Public schools in Austell, GA
6 open public schools with an address in Austell, operated by 1 education agency. Compare size, staffing, grade spans, and school type, then confirm assignment with the district.
Public schools
6
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
Reported students
5,750
6 schools reporting · NCES 2024–25
Median student–teacher ratio
14.3:1
Georgia median 13.7:1
Charter schools
0
1 magnet · 0 virtual
An overview of Austell public schools
The federal directory lists 6 public schools in Austell, GA: 3 elementary, 2 middle, 1 high. The 6 schools that reported 2024–25 membership enrolled 5,750 students, an average of 958 per school. The largest campus is South Cobb High School (2,081 students), and the largest elementary school is Clarkdale Elementary School (785).
Every listed school belongs to Cobb County. City names come from school mailing addresses, which often differ from district or municipal boundaries.
Across schools that reported staffing, the median student–teacher ratio is 14.3:1, similar to the statewide school median of 13.7:1. A ratio counts classroom-teacher FTE against total enrollment, so specialized programs and part-time staffing can move it; ask schools for actual class sizes by grade.
School choice options include 1 magnet school. Application windows and lotteries usually open months before the school year.
About 95% of students in reporting schools were eligible for free or reduced-price meals in 2024–25. This describes the community served; it is not a quality signal, and community-eligibility schools can report differently.
School districts and agencies serving Austell
Elementary schools in Austell
3| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Austell Elementary School Cobb County | PK–05 | 367 | 10.8:1 | |
| Clarkdale Elementary School Cobb County | PK–05 | 785 | 13.1:1 | |
| Sanders Elementary School Cobb County | PK–05 | 626 | 11.6:1 |
Middle schools in Austell
2| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cooper Middle School Cobb County | 06–08 | 1,000 | 15.8:1 | |
| Garrett Middle School Cobb County | 06–08 | 891 | 15.4:1 |
High schools in Austell
1| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| South Cobb High School Cobb County · Magnet | 09–12 | 2,081 | 15.8:1 |
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White5.3%
- Hispanic35.7%
- Black54.2%
- Asian0.9%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0.1%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.2%
- Multiracial3.6%
Enrollment-weighted across 6 Austell schools with NCES CCD 2024–25 race/ethnicity counts (5,750 students). Privacy suppression can leave small gaps.
Questions about public schools in Austell
How many public schools are in Austell, GA?
The current NCES directory lists 6 open public schools with a location address in Austell: 3 elementary, 2 middle, 1 high. Together they reported 5,750 students in 2024–25. The count includes charter, alternative, and special-purpose public schools; it excludes private schools.
Which school districts serve Austell?
All listed public schools with an address in Austell belong to Cobb County. Mailing cities do not always match district boundaries, so confirm the district for a specific home address.
What is the largest public high school in Austell?
South Cobb High School reported the largest high-school enrollment in Austell, with 2,081 students in 2024–25 (grades 09–12). Size is a description of the campus, not a quality measure.
Are there charter schools in Austell?
No school with an address in Austell is identified as a charter school in the current NCES directory. Families may still have charter or virtual options elsewhere in Georgia.
What is the typical student–teacher ratio in Austell schools?
The median reported student–teacher ratio across Austell public schools is 14.3:1, similar to the Georgia school median of 13.7:1. The ratio divides enrollment by classroom-teacher FTE; it is not an average class size.
Does living in Austell guarantee a seat at a specific school?
No. Assignment depends on the district's attendance boundaries, programs, and enrollment rules, which can split a city or cross city lines. Use the district profile and its official boundary or school-locator tool to confirm the assigned school for an exact address.
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Sources: NCES Common Core of Data 2025–26 preliminary directory (schools, grades, addresses, charter status) and 2024–25 nonfiscal files (enrollment, teachers, race/ethnicity, meal eligibility); Civil Rights Data Collection 2021–22 (AP and computer science). Cities are grouped by school mailing address. Methodology · All Georgia cities