Top Rankings
Cobb County School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Georgia for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 20%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%)
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2024 school year, there are 94 public elementary schools serving 71,778 students in Cobb County School District. This district's average elementary testing ranking is 9/10, which is in the top 20% of public elementary schools in Georgia.
Public Elementary Schools in Cobb County School District have an average math proficiency score of 40% (versus the Georgia public elementary school average of 37%), and reading proficiency score of 46% (versus the 39% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 66% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is more than the Georgia public elementary school average of 64% (majority Black).
Overview
2021-2022 School Year Data
This School District
This State (GA)
# Schools
110 Schools
1,849 Schools
# Students
106,970 Students
1,208,885 Students
# Teachers
7,289 Teachers
85,443 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
15:1
District Rank
Cobb County School District, which is ranked within the top 20% of all 220 school districts in Georgia (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-2021 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 87% has increased from 84% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#44 out of 221 school districts
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
39%
36%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
45%
39%
Graduation Rate
87%
84%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.73
0.71
# American Indian Students
238 Students
2,440 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
6,241 Students
53,732 Students
% Asian Students
6%
4%
# Hispanic Students
26,153 Students
211,892 Students
% Hispanic Students
25%
18%
# Black Students
32,283 Students
441,535 Students
% Black Students
30%
37%
# White Students
36,843 Students
440,221 Students
% White Students
34%
36%
# Hawaiian Students
86 Students
1,234 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
5,126 Students
57,626 Students
% of Two or more races Students
5%
5%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
767
45,542
# Students in K Grade:
7,112
120,743
# Students in 1st Grade:
7,389
121,992
# Students in 2nd Grade:
7,593
124,041
# Students in 3rd Grade:
7,448
125,014
# Students in 4th Grade:
7,701
126,719
# Students in 5th Grade:
7,935
128,811
# Students in 6th Grade:
8,050
130,871
# Students in 7th Grade:
8,384
133,256
# Students in 8th Grade:
8,675
133,445
# Students in 9th Grade:
10,385
5,572
# Students in 10th Grade:
8,950
5,277
# Students in 11th Grade:
7,920
4,073
# Students in 12th Grade:
8,661
3,529
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $14,747 is higher than the state median of $14,333. The school district revenue/student has grown by 9% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $13,614 is higher than the state median of $13,458. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$1,578 MM
$24,999 MM
Spending
$1,456 MM
$23,473 MM
Revenue / Student
$14,747
$14,333
Spending / Student
$13,614
$13,458
Best Cobb County School District Public Elementary Schools (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Dickerson Middle School
(Math: 82% | Reading: 80%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
855 Woodlawn Dr Ne
Marietta, GA 30068
(770) 578-2710
Marietta, GA 30068
(770) 578-2710
Grades: 6-8
| 1,208 students
Rank: #22.
Mount Bethel Elementary School
(Math: 79% | Reading: 81%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
1210 Johnson Ferry Rd
Marietta, GA 30068
(770) 578-7248
Marietta, GA 30068
(770) 578-7248
Grades: PK-5
| 992 students
Rank: #33.
Sope Creek Elementary School
(Math: 81% | Reading: 79%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
3320 Paper Mill Rd Se
Marietta, GA 30067
(770) 916-7085
Marietta, GA 30067
(770) 916-7085
Grades: PK-5
| 1,058 students
Rank: #44.
Dodgen Middle School
(Math: 79% | Reading: 77%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
1725 Bill Murdock Rd
Marietta, GA 30062
(770) 578-2726
Marietta, GA 30062
(770) 578-2726
Grades: 6-8
| 1,208 students
Rank: #55.
Timber Ridge Elementary School
(Math: 78% | Reading: 78%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
5000 Timber Ridge Rd
Marietta, GA 30068
(770) 642-5621
Marietta, GA 30068
(770) 642-5621
Grades: PK-5
| 482 students
Rank: #66.
