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Cobb County School District

514 Glover Street
Marietta, GA 30061
(District boundaries shown in map)
: 
9/
10
Top 20%
Tel: (770) 426-3300

Top Rankings

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

Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 20%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 20%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%)
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2024-25 school year, there are 94 public elementary schools serving 71,392 students in Cobb County School District. This district's average elementary testing ranking is 9/10, which is in the top 20% of public elementary schools in Georgia.
Public Elementary Schools in Cobb County School District have an average math proficiency score of 47% (versus the Georgia public elementary school average of 38%), and reading proficiency score of 49% (versus the 39% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 67% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is more than the Georgia public elementary school average of 64% (majority Black).

Overview

This School District
This State (GA)
# Schools
110 Schools
1,853 Schools
# Students
106,703 Students
1,209,576 Students
# Teachers
7,370 Teachers
86,293 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1

District Rank

Cobb County School District, which is ranked within the top 20% of all 222 school districts in Georgia (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2021-2022 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 87% has increased from 84% over five school years.
Definition of Terms
This School District
State Average (GA)
#30 out of 222 school districts
(Top 20%)
This chart displays the overall district rank of Cobb County School District, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
47%
37%
This chart displays the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Cobb County School District and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Georgia by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
50%
40%
This chart displays the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Cobb County School District and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Georgia by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
47%
40%
This chart displays the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of Cobb County School District and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of Georgia by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
87%
84%
This chart displays public school graduation rate of Cobb County School District and public school graduation rate of Georgia by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.

Students by Ethnicity:

0.74
0.71
# American Indian Students
243 Students
2,651 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
6,225 Students
56,550 Students
% Asian Students
6%
5%
# Hispanic Students
26,783 Students
216,630 Students
% Hispanic Students
25%
18%
# Black Students
32,073 Students
441,964 Students
% Black Students
30%
37%
# White Students
35,852 Students
429,587 Students
% White Students
34%
35%
# Hawaiian Students
76 Students
1,249 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
5,451 Students
60,370 Students
% of Two or more races Students
5%
5%

Students by Grade:

# Students in PK Grade:
817
47,362
# Students in K Grade:
7,039
119,997
# Students in 1st Grade:
7,489
127,343
# Students in 2nd Grade:
7,550
124,795
# Students in 3rd Grade:
7,617
126,542
# Students in 4th Grade:
7,571
127,252
# Students in 5th Grade:
7,806
129,119
# Students in 6th Grade:
8,055
130,160
# Students in 7th Grade:
8,218
128,638
# Students in 8th Grade:
8,505
131,016
# Students in 9th Grade:
10,205
5,237
# Students in 10th Grade:
9,436
4,582
# Students in 11th Grade:
7,856
3,850
# Students in 12th Grade:
8,539
3,683
# Ungraded Students:
-
-

