Top 10 Best Marietta Public Schools (2024)

For the 2024 school year, there are 60 public schools serving 53,142 students in Marietta, GA (there are 46 private schools, serving 5,710 private students). 90% of all K-12 students in Marietta, GA are educated in public schools (compared to the GA state average of 92%). Marietta has one of the highest concentrations of top ranked public schools in Georgia.
The top ranked public schools in Marietta, GA are Dickerson Middle School, Mount Bethel Elementary School and Sope Creek Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Marietta, GA public schools have an average math proficiency score of 48% (versus the Georgia public school average of 35%), and reading proficiency score of 52% (versus the 39% statewide average). Schools in Marietta have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of Georgia public schools.
Minority enrollment is 60% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is less than the Georgia public school average of 63% (majority Black).

Best Marietta, GA Public Schools (2024)

School (Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Dickerson Middle School
Math: 82% | Reading: 80%
Rank:
10/
10
Top 1%
855 Woodlawn Dr Ne
Marietta, GA 30068
(770) 578-2710
Grades: 6-8
| 1,208 students
Rank: #22.
Mount Bethel Elementary School
Math: 79% | Reading: 81%
Rank:
10/
10
Top 1%
1210 Johnson Ferry Rd
Marietta, GA 30068
(770) 578-7248
Grades: PK-5
| 992 students
Rank: #33.
Sope Creek Elementary School
Math: 81% | Reading: 79%
Rank:
10/
10
Top 1%
3320 Paper Mill Rd Se
Marietta, GA 30067
(770) 916-7085
Grades: PK-5
| 1,058 students
Rank: #44.
Marietta Center For Advanced Academics
Math: 75% | Reading: 87%
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
311 Aviation Rd Se
Marietta, GA 30060
(770) 420-0822
Grades: 3-5
| 312 students
Rank: #55.
Dodgen Middle School
Math: 79% | Reading: 77%
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
1725 Bill Murdock Rd
Marietta, GA 30062
(770) 578-2726
Grades: 6-8
| 1,208 students
Rank: #66.
Timber Ridge Elementary School
Math: 78% | Reading: 78%
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
5000 Timber Ridge Rd
Marietta, GA 30068
(770) 642-5621
Grades: PK-5
| 482 students
Rank: #77.
Tritt Elementary School
Math: 74% | Reading: 81%
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
4435 Post Oak Tritt Rd
Marietta, GA 30062
(770) 642-5630
Grades: PK-5
| 807 students
Rank: #88.
Murdock Elementary School
Math: 74% | Reading: 79%
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
2320 Murdock Rd
Marietta, GA 30062
(770) 509-5071
Grades: PK-5
| 935 students
Rank: #99.
Mountain View Elementary School
Math: 73% | Reading: 77%
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
3151 Sandy Plains Rd
Marietta, GA 30066
(770) 578-7265
Grades: PK-5
| 773 students
Rank: #1010.
East Side Elementary School
Math: 72% | Reading: 74%
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
3850 Roswell Rd
Marietta, GA 30062
(770) 578-7200
Grades: PK-5
| 1,128 students
Rank: #1111.
Mabry Middle School
Math: 68% | Reading: 75%
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
2700 Jims Rd Ne
Marietta, GA 30066
(770) 928-5546
Grades: 6-8
| 887 students
Rank: #1212.
Shallowford Falls Elementary School
Math: 70% | Reading: 68%
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
3529 Lassiter Rd
Marietta, GA 30062
(770) 642-5610
Grades: PK-5
| 609 students
Rank: #1313.
Walton High School
Charter School
Math: 66% | Reading: 70-74%
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
1590 Bill Murdock Rd
Marietta, GA 30062
(770) 578-3225
Grades: 9-12
| 2,689 students
Rank: #1414.
Garrison Mill Elementary School
Math: 67% | Reading: 69%
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
4111 Wesley Chapel Rd
Marietta, GA 30062
(770) 642-5600
Grades: PK-5
| 677 students
Rank: #1515.
West Side Elementary School
Math: 69% | Reading: 66%
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
344 Polk St Nw
Marietta, GA 30064
(770) 429-3172
Grades: K-5
| 545 students
Rank: #1616.
Hightower Trail Middle School
Math: 64% | Reading: 68%
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
3905 Post Oak Tritt Rd
Marietta, GA 30062
(770) 578-7225
Grades: 6-8
| 1,022 students
Rank: #1717.
Rocky Mount Elementary School
Math: 61% | Reading: 68%
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
2400 Rocky Mountain Rd Ne
Marietta, GA 30066
(770) 591-5050
Grades: PK-5
| 562 students
Rank: #1818.
Simpson Middle School
Math: 55% | Reading: 68%
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
