South Cobb High School
Public high school in Austell, Georgia
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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.
TypePublic high school
MottoThe future belongs to those who prepare for it today.
Established1952
School district
Cobb County School District| South Cobb High School | |
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1920 Clay Road 30106 United States 33°50′08″N 84°36′32″W | |
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| 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] |
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| Nickname | The Nest |
| Rival | Pebblebrook High School |
| Website | www |
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[citation needed]
- 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[citation needed]
- Jimmy Wang Yang, professional wrestler[citation needed]
