In the 2024-25 school year, Pebblebrook High School reported an enrollment of 1,158 African American students, reflecting a 6% decrease compared with the prior year, according to data from the Georgia Department of Education.
Total student enrollment at Pebblebrook High School stood at 2,414 for 2024-25. African American students accounted for 48% of the student body, the largest demographic group at the school.
Located within the Cobb County School District, Pebblebrook High School’s district administrative offices are based in Marietta.
Out of 110 schools in the Cobb County School District, McEachern High School had the highest African American student enrollment during 2024-25, totaling 1,389 students.
Statewide, Georgia public schools served more than 1.7 million students, according to the Georgia Department of Education’s Fiscal Year 2026-1 data. Elementary levels enrolled 787,206 students (45.9%), with middle schools at 388,733 (22.7%) and high schools at 539,092 (31.4%).
Chronic absenteeism continues to challenge Georgia schools, with 20.7% of students absent 10% or more of the time in 2024, per the Georgia Department of Education. In an effort to address the issue, the department launched a statewide strategy that features a real-time attendance dashboard, an outreach campaign, and directed support to high-need districts to encourage student attendance.
In 2025, Georgia legislators approved a bill revising school attendance policies, barring expulsion solely because of absenteeism. The statute also establishes new reporting standards and strengthens connections to programs offering alternative pathways to high school diplomas.
By 2026, Georgia’s average student-to-teacher ratio was around 14:1, surpassing the national average of 15:1.
| School Year | Total Enrollment | Total African American students | % of African American students |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010-11 | 2,003 | 1,321 | 66% |
| 2011-12 | 1,869 | 1,233 | 66% |
| 2012-13 | 2,000 | 1,280 | 64% |
| 2013-14 | 2,083 | 1,312 | 63% |
| 2014-15 | 2,193 | 1,359 | 62% |
| 2015-16 | 2,409 | 1,517 | 63% |
| 2016-17 | 2,459 | 1,475 | 60% |
| 2017-18 | 2,481 | 1,463 | 59% |
| 2018-19 | 2,391 | 1,386 | 58% |
| 2019-20 | 2,308 | 1,315 | 57% |
| 2020-21 | 2,291 | 1,237 | 54% |
| 2021-22 | 2,316 | 1,204 | 52% |
| 2022-23 | 2,425 | 1,236 | 51% |
| 2023-24 | 2,515 | 1,232 | 49% |
| 2024-25 | 2,414 | 1,158 | 48% |
