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

MORE: Cobb County 2017-2018 Georgia Milestones results

Number of Schools: 

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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