For the 2025 school year, there are 13 public schools serving 12,091 students in Smyrna, GA (there are 11 private schools, serving 1,185 private students). 91% of all K-12 students in Smyrna, GA are educated in public schools (compared to the GA state average of 91%).
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 37% (versus the Georgia public school average of 39%), 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 65% (majority Black).
Best Public Schools in Smyrna, GA (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
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
Gr: PK-5 | 1,103 student Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 54%
Rank: #22.
Teasley Elementary School
(Math: 49% | 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
Gr: PK-5 | 973 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 79%
Rank: #33.
Nickajack Elementary School
(Math: 48% | Reading: 50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
4555 Mavell Rd Se
Smyrna, GA 30082
(678) 842-5814
Smyrna, GA 30082
(678) 842-5814
Gr: PK-5 | 1,191 student Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 77%
Rank: #44.
Campbell High School
(Math: 36% | Reading: 47%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
925 Powder Springs St
Smyrna, GA 30080
(678) 842-6850
Smyrna, GA 30080
(678) 842-6850
Gr: 9-12 | 3,030 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 82%
Rank: #55.
Griffin Middle School
(Math: 32% | Reading: 44%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
4010 King Springs Rd Se
Smyrna, GA 30082
(678) 842-6917
Smyrna, GA 30082
(678) 842-6917
Gr: 6-8 | 982 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 77%
Rank: #66.
Smyrna Elementary School
(Math: 41% | Reading: 35%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1099 Fleming St Se
Smyrna, GA 30080
(678) 842-6741
Smyrna, GA 30080
(678) 842-6741
Gr: PK-5 | 876 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 77%
Rank: #77.
Campbell Middle School
(Math: 30% | Reading: 40%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
3295 Atlanta Rd Se
Smyrna, GA 30080
(678) 842-6873
Smyrna, GA 30080
(678) 842-6873
Gr: 6-8 | 1,257 student Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 85%
Rank: #88.
International Academy Of Smyrna
Charter School
(Math: 30-34% | 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
Gr: K-5 | 301 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1
Rank: #99.
Belmont Hills Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
605 Glendale Pl Se
Smyrna, GA 30080
(678) 842-6810
Smyrna, GA 30080
(678) 842-6810
Gr: PK-5 | 276 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
Rank: #1010.
Norton Park Elementary School
(Math: 28% | Reading: 27%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
3041 Gray Rd Se
Smyrna, GA 30082
(678) 842-5833
Smyrna, GA 30082
(678) 842-5833
Gr: PK-5 | 654 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 94%
Rank: #1111.
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
Gr: PK-5 | 582 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 91%
Rank: #1212.
Argyle Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
2420 Spring Rd Se
Smyrna, GA 30080
(678) 842-6800
Smyrna, GA 30080
(678) 842-6800
Gr: PK-5 | 309 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
Rank: #1313.
Green Acres Elementary School
(Math: 21% | Reading: 25%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
2000 Gober Ave Se
Smyrna, GA 30080
(678) 842-6905
Smyrna, GA 30080
(678) 842-6905
Gr: PK-5 | 557 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 95%
Smyrna, Georgia Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Cobb-douglas Psychoeducational Program (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
1595 Hawthorne Ave Se
Smyrna, GA 30080
(770) 319-3751
Smyrna, GA 30080
(770) 319-3751
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
Haven Hawthorne Center (Closed 2023)
Special Education School
1595 Hawthorne Ave Se
Smyrna, GA 30080
(678) 842-6943
Smyrna, GA 30080
(678) 842-6943
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?
13 public schools are located in Smyrna.
What percentage of students in Smyrna go to public school?
91% of all K-12 students in Smyrna are educated in public schools (compared to the GA state average of 91%).
What is the racial composition of students in Smyrna?
Smyrna public schools minority enrollment is 81% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Georgia public schools average of 65% (majority Black).
Which public schools in Smyrna are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public schools in Smyrna include: King Springs Elementary School vs. Nickajack Elementary School, Nickajack Elementary School vs. King Springs Elementary School, Griffin Middle School vs. Campbell Middle School
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