3340 Trickum Rd Ne
Marietta, GA 30066
(770) 971-4711
Grades: 6-8
| 868 students
Rank: #1919.
Davis Elementary School
Math: 55% | Reading: 61%
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
2433 Jamerson Rd
Marietta, GA 30066
(678) 494-7636
Grades: PK-5
| 610 students
Rank: #2020.
Due West Elementary School
Math: 56% | Reading: 57%
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
3900 Due West Rd Nw
Marietta, GA 30064
(678) 594-8071
Grades: PK-5
| 590 students
Rank: #2121.
Pope High School
Math: 50-54% | Reading: 60-64%
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
3001 Hembree Rd Ne
Marietta, GA 30062
(770) 578-7900
Grades: 9-12
| 1,855 students
Rank: #2222.
Kincaid Elementary School
Math: 52% | Reading: 57%
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
1410 Kincaid Rd
Marietta, GA 30066
(770) 578-7238
Grades: PK-5
| 578 students
Rank: #2323.
Cheatham Hill Elementary School
Math: 56% | Reading: 53%
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
1350 John Ward Rd Sw
Marietta, GA 30064
(678) 594-8034
Grades: PK-5
| 1,019 students
Rank: #2424.
Addison Elementary School
Math: 50% | Reading: 51%
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
3055 Ebenezer Rd
Marietta, GA 30066
(770) 578-2700
Grades: PK-5
| 640 students
Rank: #2525.
Lassiter High School
Math: 35-39% | Reading: 50-59%
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
2601 Shallowford Rd
Marietta, GA 30066
(678) 494-7863
Grades: 9-12
| 1,945 students
Rank: #2626.
Eastvalley Elementary School
Math: 43% | Reading: 47%
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
2570 Lower Roswell Rd
Marietta, GA 30068
(770) 578-7214
Grades: PK-5
| 673 students
Rank: #2727.
Nicholson Elementary School
Math: 40-44% | Reading: 40-44%
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
1599 Shallowford Rd
Marietta, GA 30066
(770) 928-5573
Grades: PK-5
| 406 students
Rank: #2828.
Mccleskey Middle School
Math: 37% | Reading: 44%
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
4080 Maybreeze Rd
Marietta, GA 30066
(770) 928-5560
Grades: 6-8
| 630 students
Rank: #2929.
A.l. Burruss Elementary School
Math: 35-39% | Reading: 40-44%
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
325 Manning Rd Sw
Marietta, GA 30064
(770) 429-3144
Grades: K-5
| 385 students
Rank: #3030.
Keheley Elementary School
Math: 34% | Reading: 46%
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
1985 Kemp Rd
Marietta, GA 30066
(678) 494-7836
Grades: PK-5
| 413 students
Rank: #3131.
Marietta Middle School
Math: 36% | Reading: 37%
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
121 Winn St Nw
Marietta, GA 30064
(770) 422-0311
Grades: 7-8
| 1,365 students
Rank: #3232.
Daniell Middle School
Math: 28% | Reading: 42%
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
2900 Scott Rd
Marietta, GA 30066
(678) 594-8048
Grades: 6-8
| 906 students
Rank: #3333.
Bells Ferry Elementary School
Math: 36% | Reading: 36%
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
2600 Bells Ferry Rd
Marietta, GA 30066
(678) 594-8950
Grades: PK-5
| 719 students
Rank: #3434.
Dunleith Elementary School
Math: 36% | Reading: 33%
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
120 Saine Dr Sw
Marietta, GA 30008
(770) 429-3190
Grades: K-5
| 534 students
Rank: #3535.
Blackwell Elementary School
Math: 26% | Reading: 38%
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
3470 Canton Rd
Marietta, GA 30066
(678) 494-7600
Grades: PK-5
| 641 students
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Marietta, Georgia Public Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Grades
Students
377 Henry Dr Sw
Marietta, GA 30064
(770) 590-4430
Grades: K-5
| 220 students
729 Lawrence St Ne
Marietta, GA 30060
(770) 514-8255
Grades: 9-12
| 6 students
1560 Joyner Ave Se
Marietta, GA 30060
(678) 594-8240
Grades: 9-12
| 145 students
350 Lemon St Ne
Marietta, GA 30060
(770) 429-3188
Grades: n/a
| n/a students

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked public schools in Marietta, GA?
How many public schools are located in Marietta, GA?
60 public schools are located in Marietta, GA.
What percentage of students in Marietta, GA go to public school?
90% of all K-12 students in Marietta, GA are educated in public schools (compared to the GA state average of 92%).
What is the racial composition of students in Marietta, GA?
Marietta, GA public schools minority enrollment is 60% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is less than the Georgia public schools average of 63% (majority Black).

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