October 27, 2026 — Pope High School’s Class of 2026 has another achievement to celebrate. Students earned ACT scores that exceeded district, state, and national averages. 

Pope students earned an average ACT composite score of 24.7 out of 36 possible points, topping Georgia’s average by 3.8 points and the national average by 5.5 points. Their performance also exceeded the Cobb Schools districtwide average of 23.0 by 1.7 points. 

The Greyhounds recorded the fourth-highest average ACT composite score in the district. The school’s ACT performance provides another opportunity to highlight student preparation for college, careers, and life after graduation. 

The ACT results follow another strong performance on the SAT, with Pope students also soaring past district, state, and national averages. The Greyhounds' success extends beyond test scores. Pope's graduation rate increased from 98.2% to 98.4%, the third-highest rate in Cobb Schools

Together, these achievements reflect the commitment of Pope and Cobb Schools to preparing students for success in the classroom and beyond.