Serving 898 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Mount Bethel Elementary School ranks in the top 1% of all schools in Georgia for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 1%, and reading proficiency is top 1%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 87% (which is higher than the Georgia state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 84% (which is higher than the Georgia state average of 40%).
The student-teacher ratio of 14:1 is equal to the Georgia state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 34% of the student body (majority Asian), which is lower than the Georgia state average of 66% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (2026-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 898 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 34%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 1% in GA
- Math Proficiency: 87% (Top 1%)
- Reading Proficiency: 84% (Top 1%)
- Science Proficiency: 75-79% (Top 5%)
- Attendance Zone: Mount Bethel Elementary School serves the eastern part of Marietta, GA, covering an area of approximately 5.8 square miles. Most students live within a 5-10 minute drive from the school, with the furthest edge of the attendance zone located about 2.6 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), GA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Mount Bethel Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Georgia for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Science Proficiency
School Overview
Mount Bethel Elementary School's student population of 898 students has declined by 6% over five school years.
The teacher population of 66 teachers has declined by 10% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
898 students
Total Classroom Teachers
66 teachers
School Calendar
School Rankings
Mount Bethel Elementary School ranks within the top 1% of all 2,192 schools in Georgia (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Mount Bethel Elementary School is 0.52, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.72. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#12 out of 2192 schools
(Top 1%)
(Top 1%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
87%
39%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
84%
40%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
75-79%
40%
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
19%
5%
Hispanic
8%
20%
Black
2%
36%
White
66%
34%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)6.7%
26.2%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
6%
63%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), GA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Mount Bethel Elementary School's ranking?
Mount Bethel Elementary School is ranked #12 out of 2,192 schools, which ranks it among the top 1% of public schools in Georgia.
What schools are Mount Bethel Elementary School often compared to?
Mount Bethel Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Sope Creek Elementary School, Timber Ridge Elementary School, East Side Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
87% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 39% GA state average), while 84% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 40% GA state average).
How many students attend Mount Bethel Elementary School?
898 students attend Mount Bethel Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
66% of Mount Bethel Elementary School students are White, 19% of students are Asian, 8% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Mount Bethel Elementary School?
Mount Bethel Elementary School has a student ration of 14:1, which is equal to the Georgia state average of 14:1.
What grades does Mount Bethel Elementary School offer ?
Mount Bethel Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Mount Bethel Elementary School part of?
Mount Bethel Elementary School is part of Cobb County School District.
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