A Choose Cobb participating school · Grades 3-5 · Kennesaw

Big Shanty

Intermediate School

Big Shanty serves students in third through fifth grade in a STEM-certified school. Teachers connect STEM learning to daily classroom work and place students at the center of the learning experience. Gifted and Advanced Content services support eligible learners, and an on-campus after-school program gives families an option for care after dismissal.

Stem throughout the day

Big Shanty integrates STEM learning into daily instruction and is listed among Cobb County STEM-certified and AdvancED STEM-certified schools.

Focused on grades 3-5

The school's grade-level teams serve third, fourth and fifth graders as they build skills for middle school.

Academic challenge

Gifted and Advanced Content services provide additional learning opportunities for eligible students.

After-school care

The school's after-school program operates until 6 p.m. on school days, including early-release days. Separate registration and fees apply.

A U.S. News top-100 Georgia middle school.

One of 12 Cobb schools to make the statewide top 100.

Above the state in every subject.

Math, science, and social studies all came in above the Georgia average on the 2026 Milestones.

A Georgia Math Leaders school.

Recognized by the State Superintendent in three categories: 8th grade Gateway growth, high school achievement, and high school growth (April 2025).

A teacher worth celebrating.

Dr. Mary Colclasure, 8th grade math, is Durham's 2026 Teacher of the Year.