Carlton J. Kell High School
Public high school in Cobb County, Georgia, United States
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Carlton J. Kell High School is a public high school in the Cobb County School District in the US state of Georgia. The school is located in unincorporated Cobb County with a Marietta address, just northwest of Atlanta. The school was founded in 2002 and serves students in the Cobb County area. It is also an Advanced Placement Certified School.
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 Kell High School front entrance | |
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4770 Lee Waters Road 30066 United States 34°03′50″N 84°30′56″W | |
| Information | |
| Type | Public high school |
| Opened | 2002 |
School district | Cobb County School District |
Principal | Dr. Peter Giles |
Teaching staff | 92.10 FTE[1] |
| Grades | 9–12 |
| Enrollment | 1,587 (2024–2025)[1] |
Student to teacher ratio | 17.23[1] |
| Campus | Suburban |
| Colors | Copper and black |
| Nickname | Longhorns |
| Yearbook | The Longhorn |
| Website | www |
History
Carlton J. Kell High School was established in 2002. It was named after a prominent coach in the Cobb County School District.[2]
Demographics
The demographic breakdown of the 1,582 students enrolled for the 2023–2024 school year was:
- Male - 52.0%
- Female - 48.0%
- Native American/Alaskan - 1.3%
- Asian/Pacific Islander - 3.0%
- Black - 24.7%
- Hispanic - 22.2%
- White - 44.6%
- Multiracial - 5.4%
Additionally, 43.7% of the enrolled students qualified for free or reduced lunch.[3]
Notable alumni
- Jonathan Dwyer, 2007, football player; played for the Pittsburgh Steelers and Arizona Cardinals[4]
- Scoot Henderson, 2021, professional basketball player for the Portland Trail Blazers[5][6]
- Christine Ko, 2006, actress[citation needed]
- Brendan Langley, 2013, NFL cornerback for the Denver Broncos[7][8]
- Quincy Mauger, 2013, NFL Safety for Atlanta Falcons.[9]
- Adam Morgan, 2008, professional baseball player for the Philadelphia Phillies[10][11]
- Ben Paulsen, 2006, professional baseball player[12]
- Zeke Spruill, 2008, professional baseball player[13][14] for the Lamigo Monkeys of the CPBL
- Lucas Till, 2008, actor[15][16]
- Mike Will Made It (Michael Len Williams), 2007, music producer[17]
