Enrollment for families outside Cobb County
Choose Cobb
for your child.
Families outside Cobb County can apply to enroll at one of nine participating schools for $600 per semester. Applications open November 2 for a January start.
Find a school.
See participating schools and find the locations that work for your family.
School level
All levels | Elementary | Middle | High
13 participating schools
105,738
Students across the district.
112
Schools across the district. Nine participating schools listed below.
$600
per semester.
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participating
schools.
Learn about programs, student achievement, and campus life at the nine participating schools.
All schools
Elementary schools
Middle schools
High schools
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See how a Cobb school compares with the school assigned to your address.
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Pickett's Mill Elementary
K-5 · Acworth
A Leader in Me Lighthouse school since 2013, STEM certified, and a Georgia Math Leader school.
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Vaughan Elementary
K-5 · Powder Springs
A twice-certified STEM school with a chorus that performs across metro Atlanta.
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Clarkdale Elementary
K-5 · Austell
Certified in Arts Integration and STEAM, with the Target gifted program and 13 student clubs.
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Big Shanty Intermediate
K-5 · Austell
Certified in Arts Integration and STEAM, with the Target gifted program and 13 student clubs.
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Kennesaw Elementary
K-5 · Austell
Certified in Arts Integration and STEAM, with the Target gifted program and 13 student clubs.
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Durham Middle
6-8 · Acworth
A U.S. News top-100 Georgia middle school with band, orchestra, chorus, and drama.
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Middle
Lost Mountain Middle
6-8 · Kennesaw
Above the state average in every tested Milestones subject, with a full music program and 20 clubs.
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Middle
Cooper Middle
6-8 · Austell
A Georgia-certified STEM school where students can earn high school credit in seven subjects.
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Middle
Palmer Middle
6-8 · Kennesaw
College-readiness support, creative clubs and a focus on student well-being help Palmer students prepare for high school.
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High
Allatoona High School
9-12 · Acworth
Home to a new $25 million career academy and named Georgia's Most Positive High School in 2026.
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High
Harrison High School
9-12 · Kennesaw
A 97.8% graduation rate and a marching band that won its class at two Bands of America regionals.
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High
South Cobb High School
9-12 · Austell
Home to the Academy of Research and Medical Sciences magnet and a record 87.9% graduation rate.
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High
Kell High School
9-12 · Marietta
Explore Advanced Placement courses, a STEM Academy, the arts and student activities at Kell High School.
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Attend a Cobb school
Apply for a full school day at a participating campus. Admission depends on eligibility and available seats.
Homeschool options
Explore Cobb programs that can support your homeschool plan. Final pricing will be available by the end of October.
Tuition for a Cobb school.
$600
per semester · classes begin in January
Tuition covers a full class schedule with Cobb teachers. Students can also explore clubs, fine arts, career programs, and athletics. Offerings vary by school and grade; activities may have fees or eligibility requirements. Families provide transportation.Compare your |
$600 per semester
School-led instruction and a full class schedule
Fine arts and clubs by school and grade
Career programs at participating campuses
Athletics for eligible students
Programs vary by school and grade. Activities may have fees or eligibility requirements.
Families provide transportation.
What does each
option offer?
Compare Choose Cobb with private school, homeschool co-ops, and homeschool. Review costs, instruction, activities, and family responsibilities.
How to apply.Follow these four steps to prepare for January enrollment. |
01 · Explore schools
Review programs, grade levels, and locations to choose a school for your child.
02 · Get enrollment updates
Join the update list for enrollment news and a reminder when applications open November 2.
03 · Apply November 2
Apply when enrollment opens November 2. The district reviews student records and eligibility.
04 · Start in January
Students who are admitted begin classes in the January semester.
Questions families ask
About
enrollment.
Yes. Students who live outside Cobb County can apply for tuition-based enrollment at a participating school. Admission depends on eligibility and available seats.
Cobb residents and in-district transfers receive priority. Choose Cobb uses remaining seats within existing classroom capacity and class-size limits.
High school students must meet Georgia High School Association (GHSA) eligibility requirements. Sports and other activities vary by school and grade.
Families provide transportation to and from school.
Applications open November 2. The district reviews student records and eligibility under its enrollment policy, then shares the decision and next steps.
Enrollment updates
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November 2.
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Sign up for Choose Cobb enrollment news and application reminders. Tuition is $600 per semester. Families provide transportation. Applying for enrollment is a separate step.
