For the 2024 school year, there are 14 public schools serving 13,066 students in Smyrna, GA (there are 9 private schools, serving 1,253 private students). 91% of all K-12 students in Smyrna, GA are educated in public schools (compared to the GA state average of 92%).
The top ranked public schools in Smyrna, GA are King Springs Elementary School, Teasley Elementary School and Nickajack Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Smyrna, GA public schools have an average math proficiency score of 34% (versus the Georgia public school average of 37%), and reading proficiency score of 42% (versus the 40% statewide average). Schools in Smyrna have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of Georgia public schools.
Minority enrollment is 81% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Georgia public school average of 63% (majority Black).
Best Public Schools in Smyrna, GA (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
King Springs Elementary School
(Math: 58% | Reading: 67%)
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: #22.
Teasley Elementary School
(Math: 54% | Reading: 56%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
3640 Spring Hill Rd Se
Smyrna, GA 30080
(770) 437-5945
Smyrna, GA 30080
(770) 437-5945
Grades: PK-5
| 974 students
Rank: #33.
Nickajack Elementary School
(Math: 50% | Reading: 50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
4555 Mavell Rd Se
Smyrna, GA 30082
(678) 842-5814
Smyrna, GA 30082
(678) 842-5814
Grades: PK-5
| 1,145 students
Rank: #44.
Griffin Middle School
(Math: 34% | Reading: 44%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
4010 King Springs Rd Se
Smyrna, GA 30082
(678) 842-6917
Smyrna, GA 30082
(678) 842-6917
Grades: 6-8
| 952 students
Rank: #55.
Campbell High School
(Math: 29% | Reading: 47%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
5265 Ward St Se
Smyrna, GA 30080
(678) 842-6850
Smyrna, GA 30080
(678) 842-6850
Grades: 9-12
| 2,869 students
Rank: #66.
Campbell Middle School
(Math: 31% | Reading: 40%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
3295 Atlanta Rd Se
Smyrna, GA 30080
(678) 842-6873
Smyrna, GA 30080
(678) 842-6873
Grades: 6-8
| 1,174 students
Rank: #77.
Smyrna Elementary School
(Math: 33% | Reading: 35%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1099 Fleming St Se
Smyrna, GA 30080
(678) 842-6741
Smyrna, GA 30080
(678) 842-6741
Grades: PK-5
| 948 students
Rank: #88.
International Of Smyrna
Charter School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
2144 S Cobb Dr Se
Smyrna, GA 30080
(678) 370-0980
Smyrna, GA 30080
(678) 370-0980
Grades: K-5
| 361 students
Rank: #99.
Cobb Horizon High School
(Math: 22% | Reading: 36%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
3265 Brown Road
Smyrna, GA 30080
(678) 594-8240
Smyrna, GA 30080
(678) 594-8240
Grades: 6-12
| 1,107 students
Rank: #10 - 1110. - 11.
Argyle Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
2420 Spring Rd Se
Smyrna, GA 30080
(678) 842-6800
Smyrna, GA 30080
(678) 842-6800
Grades: PK-5
| 307 students
Rank: #10 - 1110. - 11.
Belmont Hills Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
605 Glendale Pl Se
Smyrna, GA 30080
(678) 842-6810
Smyrna, GA 30080
(678) 842-6810
Grades: PK-5
| 314 students
Rank: #1212.
Russell Elementary School
(Math: 25% | Reading: 29%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
3920 S Hurt Rd Sw
Smyrna, GA 30082
(770) 437-5937
Smyrna, GA 30082
(770) 437-5937
Grades: PK-5
| 555 students
Rank: #1313.
Green Acres Elementary School
(Math: 28% | Reading: 25%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
2000 Gober Ave Se
Smyrna, GA 30080
(678) 842-6905
Smyrna, GA 30080
(678) 842-6905
Grades: PK-5
| 602 students
Rank: #1414.
Norton Park Elementary School
(Math: 20% | Reading: 27%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
3041 Gray Rd Se
Smyrna, GA 30082
(678) 842-5833
Smyrna, GA 30082
(678) 842-5833
Grades: PK-5
| 708 students
Smyrna, Georgia Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
3265 Brown Rd Se
Smyrna, GA 30080
(678) 842-6838
Smyrna, GA 30080
(678) 842-6838
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Cobb-douglas Psychoeducational Program (Closed 2021)
Alternative School
1595 Hawthorne Ave Se
Smyrna, GA 30080
(770) 319-3751
Smyrna, GA 30080
(770) 319-3751
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
4400 West Atlanta Rd Se
Smyrna, GA 30080
(678) 842-6899
Smyrna, GA 30080
(678) 842-6899
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Fitzhugh Lee Transitional Learning Center (Closed 2009)
Alternative School
4400 South Atlanta Road
Smyrna, GA 30080
(770) 426-3300
Smyrna, GA 30080
(770) 426-3300
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Haven Hawthorne Center (Closed 2021)
Special Education School
1595 Hawthorne Ave Se
Smyrna, GA 30080
(678) 842-6943
Smyrna, GA 30080
(678) 842-6943
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Smyrna, GA?
The top ranked public schools in Smyrna, GA include King Springs Elementary School, Teasley Elementary School and Nickajack Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in Smyrna, GA?
14 public schools are located in Smyrna, GA.
What percentage of students in Smyrna, GA go to public school?
91% of all K-12 students in Smyrna, GA are educated in public schools (compared to the GA state average of 92%).
What is the racial composition of students in Smyrna, GA?
Smyrna, GA public schools minority enrollment is 81% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Georgia public schools average of 63% (majority Black).
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