For the 2026 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 (2026)
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 Public Schools (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