South Cobb High School
| South Cobb High School | |
|---|---|
| Address | |
1920 Clay Road 30106 United States | |
| Coordinates | 33°50′08″N 84°36′32″W / 33.8355°N 84.609°W |
| Information | |
| Type | Public high school |
| Motto | The future belongs to those who prepare for it today. |
| Established | 1952 |
| School district | Cobb County School District |
| Principal | TJ Perry |
| Staff | 124.20 (on an FTE basis)[1] |
| Grades | 9–12 |
| Enrollment | 2081 (2024–2025) |
| Student to teacher ratio | 17.13[1] |
| Color(s) |
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| Nickname | The Nest |
| Rival | Pebblebrook High School |
| Website | www |
South Cobb High School is an American public high school in Austell, Georgia. Founded in 1952, it is part of the Cobb County School District. Clint Terza succeeded Ashley Hosey as principal in 2016. Nominated as a National School of Excellence, South Cobb High School participates in the Cobb County magnet program. The school houses the county's program for medical sciences.
Notable alumni
- Nick Ayers, political analyst; graduated from South Cobb in 2000[2]
- Roy Barnes, former Georgia governor; graduated from South Cobb in 1966[3]
- Andrés Cabrero, professional soccer player
- Robby Hammock, former professional baseball player (Arizona Diamondbacks); current manager of the Mobile BayBears; graduated from South Cobb in 1995[4]
- Jerry Jacobs, Detroit Lions cornerback; graduated from South Cobb in 2016[5]
- Garrison Johnson, professional basketball player; graduated from South Cobb in 2006[6]
- Justin Jones, Los Angeles Chargers defensive tackle; graduated from South Cobb in 2014[7]
- Kenny McKinley, Denver Broncos receiver; graduated from South Cobb in 2005[8]
- Billy Wilkins, developer of the Wesley Sleep Program and original member of band Third Day
- Jimmy Wang Yang, professional wrestler
References
- ^ a b "Search for Public Schools - South Cobb High School (130129000574)". National Center for Education Statistics. Institute of Education Sciences. Retrieved February 18, 2024.
- ^ Howard, Marcus E. (August 16, 2010). "Cobb native becomes power player in D.C." Marietta Daily Journal. Archived from the original on July 14, 2011. Retrieved November 18, 2010.
- ^ "New Georgia Encyclopedia: Roy Barnes (b. 1948)". Georgiaencyclopedia.org. Retrieved March 15, 2025.
- ^ "Curve manager named". Altoona Mirror. January 23, 2024. Retrieved March 31, 2024.
- ^ Daeschner, Trenton (May 6, 2020). "Arkansas State transfer arrives cleared of ACL injury". wholehogsports.com. Retrieved September 12, 2021.
- ^ "NBA Draft prospect Garrison Johnson". Draft Express. Archived from the original on February 22, 2014. Retrieved February 16, 2014.
- ^ "Justin Jones, 2014 Strongside Defensive End, NC State". Rivals.com. Retrieved June 12, 2025.
- ^ "Kenny McKinley, 2005 Athlete, South Carolina". Rivals.com. Retrieved June 12, 2025.
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