Best Marietta Public Middle Schools (2025-26)

For the 2025-26 school year, there are 13 public middle schools serving 11,028 students in Marietta, GA. The top ranked public middle schools in Marietta, GA are Dickerson Middle School, Dodgen Middle School and Hightower Trail Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Marietta, GA public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 52% (versus the Georgia public middle school average of 35%), and reading proficiency score of 53% (versus the 39% statewide average). Middle schools in Marietta have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 10% of Georgia public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 61% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is less than the Georgia public middle school average of 66% (majority Black).

Best Public Middle Schools in Marietta, GA (2025-26)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Dickerson Middle School
(Math: 88% | Reading: 80%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 1%
855 Woodlawn Dr Ne
Marietta, GA 30068
(770) 578-2710
Gr: 6-8 | 1,208 student Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 39%
Rank: #22.
Dodgen Middle School
(Math: 80% | Reading: 76%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
1725 Bill Murdock Rd
Marietta, GA 30062
(770) 578-2726
Gr: 6-8 | 1,238 student Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 44%
Rank: #33.
Hightower Trail Middle School
(Math: 76% | Reading: 71%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
3905 Post Oak Tritt Rd
Marietta, GA 30062
(770) 578-7225
Gr: 6-8 | 963 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 31%
Rank: #44.
Mabry Middle School
(Math: 70% | Reading: 72%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
2700 Jims Rd Ne
Marietta, GA 30066
(770) 928-5546
Gr: 6-8 | 918 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 33%
Rank: #55.
Simpson Middle School
(Math: 64% | Reading: 69%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
3340 Trickum Rd Ne
Marietta, GA 30066
(770) 971-4711
Gr: 6-8 | 884 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 45%
Rank: #66.
Mccleskey Middle School
(Math: 47% | Reading: 47%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
4080 Maybreeze Rd
Marietta, GA 30066
(770) 928-5560
Gr: 6-8 | 551 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 49%
Rank: #77.
Daniell Middle School
(Math: 38% | Reading: 49%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
2900 Scott Rd
Marietta, GA 30066
(678) 594-8048
Gr: 6-8 | 894 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 75%
Rank: #88.
Marietta Middle School
(Math: 31% | Reading: 35%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
121 Winn St Nw
Marietta, GA 30064
(770) 422-0311
Gr: 7-8 | 1,302 student Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 79%
Rank: #99.
East Cobb Middle School
(Math: 31% | Reading: 34%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
825 Terrell Mill Rd
Marietta, GA 30067
(770) 578-2740
Gr: 6-8 | 1,345 student Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 80%
Rank: #1010.
Smitha Middle School
(Math: 21% | Reading: 30%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
2025 Powder Springs Rd Sw
Marietta, GA 30064
(678) 594-8267
Gr: 6-8 | 868 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 95%
Rank: #1111.
Pearson Middle School
(Math: 13% | Reading: 22%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
240 Barber Road
Marietta, GA 30060
(770) 429-6012
Gr: 6-8 | 839 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
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%
Rank: n/an/a
Marietta Regional Youth Detention Center
Alternative School
1575 County Services Pkwy Sw
Marietta, GA 30008
(770) 528-4247
Gr: 5-12 | 14 students Student-teacher ratio: 3:1 Minority enrollment: 86%
[+] Show Closed Public Schools in Marietta, Georgia

Marietta, Georgia Public Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Quick Facts
377 Henry Dr Sw
Marietta, GA 30064
(770) 590-4430
Gr: K-5 | 220 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 89%
729 Lawrence St Ne
Marietta, GA 30060
(770) 514-8255
Gr: 9-12 | 6 students Student-teacher ratio: 3:1 Minority enrollment: 67%
1560 Joyner Ave Se
Marietta, GA 30060
(678) 594-8240
Gr: 9-12 | 145 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 71%
350 Lemon St Ne
Marietta, GA 30060
(770) 429-3188

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked public middle schools in Marietta, GA?
The top ranked public middle schools in Marietta, GA include Dickerson Middle School, Dodgen Middle School and Hightower Trail Middle School. Marietta has one of the highest concentrations of top ranked public schools in Georgia.
How many public middle schools are located in Marietta?
13 public middle schools are located in Marietta.
What is the racial composition of students in Marietta?
Marietta public middle schools minority enrollment is 61% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is less than the Georgia public middle schools average of 66% (majority Black).
Which public middle schools in Marietta are often viewed compared to one another?

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