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Best Schools in Marietta, GA

60 public K-12 schools in Marietta from NCES Common Core of Data: enrollment, grade span, demographics, and Civil Rights Data Collection statistics for every active campus.

60 public schools ranked by quality score. NCES CCD 2022-23 data.

Choosing the right school is one of the most important decisions families make. This page ranks every public school in Marietta, GA using a composite quality score based on student-teacher ratios, counselor access, gifted program availability, and attendance rates. All data comes from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) Common Core of Data for the 2022-23 school year.

60
Schools
53,133
Students
Avg Quality
13.6:1
Avg Class Size

How the Marietta Public-School Landscape Breaks Down

Marietta, GA enrolls 53,133 students across 60 public schools reporting to the National Center for Education Statistics. Of those, 1 are charter schools, giving families genuine alternatives to the traditional neighbourhood assignment model. The average student-teacher ratio across the city is 13.6:1, Schools must report at least five campuses in a city to appear in this listing, which is why very small towns may redirect to the broader county or state view.

The highest-ranked campus in Marietta is Osborne High School, scoring 44/100 (D) with 2,790 enrolled students at the high level. Families should treat any single ranking as a starting point rather than a verdict — a school serving fewer at-risk students or offering more AP classes will score higher on resource-based composites even if individual teachers or programs elsewhere are stronger. The quality score framework is transparent and rebuilt from raw NCES and Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) inputs, so each component can be inspected on the individual school pages linked in the table below.

Marietta schools sit within multiple district boundaries, which matters for property taxes, redistricting votes, and bond measures. Each district files its own NCES F-33 financial return, meaning per-pupil spending can vary noticeably even between neighbouring campuses in the same city. Use the table to sort by enrollment, level, or district, then click any school name for campus-level demographics, Title I status, counselor and nurse staffing, AP courses, chronic-absenteeism rates, and district per-pupil spending. The sidebar links also connect Marietta housing costs, wage data, and crime statistics — context many parents weigh alongside test-adjacent school signals when relocating.

Marietta school enrollment varies 5.9× across entities

Marietta school enrollment ranges from 475 students (lowest) to 2,790 students (highest), a spread of 2,315 students. That relatively narrow ratio reflects an unusually homogeneous school portfolio for a city this size. Per-school staffing, programme depth, and capital-renovation cycles often diverge inside the same city based on enrollment shape — a 200-student magnet runs a different operational model than a 2,000-student comprehensive high school.

Source: NCES Common Core of Data NCES Common Core of Data

Marietta student-teacher ratio is 13.6:1 — low (typically associated with smaller schools or per-school staffing investment that often correlates with stronger per-student supports)

student-teacher ratio is the simplest comparative metric but it does not capture the full picture: the ratio counts FTE classroom teachers against total enrollment — push-in specialists, English-language aides, special-education co-teachers, and counselors are not included in most reporting Lower values often correlate with smaller scale and population characteristics rather than higher resource budgets per se.

Source: NCES Common Core of Data — Public School Universe NCES Common Core of Data — Public School Universe

# School Score
1. Osborne High School 44 D
2. Walton High School 44 D
3. Marietta High School 36 F
4. Wheeler High School 43 D
5. Lassiter High School 44 D
6. Pope High School 43 D
7. Sprayberry High School 34 F
8. Kell High School 37 F
9. East Cobb Middle School 33 F
10. Marietta Middle School 37 F
11. Dickerson Middle School 47 D
12. Dodgen Middle School 48 D
13. Sope Creek Elementary School 46 D
14. East Side Elementary School 52 C-
15. Cheatham Hill Elementary School 47 D
16. Brumby Elementary School 39 F
17. Hightower Trail Middle School 50 C-
18. Mabry Middle School 45 D
19. Mount Bethel Elementary School 51 C-
20. Dowell Elementary School 43 D
21. Daniell Middle School 36 F
22. Simpson Middle School 42 D
23. Smitha Middle School 44 D
24. Murdock Elementary School 49 D
25. Mountain View Elementary School 49 D
26. Pearson Middle School 42 D
27. Tritt Elementary School 53 C-
28. Lockheed Elementary School 44 D
29. Birney Elementary School 41 D
30. Bells Ferry Elementary School 44 D
31. Fair Oaks Elementary School 44 D
32. Eastvalley Elementary School 44 D
33. Marietta Sixth Grade Academy 49 D
34. Garrison Mill Elementary School 51 C-
35. Davis Elementary School 50 C-
36. Sedalia Park Elementary School 39 F
37. Due West Elementary School 48 D
38. Kincaid Elementary School 50 C-
39. Shallowford Falls Elementary School 58 C
40. Blackwell Elementary School 44 D
41. Rocky Mount Elementary School 51 C-
42. Addison Elementary School 47 D
43. West Side Elementary School 52 C-
44. Dunleith Elementary School 45 D
45. Mccleskey Middle School 48 D
46. Sawyer Road Elementary School 59 C
47. Timber Ridge Elementary School 58 C
48. Hollydale Elementary School 48 D
49. Park Street Elementary School 41 D
50. Powers Ferry Elementary School 51 C-

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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the best schools in Marietta, GA?

The top-rated school in Marietta is Osborne High School with a quality score of 44/100. There are 60 public schools in Marietta with 53,133 total students.

How many schools are in Marietta, GA?

Marietta has 60 public schools with a total enrollment of 53,133 students. 1 are charter schools. Average student-teacher ratio: 13.6:1.

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Data from NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) 2022-23 and Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22. Quality scores based on student-teacher ratio, counselor access, gifted programs, and attendance. Schools must have 5+ in the city to be listed.

Disclaimer: This information is provided for informational purposes only and does not constitute professional advice. Data is sourced from the NCES Common Core of Data (CCD). Consult a qualified professional before making decisions based on this data.