Marietta City School District

250 Howard Street
Marietta, GA 30060
(District boundaries shown in map)
7/
10
Top 50%

Top Rankings

Marietta City School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Georgia for:

Category
Attribute
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
Student Attention
Lowest student-teacher ratio (Top 1%)
For the 2025-26 school year, there are 10 public elementary schools serving 4,559 students in Marietta City School District. This district's average elementary testing ranking is 8/10, which is in the top 30% of public elementary schools in Georgia.
Public Elementary Schools in Marietta City School District have an average math proficiency score of 48% (versus the Georgia public elementary school average of 39%), and reading proficiency score of 40% (versus the 39% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 78% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Georgia public elementary school average of 65% (majority Black).

Overview

This School District
This State (GA)
# Schools
13 Schools
1,900 Schools
# Students
8,642 Students
1,207,854 Students
# Teachers
726 Teachers
88,065 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
12:1

Student By Grade

District Rank

Marietta City School District, which is ranked within the top 50% of all 222 school districts in Georgia (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 86% has increased from 76% over five school years.
This School District
State Average (GA)
#72 out of 222 school districts
(Top 50%)
41%
39%
39%
40%
38%
40%
86%
84%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.69
0.72
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
1%
5%
% Hispanic
41%
19%
% Black
32%
36%
% White
21%
35%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
5%
5%
All Ethnic Groups

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $17,083 is higher than the state median of $14,305. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $16,873 is higher than the state median of $13,431. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
This School District
This State (GA)
Total Revenue
$148 MM
$24,999 MM
Spending
$146 MM
$23,473 MM
Revenue / Student
$17,083
$14,305
Spending / Student
$16,873
$13,431

Best Marietta City School District Public Elementary Schools (2025-26)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Marietta Center For Advanced Academics
(Math: 90% | Reading: 87%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 1%
311 Aviation Rd Se
Marietta, GA 30060
(770) 420-0822
Gr: 3-5 | 295 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 64%
Rank: #22.
West Side Elementary School
(Math: 78% | Reading: 68%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
344 Polk St Nw
Marietta, GA 30064
(770) 429-3172
Gr: PK-5 | 531 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 25%
Rank: #33.
A.l. Burruss Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
325 Manning Rd Sw
Marietta, GA 30064
(770) 429-3144
Gr: PK-5 | 388 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 67%
Rank: #44.
Hickory Hills Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
500 Redwood Dr Sw
Marietta, GA 30064
(770) 429-3125
Gr: PK-5 | 396 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 77%
Rank: #55.
Marietta Sixth Grade Academy
(Math: 39% | Reading: 37%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
340 Aviation Rd Se
Marietta, GA 30060
(770) 429-3115
Gr: 6 | 670 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 79%
Rank: #66.
Dunleith Elementary School
(Math: 40% | Reading: 33%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
120 Saine Dr Sw
Marietta, GA 30008
(770) 429-3190
Gr: PK-5 | 556 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 95%
Rank: #77.
Sawyer Road Elementary School
(Math: 42% | Reading: 31%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
840 Sawyer Rd
Marietta, GA 30062
(770) 429-9923
Gr: PK-5 | 546 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 91%
Rank: #88.
Park Street Elementary School
(Math: 41% | Reading: 18%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
105 Park St Se
Marietta, GA 30060
(770) 429-3180
Gr: PK-5 | 454 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
Rank: #99.
Lockheed Elementary School
(Math: 24% | Reading: 16%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
1205 Merritt Rd
Marietta, GA 30062
(770) 429-3196
Gr: PK-5 | 719 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 95%
Rank: n/an/a
729 Lawrence St Ne
Marietta, GA 30060
(770) 971-7801
Gr: 6-12 | 4 students Student-teacher ratio: 4:1 Minority enrollment: 75%

Recent Articles

Bullying, Name-Calling & Put-Downs: Parent Guide 2025
Bullying, Name-Calling & Put-Downs: Parent Guide 2025
Practical tips for parents to address bullying, name-calling, and put-downs—with 2025 data, policies, and expert strategies.
What Is a Magnet School? (2025 Guide)
What Is a Magnet School? (2025 Guide)
Explore what a magnet school is, how it works, and its benefits in 2025. Clear explanation for parents, students, and educators.
Cooperative Learning in 2025: Evidence, Best Practices & Challenges
Cooperative Learning in 2025: Evidence, Best Practices & Challenges
Explore cooperative learning in 2025—new data, updated practices, expert insights for educators and families.

Quick Facts (2025-26)

  • District size: 13 schools
  • Grades: PK-12
  • Enrollment: 8,642 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 79%
  • : 86% (Btm 50% in GA)
  • : Top 50%
  • : 41% (Top 50%)
  • : 39% (Top 50%)
  • : 38% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), GA Dept. of Education

Quick Links