Tritt Elementary School
(Math: 74% | Reading: 81%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
4435 Post Oak Tritt Rd
Marietta, GA 30062
(770) 642-5630
Marietta, GA 30062
(770) 642-5630
Grades: PK-5
| 807 students
Rank: #77.
Murdock Elementary School
(Math: 74% | Reading: 79%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
2320 Murdock Rd
Marietta, GA 30062
(770) 509-5071
Marietta, GA 30062
(770) 509-5071
Grades: PK-5
| 935 students
Rank: #88.
Mountain View Elementary School
(Math: 73% | Reading: 77%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
3151 Sandy Plains Rd
Marietta, GA 30066
(770) 578-7265
Marietta, GA 30066
(770) 578-7265
Grades: PK-5
| 773 students
Rank: #99.
East Side Elementary School
(Math: 72% | Reading: 74%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
3850 Roswell Rd
Marietta, GA 30062
(770) 578-7200
Marietta, GA 30062
(770) 578-7200
Grades: PK-5
| 1,128 students
Rank: #1010.
Mabry Middle School
(Math: 68% | Reading: 75%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
2700 Jims Rd Ne
Marietta, GA 30066
(770) 928-5546
Marietta, GA 30066
(770) 928-5546
Grades: 6-8
| 887 students
Rank: #1111.
Shallowford Falls Elementary School
(Math: 70% | Reading: 68%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
3529 Lassiter Rd
Marietta, GA 30062
(770) 642-5610
Marietta, GA 30062
(770) 642-5610
Grades: PK-5
| 609 students
Rank: #1212.
Garrison Mill Elementary School
(Math: 67% | Reading: 69%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
4111 Wesley Chapel Rd
Marietta, GA 30062
(770) 642-5600
Marietta, GA 30062
(770) 642-5600
Grades: PK-5
| 677 students
Rank: #1313.
Hightower Trail Middle School
(Math: 64% | Reading: 68%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
3905 Post Oak Tritt Rd
Marietta, GA 30062
(770) 578-7225
Marietta, GA 30062
(770) 578-7225
Grades: 6-8
| 1,022 students
Rank: #1414.
Rocky Mount Elementary School
(Math: 61% | Reading: 68%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
2400 Rocky Mountain Rd Ne
Marietta, GA 30066
(770) 591-5050
Marietta, GA 30066
(770) 591-5050
Grades: PK-5
| 562 students
Rank: #1515.
Simpson Middle School
(Math: 55% | Reading: 68%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
3340 Trickum Rd Ne
Marietta, GA 30066
(770) 971-4711
Marietta, GA 30066
(770) 971-4711
Grades: 6-8
| 868 students
Rank: #1616.
Ford Elementary School
(Math: 60% | Reading: 62%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
1345 Mars Hill Rd Nw
Acworth, GA 30101
(678) 594-8092
Acworth, GA 30101
(678) 594-8092
Grades: PK-5
| 774 students
Rank: #1717.
Durham Middle School
(Math: 54% | Reading: 67%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
2891 Mars Hill Rd Nw
Acworth, GA 30101
(770) 975-6641
Acworth, GA 30101
(770) 975-6641
Grades: 6-8
| 999 students
Rank: #18 - 1918. - 19.
Davis Elementary School
(Math: 55% | Reading: 61%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
2433 Jamerson Rd
Marietta, GA 30066
(678) 494-7636
Marietta, GA 30066
(678) 494-7636
Grades: PK-5
| 610 students
Rank: #18 - 1918. - 19.
Kemp Elementary School
(Math: 55% | Reading: 61%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
865 Corner Rd
Powder Springs, GA 30127
(678) 594-8158
Powder Springs, GA 30127
(678) 594-8158
Grades: PK-5
| 908 students
Rank: #2020.
Due West Elementary School
(Math: 56% | Reading: 57%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
3900 Due West Rd Nw
Marietta, GA 30064
(678) 594-8071
Marietta, GA 30064
(678) 594-8071
Grades: PK-5
| 590 students
Rank: #2121.
