Marietta City School District
School District · Marietta, Georgia
Avg Rating
8.2
out of 10
Schools
13
8 elem, 2 mid, 2 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$17,612
Student-Teacher Ratio
11.9:1
Avg Rating
8.2
out of 10
Schools
13
8 elem, 2 mid, 2 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$17,612
Student-Teacher Ratio
11.9:1
How this district compares
Georgia rank
#6 of 179
districts by avg. composite
Vs. state average
+1.9
above Georgia avg
Per-pupil spending
$17,612
+$3,484 vs Georgia median
District size
8,642 students
Much larger than Georgia median
About Marietta City
Marietta City is a Marietta, Georgia school district serving 13 schools. The district educates 8,642 students with a student-teacher ratio of 11.9:1. The district invests $17,612 per student annually.
With an average rating of 8.2/10, Marietta City is among the strongest-performing districts in the state.
The highest-rated school in the district is West Side Elementary School, which has a composite score of 9.7/10.
In standardized testing, Marietta City students show an average math proficiency of 44.9% and ELA proficiency of 42.4%.
The district includes 8 elementary schools , 2 middle schools , and 2 high schools.
District Map
Schools in Marietta City, colored by MySchoolScout rank. Click a pin for details.
District Average Test Scores
Average proficiency across all schools in Marietta City with test data.
Schools in Marietta City
13 schools Elementary Schools 8
Middle Schools 2
High Schools 2
Other Schools 1
District Details
- State
- Georgia
- City
- Marietta
- Total Enrollment
- 8,642
- Teachers (FTE)
- 724
- Child Poverty Rate
- 0.1%
- Data Year
- 2023
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in Marietta City?
Marietta City has 13 schools in total — 8 elementary, 2 middle, and 2 high schools. You can explore each school's ratings and details on this page.
What is the average rating for Marietta City?
The average composite rating for Marietta City is 8.2/10. This score is calculated from the individual ratings of all schools with academic data in the district.
What is the per-pupil spending in Marietta City?
Marietta City spends $17,612 per student per year.
What is the student-teacher ratio in Marietta City?
The average student-teacher ratio in Marietta City is 11.9:1.
What is the top-rated school in Marietta City?
West Side Elementary School is the highest-rated school in Marietta City with a composite score of 9.7/10.
What are the test scores in Marietta City?
Across schools in Marietta City with test data, the average math proficiency is 44.9% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 42.4%. These figures represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding grade-level standards.
How does Marietta City compare to other districts in Georgia?
Marietta City has an average school rating of 8.2/10 across 13 schools. Families can compare this to other districts in Georgia by visiting individual district pages. Factors like school size, available programs, and community demographics also play a role in choosing the right fit.
How does MySchoolScout rate schools?
MySchoolScout ratings are based on a comprehensive methodology that weighs Academic Performance (50%), Student Growth (20%), Equity (15%), and Learning Environment (15%). Learn more about our rating system on our methodology page.
District Averages
- Overall Rating
- 8.2/10
- Math Proficiency
- 44.9%
- ELA Proficiency
- 42.4%
Resources
How We Rate Schools
Every school receives a composite score from 1 to 10 based on four pillars: Academic Performance (50%), Student Growth (20%), Equity (15%), and Learning Environment (15%). Scores are built from publicly available data including standardized test results, enrollment figures, and school climate indicators.
Read our full methodologyOther School Districts in GA
Compare Marietta City with neighboring districts in the state.
- Gwinnett County (140)
- Dekalb County (131)
- Cobb County (110)
- Fulton County (106)
- Atlanta Public Schools (87)
- Clayton County (67)
- Savannah-chatham County (58)
- Muscogee County (53)
- Henry County (50)
- Richmond County (50)
- Forsyth County (42)
- Cherokee County (37)
- Hall County (37)
- Houston County (37)
- Bibb County (35)
- Douglas County (35)
- Paulding County (33)
- Columbia County (30)
- Coweta County (29)
- Department of Juvenile Justice (28)
- Carroll County (24)
- Fayette County (24)
- Dougherty County (22)
- Newton County (22)
Data from NCES Common Core of Data, Georgia Dept. of Education, and U.S. Census ACS for the 2023–24 school year. Rankings computed by MySchoolScout. See all data sources.
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