Similar to what we posted last week about Cobb ACT scores, the Cobb SAT scores for 2018 are in, and three East Cobb schools led the way in the county.
Walton’s average score of 1,262 once again led all Cobb schools, followed by fellow East Cobb schools Lassiter (1,204) and Pope (1,203).
They were among 12 high schools in Georgia with a mean score of 1,200 above (out of a maximum 1,600).
Wheeler’s mean score was 1,147, followed by Kell (1,059) and Sprayberry (1,049).
Cobb’s 1,107 average outpaced both the Georgia and national mean scores (see chart below).
The SAT (Scholastic Aptitude Test) is administered by the College Board, and tests students in two cluster subject areas: Math and ERW (Evidence-Based Reading and Writing). The score grading is from 400 to 1,600.
According to Cobb schools, more than 70 percent of the 2018 graduating class in the district took the new SAT.
Two East Cobb schools had mean increases of 20 percent or more: Pope (39) and Walton (20). Lassiter’s mean score is 15 percent better than 2017.
“The growth that we have seen this year on our SAT scores is amazing. We are extremely proud of our students for the focused and intentional effort they have put into achieving a high level of success on their SATs,” Pope Principal Tom Flugum said in a statement released by Cobb schools.
“These results are a testament to the commitment of our staff and students to continually improve so that they can learn, grow, and lead both now and in the future.”
Here are the six East Cobb high school scores, as well as the Cobb, Georgia and national results. ERW is an abbreviation for Evidence-Based Reading and Writing.
| # Test Takers | ERW Mean | Math Mean | 2018 Overall Mean | 2017 Overall Mean | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kell | 198 | 541 | 518 | 1,059 | 1,091 (-32) |
| Lassiter | 480 | 602 | 602 | 1,204 | 1,189 (+15) |
| Pope | 307 | 608 | 596 | 1,203 | 1,164 (+39) |
| Sprayberry | 255 | 540 | 509 | 1,049 | 1,040 (0) |
| Walton | 528 | 628 | 634 | 1,262 | 1,242 (+20) |
| Wheeler | 273 | 576 | 571 | 1,147 | 1,153 (-6) |
| Cobb | 5,472 | 563 | 544 | 1,107 | 1,088 (+19) |
| Georgia | 542 | 522 | 1,064 | 1,050 (+14) | |
| National | 536 | 531 | 1,068 | 1,060 (+8) |
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