Cobb Preparatory Academy's state ranking declined from #593 in 2011 to #875 in 2016, indicating weaker performance over time.
Math proficiency was 4% in 2023, lower than the Alabama state average of 30%, while reading proficiency was 29%, also lower than the state average of 47%.
Minority enrollment remained high at 96% in recent years, with total enrollment slightly declining from 311 students in 2022 to 282 in 2023.
The school serves prekindergarten through kindergarten with an enrollment around 287 students and a student–teacher ratio of 17:1.
Cobb Preparatory Academy qualified as a Title I school with over 50% of students eligible for free lunch, reflecting its socioeconomic profile within this Anniston, Alabama public elementary school.
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-Kindergarten
- Enrollment: 270 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 17:1
- Minority Enrollment: 97%
- Math Proficiency: 30-39%
- Reading Proficiency: 20-29%
- Attendance Zone: Anniston area, with students typically within a 5-10 minute drive (average 0.6 mi., furthest 1.2 mi.).
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AL Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Cobb Preparatory Academy ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Alabama for:
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Attribute
Community Size
School Overview
Cobb Preparatory Academy's student population of 270 students has declined by 20% over five school years.
The teacher population of 16 teachers has declined by 15% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-Kindergarten
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
270 students
Total Classroom Teachers
16 teachers
School Rankings
The diversity score of Cobb Preparatory Academy is 0.21, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.64. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(15-16)30-39%
43%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(15-16)20-29%
38%
Student-Teacher Ratio
17:1
17:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
1%
2%
Hispanic
3%
12%
Black
89%
31%
White
3%
50%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
51%
53%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AL Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What schools are Cobb Preparatory Academy often compared to?
Cobb Preparatory Academyis often viewed alongside schools like Golden Springs Elementary School, Randolph Park Elementary School, Alexandria Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
30-39% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 43% AL state average), while 20-29% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 38% AL state average).
How many students attend Cobb Preparatory Academy?
270 students attend Cobb Preparatory Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
89% of Cobb Preparatory Academy students are Black, 4% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are White, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Cobb Preparatory Academy?
Cobb Preparatory Academy has a student ration of 17:1, which is equal to the Alabama state average of 17:1.
What grades does Cobb Preparatory Academy offer ?
Cobb Preparatory Academy offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-Kindergarten (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Cobb Preparatory Academy part of?
Cobb Preparatory Academy is part of Anniston City School District.
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