Garrison Mill Elementary School

4111 Wesley Chapel Rd
Marietta, GA 30062
(School attendance zone shown in map)
10/
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Top 5%
Serving 650 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Garrison Mill Elementary School ranks in the top 5% of all schools in Georgia for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 5%, and reading proficiency is top 5%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 78% (which is higher than the Georgia state average of 37%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 75% (which is higher than the Georgia state average of 40%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is equal to the Georgia state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 26% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is lower than the Georgia state average of 64% (majority Black).

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 650 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 26%
  • : Top 5% in GA
  • : 78% (Top 5%)
  • : 75% (Top 5%)
  • : 75-79% (Top 5%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), GA Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Garrison Mill Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Georgia for:

School Overview

Garrison Mill Elementary School's student population of 650 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 46 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
650 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
46 teachers
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Students by Grade
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School Rankings

Garrison Mill Elementary School ranks within the top 5% of all 2,204 schools in Georgia (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Garrison Mill Elementary School is 0.44, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.71. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (GA)
#59 out of 2204 schools
(Top 5%)
This chart displays the overall school rank of Garrison Mill Elementary School, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
78%
37%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Garrison Mill Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Georgia by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
75%
40%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Garrison Mill Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Georgia by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
75-79%
40%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of Garrison Mill Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of public schools in Georgia by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1
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American Indian
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n/a
Asian
5%
5%
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Hispanic
8%
18%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in Garrison Mill Elementary School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in Georgia by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Black
7%
36%
This chart displays the percentage of Black students in Garrison Mill Elementary School and the percentage of Black public school students in Georgia by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
White
74%
36%
This chart displays the percentage of White students in Garrison Mill Elementary School and the percentage of White public school students in Georgia by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
6%
5%
This chart displays the percentage of students of two or more races in Garrison Mill Elementary School and the percentage of public school students of two or more races in Georgia by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
All Ethnic Groups
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in Garrison Mill Elementary School.
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in Georgia.
0.44
This chart displays the diversity score of Garrison Mill Elementary School and the public school average diversity score of Georgia by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
7%
54%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Garrison Mill Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in Georgia by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
6%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Garrison Mill Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Georgia by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), GA Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Garrison Mill Elementary School's ranking?
Garrison Mill Elementary School is ranked #59 out of 2,204 schools, which ranks it among the top 5% of public schools in Georgia.
What schools are Garrison Mill Elementary School often compared to?
Garrison Mill Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Mountain View Elementary School, Davis Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
78% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 37% GA state average), while 75% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 40% GA state average).
How many students attend Garrison Mill Elementary School?
650 students attend Garrison Mill Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
74% of Garrison Mill Elementary School students are White, 8% of students are Hispanic, 7% of students are Black, 6% of students are Two or more races, and 5% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Garrison Mill Elementary School?
Garrison Mill Elementary School has a student ration of 14:1, which is equal to the Georgia state average of 14:1.
What grades does Garrison Mill Elementary School offer ?
Garrison Mill Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Garrison Mill Elementary School part of?
Garrison Mill Elementary School is part of Cobb County School District.

School Reviews

5   4/6/2019
I have been surprised by the high quality of teachers at Garrison Mill. We have zero complaints and feel unbelievable lucky to have had our daughter attend this school.
- Posted by Parent - Mike
5   1/17/2018
This is a great school. I have experienced good relationships between teachers and parents.The school has done wonders for by special needs children.There is a great variety of clubs after school.Surprised at the negative reviews here. Many parents move to this area for the school.
- Posted by Parent - Ann
5   8/2/2017
Scores speak for themselves
- Posted by Parent - Dad of kids
2   6/10/2017
I had other children go through this school years ago. I enrolled my youngest, this will be our last year attending here and I'm glad.
- Posted by Parent - Parent
2   2/26/2016
26 students in my son's 3rd grade class. 25 in my daughter's 4th grade class. The school is not STEM certified and does not teach a foreign language.
- Posted by Parent - P.wri

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 650 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 26%
  • : Top 5%
  • : 78% (Top 5%)
  • : 75% (Top 5%)
  • : 75-79% (Top 5%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), GA Dept. of Education

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