Kell High School’s multiracial student enrollment reached 93 for the 2024-25 school year, an increase of 20.8% over the prior year, based on data from the Georgia Department of Education.
The school’s total enrollment for 2024-25 was recorded at 1,564 students. Within this group, multiracial students represented 6% of the overall student body, ranking as the second-smallest demographic at the school.
Kell High School is part of the Cobb County School District, with district headquarters in Marietta.
Of the 110 schools in the Cobb County School District, Campbell High School reported the most multiracial students enrolled in 2024-25, totaling 149 students.
According to the National Center for Education Statistics, the racial and ethnic breakdown in Georgia public schools included approximately 36.4% Black, 35.9% white, 18.1% Hispanic, 4% Asian, 4.6% multiracial, 0.2% American Indian or Alaska Native, and 0.1% Pacific Islander.
Chronic absenteeism has continued to affect Georgia schools following the pandemic, with 20.7% of students missing 10% or more school days in 2024, according to the Georgia Department of Education. In an effort to improve attendance, GaDOE launched a statewide initiative with resources such as a live attendance dashboard, increased public awareness, and specialized support for districts with greater needs.
In 2025, Georgia lawmakers updated school attendance legislation to prohibit expulsion solely for absenteeism. The new law includes additional reporting rules and coordinates with efforts that enable students to obtain diplomas through alternate options.
By 2026, Georgia had achieved an average student-to-teacher ratio of about 14:1, which is more favorable than the national ratio of 15:1.
| School Year | Total Enrollment | Total multiracial students | % of multiracial students |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010-11 | 1,688 | 16 | 1% |
| 2011-12 | 1,623 | 32 | 2% |
| 2012-13 | 1,554 | 46 | 3% |
| 2013-14 | 1,531 | 61 | 4% |
| 2014-15 | 1,513 | 60 | 4% |
| 2015-16 | 1,464 | 58 | 4% |
| 2016-17 | 1,525 | 61 | 4% |
| 2017-18 | 1,472 | 73 | 5% |
| 2018-19 | 1,470 | 88 | 6% |
| 2019-20 | 1,455 | 87 | 6% |
| 2020-21 | 1,422 | 71 | 5% |
| 2021-22 | 1,408 | 70 | 5% |
| 2022-23 | 1,482 | 74 | 5% |
| 2023-24 | 1,547 | 77 | 5% |
| 2024-25 | 1,564 | 93 | 6% |
