A

• Students 1,270

• Student-teacher ratio 17:1

• Cobb County Schools, GA•

• 9-12

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  Rating 3.9 out of 5  547 reviews

Senior: I loved the opportunity to receive amazing education every year of high school! Not to mention, I have established life-long relationships with new friends and genuine teachers. These teachers not only care about your education, but your life outside of school as well. There are multiple ways to get involved in the community through clubs and sports. I have had a wonderful experience at Harrison High School.... Read 547 reviews

• grade A

• Students 2,249

• Student-teacher ratio 20:1

• Cobb County Schools, GA•

• 6-8

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  Rating 2.83 out of 5  6 reviews

Junior: Due to Simpson's amazing teachers, I was able to get into one of the best magnet schools in Georgia. Everyone there was supportive as well as passionate about the subjects that they taught. I truly enjoyed the student body, the academics, and the resources available.... Read 6 reviews

• grade A

• Students 901

• Student-teacher ratio 16:1

• Cobb County Schools, GA•

• PK, K-5

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  Rating 4 out of 5  1 review

Parent: The facility is new and great. This school is constantly growing, and the school offers many wonderful learning resources. There are plenty of activities, but bullying is uncommon but left unaddressed.... Read 1 review

• grade A

• Students 1,143

• Student-teacher ratio 14:1

• Cobb County Schools, GA•

• PK, K-5

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  Rating 5 out of 5  2 reviews

Niche User: Great school. It not only helped lay the foundation for a future full of success, but it also helped me develop friendships that have lasted for several years now.... Read 2 reviews

• grade A

• Students 597

• Student-teacher ratio 11:1

• Cobb County Schools, GA•

• PK, K-5

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  Rating 5 out of 5  1 review

Parent: Amazing school with outstanding teachers. The staff of Murdock, as a whole, believes in each and every student. Murdock is outstanding!... Read 1 review

• grade A

• Students 915

• Student-teacher ratio 15:1

• Cobb County Schools, GA•

• PK, K-5

• grade A

• Students 775

• Student-teacher ratio 13:1

• Marietta, GA•

• Private School•

• 6-12

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  Rating 4.25 out of 5  65 reviews

Middle School Student: I go to Dominion, and I think that it is a great school! Some if the teachers are so nice, and the coaches are cool as well! The only one thing i would change is having the coaches not be teachers as well. Sometimes they will bring your school life into sports. Like, "Practice this at home, but AFTER you complete the test corrections and the homework." One of my coaches would always embarrass me in front of the whole team and say I made the team worse. I don't play that sport anymore for that reason. If the coaches were nicer, this would definitely get a five star. Overall, a good school!... Read 65 reviews

• grade A

• Students 259

• Student-teacher ratio 8:1

• Cobb County Schools, GA•

• 6-8

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  Rating 4 out of 5  1 review

Alum: Dodgen prepared me well for high school and the teachers there are just fantastic. All the students are very kindnand welcoming. I really enjoyed learning and making friends there.... Read 1 review

• grade A

• Students 1,231

• Student-teacher ratio 17:1

• Cobb County Schools, GA•

• 6-8

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  Rating 3.63 out of 5  8 reviews

Middle School Student: I really enjoyed going to Hightower Trail because of the positive environment. All of the students were kind, and the teachers were always ready to help. The school always had an adequate amount of resources. There were also a lot of clubs. I grew from the experience.... Read 8 reviews

• grade A

• Students 1,035

• Student-teacher ratio 16:1

• Cobb County Schools, GA•

• PK, K-5

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  Rating 5 out of 5  2 reviews

Alum: I loved and still, love Kincaid so much. Kincaid has such a friendly environment, and the staff members truly dedicate themselves to helping each child find their voice and grow into the person they are meant to be.... Read 2 reviews

• grade A

• Students 600

• Student-teacher ratio 13:1

• Cobb County Schools, GA•

• PK, K-5

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  Rating 5 out of 5  3 reviews

Parent: Rocky Mount is an excellent neighborhood school. The administration is kind and the teachers tailor instruction to match each student's individual needs. This leads to increased success for all students. My daughter loves going to school and says every school day is the best day.... Read 3 reviews

• grade A

• Students 527

• Student-teacher ratio 13:1