Your guide to the 2018-2019 Cobb County school year
The 2018-2019 school year is approaching fast for Cobb students, with kids returning to classrooms Wednesday, Aug. 1.
Cobb County School Calendar:
- First day of school: Aug. 1
- Fall Break: Sept. 24-28
- Thanksgiving Break: Nov. 19-23
- Winter Break: Dec. 24 - Jan. 4
- School Holiday: Feb. 18-22
- Spring Break: April 1-5
- Last day of school: May 22
Enrollment Information: Cobb County student enrollment information
Bus Routes: Cobb County schools bus stop information
The district has 112,084 students, 7,280 teachers and 10,733 employees.
- 67 elementary schools
- 25 middle schools
- 16 high schools
- 1 charter school
- 1 special education center
- 1 adult education center
- 1 performing arts center
Demographics:
- White: 37.7 percent
- Black: 30.9 percent
- Hispanic: 21.7 percent
- Asian: 5.6 percent
- Multiracial: 3.8 percent
- American Indian: less than 1 percent
- Pacific Islander: less than 1 percent
School menus:
Information about Cobb County school menus can be found on the district's food and nutrition page.
Cobb County School leadership:
Cobb County has a seven-member board of education, with Chris Ragsdale serving as superintendent. If interested in attending a board meeting, information can be found on the board's meeting schedule. Those interested also have the option of watching live broadcasts of the district's board meetings.
Other Info:
- Graduation rate (2017): 83.8 percent
- School tax millage rate (2018): 18.90 mills
- Budget (2018): $1.2 billion
You can find information about your school, such as test scores, graduation rates and school climate rating at the Ultimate Atlanta School Guide.
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