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $14,784 is higher than the state median of $14,266. The school district revenue/student has grown by 10% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $13,648 is higher than the state median of $13,395. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Definition of Terms
This School District
This State (GA)
Total Revenue
$1,578 MM
$24,999 MM
This chart displays total revenue of Cobb County School District and median value from total revenues of all school districts in Georgia by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Spending
$1,456 MM
$23,473 MM
This chart displays total spending of Cobb County School District and median value from total spendings of all school districts in Georgia by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Revenue / Student
$14,784
$14,266
This chart displays average revenue per public school student in Cobb County School District and average revenue per public school student of all school districts in Georgia by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Spending / Student
$13,648
$13,395
This chart displays average spending per public school student in Cobb County School District and average spending per public school student of all school districts in Georgia by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Best Cobb County School District Public Elementary Schools (2024-25)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Timber Ridge Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 87% | Reading: 87%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 1%
5000 Timber Ridge Rd
Marietta, GA 30068
(770) 642-5621
Grades: PK-5
| 505 students
Rank: #22.
Mount Bethel Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 87% | Reading: 84%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 1%
1210 Johnson Ferry Rd
Marietta, GA 30068
(770) 578-7248
Grades: PK-5
| 947 students
Rank: #33.
Sope Creek Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 86% | Reading: 83%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 1%
3320 Paper Mill Rd Se
Marietta, GA 30067
(770) 916-7085
Grades: PK-5
| 1,079 students
Rank: #44.
Tritt Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 85% | Reading: 83%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 1%
4435 Post Oak Tritt Rd
Marietta, GA 30062
(770) 642-5630
Grades: PK-5
| 803 students
Rank: #55.
Dickerson Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 86% | Reading: 80%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 1%
855 Woodlawn Dr Ne
Marietta, GA 30068
(770) 578-2710
Grades: 6-8
| 1,223 students
Rank: #66.
Mountain View Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 83% | Reading: 82%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
3151 Sandy Plains Rd
Marietta, GA 30066
(770) 578-7265
Grades: PK-5
| 845 students
Rank: #77.
Murdock Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 82% | Reading: 81%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
2320 Murdock Rd
Marietta, GA 30062
(770) 509-5071
Grades: PK-5
| 902 students
Rank: #88.
Dodgen Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 82% | Reading: 76%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
1725 Bill Murdock Rd
Marietta, GA 30062
(770) 578-2726
Grades: 6-8
| 1,222 students
Rank: #99.
East Side Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 77% | Reading: 76%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
3850 Roswell Rd
Marietta, GA 30062
(770) 578-7200
Grades: PK-5
| 1,112 students
Rank: #1010.
Garrison Mill Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 78% | Reading: 75%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
4111 Wesley Chapel Rd
Marietta, GA 30062
(770) 642-5600
Grades: PK-5
| 650 students
Rank: #1111.
Shallowford Falls Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 76% | Reading: 72%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
3529 Lassiter Rd
Marietta, GA 30062
(770) 642-5610
Grades: PK-5
| 622 students
Rank: #12 - 1312. - 13.
Mabry Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 75% | Reading: 72%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
2700 Jims Rd Ne
Marietta, GA 30066
(770) 928-5546
Grades: 6-8
| 916 students
Rank: #12 - 1312. - 13.
Rocky Mount Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 72% | Reading: 76%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
2400 Rocky Mountain Rd Ne
Marietta, GA 30066
(770) 591-5050
Grades: PK-5
| 563 students
Rank: #1414.
Hightower Trail Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 75% | Reading: 71%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
3905 Post Oak Tritt Rd
Marietta, GA 30062
(770) 578-7225
Grades: 6-8
| 982 students
Rank: #1515.
Simpson Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 69% | Reading: 69%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
3340 Trickum Rd Ne
Marietta, GA 30066
(770) 971-4711
Grades: 6-8
| 844 students
Rank: #1616.
Due West Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 69% | Reading: 66%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
3900 Due West Rd Nw
Marietta, GA 30064
(678) 594-8071
Grades: PK-5
| 636 students
Rank: #1717.
Kemp Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 68% | Reading: 66%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
865 Corner Rd
Powder Springs, GA 30127
(678) 594-8158
Grades: PK-5
| 886 students
Rank: #1818.
Kincaid Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 64% | Reading: 71%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
1410 Kincaid Rd
Marietta, GA 30066
(770) 578-7238
Grades: PK-5
| 578 students
Rank: #1919.
Vaughan Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 67% | Reading: 63%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
5950 Nichols Rd
Powder Springs, GA 30127
(678) 594-8298
Grades: PK-5
| 634 students
Rank: #2020.
Ford Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 66% | Reading: 64%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
1345 Mars Hill Rd Nw
Acworth, GA 30101
(678) 594-8092
Grades: PK-5
| 757 students
Rank: #2121.
Davis Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 62% | Reading: 66%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
2433 Jamerson Rd
Marietta, GA 30066
(678) 494-7636
Grades: PK-5
| 596 students
Rank: #2222.
Lost Mountain Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 62% | Reading: 64%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
700 Old Mountain Rd Nw
Kennesaw, GA 30152
(678) 594-8224
Grades: 6-8
| 1,011 students
Rank: #2323.
Durham Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 60% | Reading: 67%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
2891 Mars Hill Rd Nw
Acworth, GA 30101
(770) 975-6641
Grades: 6-8
| 1,029 students
Rank: #2424.
King Springs Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 58% | Reading: 67%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
1041 Reed Rd Se
Smyrna, GA 30082
(678) 842-6944
Grades: PK-5
| 1,111 students
Rank: #2525.
Pickett's Mill Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 64% | Reading: 59%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
6400 Old Stilesboro Rd Nw
Acworth, GA 30101
(770) 975-7172
Grades: PK-5
| 686 students
Rank: #2626.
Mcclure Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 59% | Reading: 58%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
3660 Old Stilesboro Rd Nw
Kennesaw, GA 30152
(678) 331-8131
Grades: 6-8
| 991 students
Rank: #2727.
Frey Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 63% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
2865 Mars Hill Rd Nw
Acworth, GA 30101
(770) 975-6655
Grades: PK-5
| 755 students
Rank: #2828.
Addison Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 62% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
3055 Ebenezer Rd
Marietta, GA 30066
(770) 578-2700
Grades: PK-5
| 592 students
Rank: #2929.
Still Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 58% | Reading: 56%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
870 Casteel Rd
Powder Springs, GA 30127
(678) 594-8287
Grades: PK-5
| 782 students
Rank: #3030.
Nicholson Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
1599 Shallowford Rd
Marietta, GA 30066
(770) 928-5573
Grades: PK-5
| 407 students
Rank: #3131.
Cheatham Hill Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 61% | Reading: 53%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
1350 John Ward Rd Sw
Marietta, GA 30064
(678) 594-8034
Grades: PK-5
| 1,048 students
Rank: #3232.
Lovinggood Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 56% | Reading: 56%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
3825 Luther Ward Rd
Powder Springs, GA 30127
(678) 331-3015
Grades: 6-8
| 1,235 students
Rank: #3333.
Teasley Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 54% | Reading: 56%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
3640 Spring Hill Rd Se
Smyrna, GA 30080
(770) 437-5945
Grades: PK-5
| 1,005 students
Rank: #3434.
Eastvalley Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 52% | Reading: 56%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
2570 Lower Roswell Rd
Marietta, GA 30068
(770) 578-7214
Grades: PK-5
| 703 students
Rank: #3535.
Bullard Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 53% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
3656 Old Stilesboro Rd Nw
Kennesaw, GA 30152
(678) 594-8720
Grades: PK-5
| 801 students
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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • District size: 110 schools
  • Grades: PK-12
  • Enrollment: 106,703 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 66%
  • : 87% (Btm 50% in GA)
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  • : 47% (Top 20%)
  • : 50% (Top 20%)
  • : 47% (Top 30%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), GA Dept. of Education

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