Marietta City School District
School District · Marietta, Georgia
Avg Rating
7.2
out of 10
Schools
13
8 elem, 2 mid, 2 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$17,612
Student-Teacher Ratio
11.9:1
Avg Rating
7.2
out of 10
Schools
13
8 elem, 2 mid, 2 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$17,612
Student-Teacher Ratio
11.9:1
Evaluating Marietta City?
A district shares budget, policy, and attendance zones across its schools — use this page to judge Marietta City as a whole, then compare how its individual schools differ.
Shortlist starter
Start with these real page-level signals, then use the full table and map below.
Marietta Center for Advanced Academics
Marietta · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
West Side Elementary School
Marietta · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
Hickory Hills Elementary School
Marietta · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
How this district compares
Georgia rank
#43 of 179
districts by avg. composite
Vs. state average
+0.9
above Georgia avg
Per-pupil spending
$17,612
+$3,484 vs Georgia median
District size
8,642 students
Much larger than Georgia median
The short answer
Marietta City ranks #43 of 179 Georgia districts by overall school rating. Marietta City's schools with real test data average 7.4/10 across 11 schools. Its top-rated schools are Marietta Center for Advanced Academics (9.7/10), West Side Elementary School (9.5/10), and Hickory Hills Elementary School (8.4/10). Schools with estimated (proxy) scores are excluded from this ranking.
Rates 7.8/10 despite 89% of students being economically disadvantaged. That's about 1.4 points higher than its student-poverty level predicts. Roughly as clean a case of strong results without an affluent-ZIP price tag as you'll find among Marietta City schools.
STAAR proficiency rose +16.3 points from 2022 to 2024. That's the biggest jump among Marietta City schools across the two most recent comparable testing years.
Top-Rated Schools in Marietta City
Ranked by MySchoolScout composite rating using only schools with real test data (11 of 13). "Value" = points above what student poverty predicts. Estimated (proxy) scores are excluded.
| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Marietta Center for Advanced Academics | 9.7 / 10 |
| 2 | West Side Elementary School | 9.5 / 10 |
| 3 | Hickory Hills Elementary School | 8.4 / 10 |
| 4 | A.l. Burruss Elementary School | 7.9 / 10 |
| 5 | Dunleith Elementary School | 7.8 / 10 |
| 6 | Marietta Sixth Grade Academy | 7.3 / 10 |
| 7 | Marietta Middle School | 7.1 / 10 |
| 8 | Marietta High School | 6.6 / 10 |
| 9 | Sawyer Road Elementary School | 6.5 / 10 |
| 10 | Park Street Elementary School | 6.4 / 10 |
See all 13 schools — including those with estimated data — in the full directory below. How we rate schools.
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 7.2/10, Marietta City is among the strongest-performing districts in the state.
The highest-rated school in the district is Marietta Center for Advanced Academics, which has a composite score of 9.7/10.
In standardized testing, Marietta City students show an average math proficiency of 56.6% and ELA proficiency of 58.9%.
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 7.2/10. 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?
Marietta Center for Advanced Academics 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 56.6% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 58.9%. 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 7.2/10 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 blend student growth, poverty-adjusted academic performance, and learning environment — plus college readiness for high schools. Weights vary by school level, and equity data is shown for context without being factored into the score. Learn more about our rating system on our methodology page.
District Averages
- Overall Rating
- 7.2/10
- Math Proficiency
- 56.6%
- ELA Proficiency
- 58.9%
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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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