Best High Schools in Marietta, GA

Marietta, GA has 24 high schools with 35,145 students. Below are the top high schools based on their actual test performance displayed alongside our projected performance for their socioeconomic status and the Teacher Grade we assign based on expected performance. On average, high schools in Marietta score 40% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 44% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, high schools in Marietta don't meet expectations.

1. Walton High School

A

SchoolGrade

72%

Actual Test Scores

64%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Cobb County • Charter • Grades 9 - 12 • 2646 Students

2. Pope High School

A-

SchoolGrade

63%

Actual Test Scores

59%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Cobb County • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1814 Students

3. Lassiter High School

B+

SchoolGrade

55%

Actual Test Scores

57%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Cobb County • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1932 Students

4. Harrison High School

B+

SchoolGrade

54%

Actual Test Scores

57%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Cobb County • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 2121 Students

5. Hillgrove High School

B+

SchoolGrade

52%

Actual Test Scores

51%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Cobb County • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 2363 Students

6. Kennesaw Mountain High School

B-

SchoolGrade

41%

Actual Test Scores

46%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

Cobb County • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1809 Students

7. Wheeler High School

B-

SchoolGrade

41%

Actual Test Scores

44%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Cobb County • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 2375 Students

8. Kell High School

C+

SchoolGrade

36%

Actual Test Scores

40%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Cobb County • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1506 Students

9. Sprayberry High School

C+

SchoolGrade

35%

Actual Test Scores

40%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

Cobb County • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1831 Students

10. Marietta High School

C

SchoolGrade

31%

Actual Test Scores

29%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Marietta City • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 2626 Students

Best Middle Schools in Marietta, GA

Marietta, GA has 13 middle schools with 11,842 students. Below are the top middle schools based on their actual test performance displayed alongside our projected performance for their socioeconomic status and the Teacher Grade we assign based on expected performance. On average, middle schools in Marietta score 47% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 44% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, middle schools in Marietta exceed expectations.

1. Dickerson Middle School

A+

SchoolGrade

78%

Actual Test Scores

59%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Cobb County • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 1223 Students

2. Dodgen Middle School

A+

SchoolGrade

74%

Actual Test Scores

58%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Cobb County • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 1222 Students

3. Mabry Middle School

A+

SchoolGrade

72%

Actual Test Scores

65%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Cobb County • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 916 Students

4. Hightower Trail Middle School

A

SchoolGrade

64%

Actual Test Scores

64%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Cobb County • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 982 Students

5. Simpson Middle School

A

SchoolGrade

61%

Actual Test Scores

62%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Cobb County • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 844 Students

6. Mccleskey Middle School

B-

SchoolGrade

40%

Actual Test Scores

48%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

Cobb County • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 570 Students

7. Marietta Middle School

C+

SchoolGrade

38%

Actual Test Scores

42%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

Marietta City • Public • Grades 7 - 8 • 1316 Students

8. Daniell Middle School

C

SchoolGrade

33%

Actual Test Scores

36%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Cobb County • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 981 Students

9. Marietta Sixth Grade Academy

C

SchoolGrade

32%

Actual Test Scores

30%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Marietta City • Public • Grades 6 • 663 Students

10. East Cobb Middle School

C-

SchoolGrade

28%

Actual Test Scores

37%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Underperforms Expectations

Cobb County • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 1334 Students

Best Elementary Schools in Marietta, GA

Marietta, GA has 63 elementary schools with 33,437 students. Below are the top elementary schools based on their actual test performance displayed alongside our projected performance for their socioeconomic status and the Teacher Grade we assign based on expected performance. On average, elementary schools in Marietta score 40% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 39% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, elementary schools in Marietta meet expectations.

1. Marietta Center For Advanced Academics

A+

SchoolGrade

81%

Actual Test Scores

51%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Marietta City • Public • Grades 3 - 5 • 305 Students

2. Mount Bethel Elementary School

A+

SchoolGrade

78%

Actual Test Scores

72%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Cobb County • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 947 Students

3. Tritt Elementary School

A+

SchoolGrade

78%

Actual Test Scores

70%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Cobb County • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 803 Students

4. Sope Creek Elementary School

A+

SchoolGrade

77%

Actual Test Scores

72%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Cobb County • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 1079 Students

5. Murdock Elementary School

A+

SchoolGrade

74%

Actual Test Scores

67%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Cobb County • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 902 Students

6. East Side Elementary School

A+

SchoolGrade

72%

Actual Test Scores

70%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Cobb County • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 1112 Students

7. Timber Ridge Elementary School

A+

SchoolGrade

72%

Actual Test Scores

70%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Cobb County • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 505 Students

8. Mountain View Elementary School

A

SchoolGrade

72%

Actual Test Scores

64%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Cobb County • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 845 Students

9. Garrison Mill Elementary School

A

SchoolGrade

69%

Actual Test Scores

67%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Cobb County • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 650 Students

10. West Side Elementary School

A

SchoolGrade

68%

Actual Test Scores

65%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Marietta City • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 533 Students

Education & Community Snapshot in Marietta, GA

City-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.

Community Factors

Marietta, GA has a total population of 318,647 with 27% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 92%, and 53% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.

Students in Marietta, GA

80,424

K-12 Students

High School Graduates

92%

Adults 25+ with HS diplomas

College Graduates

53%

Adults 25+ with a Bachelor’s degree or higher

Demographics statistics provided by Best Neighborhood Marietta, GA.

Safety

Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.

Overall Crime Grade

C

15.43 per 1,000 Residents

Violent Crime Grade

D+

4.02 per 1,000 Residents

Property Crime Grade

B-

11.42 per 1,000 Residents

Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Marietta, GA.

Connectivity

Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Marietta, GA.

ISP Report Card

B+

Internet Infrastructure Grade

Average Download Speed

3,827 Mbps

Speed Most Residents Can Get

Digital Connectivity Index

89 / 100

ISP Connectivity Demand Report

To read more about these statistics, please visit Marietta, GA Internet Health Assessment.

Best Schools in Cities Near Marietta, GA

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Fair Oaks, GA

  • Actual Test Scores: 22%
  • Projected Test Scores: 24%
  • Teacher Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
Smyrna, GA

  • Actual Test Scores: 25%
  • Projected Test Scores: 28%
  • Teacher Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
Kennesaw, GA

  • Actual Test Scores: 39%
  • Projected Test Scores: 42%
  • Teacher Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
Vinings, GA

  • Actual Test Scores: 30%
  • Projected Test Scores: 35%
  • Teacher Grade: Underperforms Expectations
Sandy Springs, GA

  • Actual Test Scores: 38%
  • Projected Test Scores: 45%
  • Teacher Grade: Underperforms Expectations
Mountain Park, GA

  • Actual Test Scores: 52%
  • Projected Test Scores: 53%
  • Teacher Grade: Meets Expectations
Roswell, GA

  • Actual Test Scores: 51%
  • Projected Test Scores: 52%
  • Teacher Grade: Meets Expectations
Mableton, GA

  • Actual Test Scores: 22%
  • Projected Test Scores: 24%
  • Teacher Grade: Meets Expectations
Acworth, GA

  • Actual Test Scores: 40%
  • Projected Test Scores: 43%
  • Teacher Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
Austell, GA

  • Actual Test Scores: 21%
  • Projected Test Scores: 20%
  • Teacher Grade: Meets Expectations