Top Rankings
Marietta City School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Georgia for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
Student Attention
Lowest student:teacher ratio (Top 1%)
For the 2025 school year, there are 13 public schools serving 8,642 students in Marietta City School District. This district's average testing ranking is 7/10, which is in the top 50% of public schools in Georgia.
Public Schools in Marietta City School District have an average math proficiency score of 41% (versus the Georgia public school average of 38%), and reading proficiency score of 39% (versus the 40% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 79% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Georgia public school average of 65% (majority Black).
Overview
This School District
This State (GA)
# Schools
13 Schools
2,330 Schools
# Students
8,642 Students
1,747,653 Students
# Teachers
726 Teachers
121,051 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
12:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Marietta City School District, which is ranked within the top 50% 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 86% has increased from 79% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#70 out of 222 school districts
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
42%
37%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
39%
40%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
38%
40%
Graduation Rate
86%
84%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.69
0.71
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
1%
5%
% Hispanic
41%
19%
% Black
32%
36%
% White
21%
35%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
5%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $17,083 is higher than the state median of $14,305. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $16,873 is higher than the state median of $13,431. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$148 MM
$24,999 MM
Spending
$146 MM
$23,473 MM
Revenue / Student
$17,083
$14,305
Spending / Student
$16,873
$13,431
Best Marietta City School District Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Marietta Center For Advanced Academics
(Math: 88% | Reading: 87%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
311 Aviation Rd Se
Marietta, GA 30060
(770) 420-0822
Marietta, GA 30060
(770) 420-0822
Grades: 3-5
| 295 students
Rank: #22.
West Side Elementary School
(Math: 69% | Reading: 68%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
344 Polk St Nw
Marietta, GA 30064
(770) 429-3172
Marietta, GA 30064
(770) 429-3172
Grades: PK-5
| 531 students
Rank: #33.
Hickory Hills Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
500 Redwood Dr Sw
Marietta, GA 30064
(770) 429-3125
Marietta, GA 30064
(770) 429-3125
Grades: PK-5
| 396 students
Rank: #44.
Marietta High School
(Math: 41% | Reading: 44%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1171 Whitlock Ave Sw
Marietta, GA 30064
(770) 428-2631
Marietta, GA 30064
(770) 428-2631
Grades: 9-12
| 2,654 students
Rank: #55.
A.l. Burruss Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
325 Manning Rd Sw
Marietta, GA 30064
(770) 429-3144
Marietta, GA 30064
(770) 429-3144
Grades: PK-5
| 388 students
Rank: #66.
Dunleith Elementary School
(Math: 45% | Reading: 33%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
120 Saine Dr Sw
Marietta, GA 30008
(770) 429-3190
Marietta, GA 30008
(770) 429-3190
Grades: PK-5
| 556 students
Rank: #77.
Marietta Sixth Grade Academy
(Math: 34% | Reading: 37%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
340 Aviation Rd Se
Marietta, GA 30060
(770) 429-3115
Marietta, GA 30060
(770) 429-3115
Grades: 6
| 670 students
Rank: #88.
Marietta Middle School
(Math: 34% | Reading: 35%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
121 Winn St Nw
Marietta, GA 30064
(770) 422-0311
Marietta, GA 30064
(770) 422-0311
Grades: 7-8
| 1,302 students
Rank: #99.
Sawyer Road Elementary School
(Math: 41% | Reading: 31%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
840 Sawyer Rd
Marietta, GA 30062
(770) 429-9923
Marietta, GA 30062
(770) 429-9923
Grades: PK-5
| 546 students
Rank: #1010.
Park Street Elementary School
(Math: 39% | Reading: 18%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
105 Park St Se
Marietta, GA 30060
(770) 429-3180
Marietta, GA 30060
(770) 429-3180
Grades: PK-5
| 454 students
Rank: #1111.
Lockheed Elementary School
(Math: 24% | Reading: 16%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1205 Merritt Rd
Marietta, GA 30062
(770) 429-3196
Marietta, GA 30062
(770) 429-3196
Grades: PK-5
| 719 students
Rank: #1212.
George W. Hartmann Center
(Math: <50% | Reading: ≥50% )
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
729 Lawrence St Ne
Marietta, GA 30060
(770) 971-7801
Marietta, GA 30060
(770) 971-7801
Grades: 6-12
| 4 students
Rank: n/an/a
377 Henry Dr Sw
Marietta, GA 30064
(770) 422-3500
Marietta, GA 30064
(770) 422-3500
Grades: PK
| 127 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Marietta City School District?
Marietta City School District manages 13 public schools serving 8,642 students.
What is the rank of Marietta City School District?
Marietta City School District is ranked #70 out of 222 school districts in Georgia (top 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2021-2022 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Georgia school districts for: Most diverse schools (Top 1%), Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%) and Lowest student:teacher ratio (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Marietta City School District?
41% of Marietta City School District students are Hispanic, 32% of students are Black, 21% of students are White, 5% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Marietta City School District?
Marietta City School District has a student/teacher ratio of 12:1, which is lower than the Georgia state average of 14:1.
What is Marietta City School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $16,873 is higher than the state median of $13,431. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
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