Kincaid Elementary School
(Math: 52% | Reading: 57%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1410 Kincaid Rd
Marietta, GA 30066
(770) 578-7238
Marietta, GA 30066
(770) 578-7238
Grades: PK-5
| 578 students
Rank: #2222.
Cheatham Hill Elementary School
(Math: 56% | Reading: 53%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1350 John Ward Rd Sw
Marietta, GA 30064
(678) 594-8034
Marietta, GA 30064
(678) 594-8034
Grades: PK-5
| 1,019 students
Rank: #2323.
King Springs Elementary School
(Math: 50% | Reading: 60%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1041 Reed Rd Se
Smyrna, GA 30082
(678) 842-6944
Smyrna, GA 30082
(678) 842-6944
Grades: PK-5
| 1,050 students
Rank: #2424.
Vaughan Elementary School
(Math: 50% | Reading: 56%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
5950 Nichols Rd
Powder Springs, GA 30127
(678) 594-8298
Powder Springs, GA 30127
(678) 594-8298
Grades: PK-5
| 645 students
Rank: #2525.
Pickett's Mill Elementary School
(Math: 53% | Reading: 52%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
6400 Old Stilesboro Rd Nw
Acworth, GA 30101
(770) 975-7172
Acworth, GA 30101
(770) 975-7172
Grades: PK-5
| 683 students
Rank: #2626.
Frey Elementary School
(Math: 56% | Reading: 50%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
2865 Mars Hill Rd Nw
Acworth, GA 30101
(770) 975-6655
Acworth, GA 30101
(770) 975-6655
Grades: PK-5
| 745 students
Rank: #2727.
Lost Mountain Middle School
(Math: 47% | Reading: 58%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
700 Old Mountain Rd Nw
Kennesaw, GA 30152
(678) 594-8224
Kennesaw, GA 30152
(678) 594-8224
Grades: 6-8
| 995 students
Rank: #2828.
Addison Elementary School
(Math: 50% | Reading: 51%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
3055 Ebenezer Rd
Marietta, GA 30066
(770) 578-2700
Marietta, GA 30066
(770) 578-2700
Grades: PK-5
| 640 students
Rank: #2929.
Bullard Elementary School
(Math: 47% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
3656 Old Stilesboro Rd Nw
Kennesaw, GA 30152
(678) 594-8720
Kennesaw, GA 30152
(678) 594-8720
Grades: PK-5
| 754 students
Rank: #3030.
Lovinggood Middle School
(Math: 43% | Reading: 56%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
3825 Luther Ward Rd
Powder Springs, GA 30127
(678) 331-3015
Powder Springs, GA 30127
(678) 331-3015
Grades: 6-8
| 1,260 students
Rank: #3131.
Still Elementary School
(Math: 45% | Reading: 52%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
870 Casteel Rd
Powder Springs, GA 30127
(678) 594-8287
Powder Springs, GA 30127
(678) 594-8287
Grades: PK-5
| 744 students
Rank: #3232.
Mcclure Middle School
(Math: 43% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
3660 Old Stilesboro Rd Nw
Kennesaw, GA 30152
(678) 331-8131
Kennesaw, GA 30152
(678) 331-8131
Grades: 6-8
| 1,007 students
Rank: #3333.
Teasley Elementary School
(Math: 45% | Reading: 48%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
3640 Spring Hill Rd Se
Smyrna, GA 30080
(770) 437-5945
Smyrna, GA 30080
(770) 437-5945
Grades: PK-5
| 974 students
Rank: #3434.
Palmer Middle School
(Math: 39% | Reading: 52%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
690 N Booth Rd Nw
Kennesaw, GA 30144
(770) 591-5020
Kennesaw, GA 30144
(770) 591-5020
Grades: 6-8
| 856 students
Rank: #3535.
Eastvalley Elementary School
(Math: 43% | Reading: 47%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
2570 Lower Roswell Rd
Marietta, GA 30068
(770) 578-7214
Marietta, GA 30068
(770) 578-7214
Grades: PK-5
| 673 students
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