Excellent
#247 of 2,268 schools in GA
Top 11% in state
Cheatham Hill Elementary School
Elementary School · Cobb County · Marietta, GA
A Cobb County elementary school serving grades Pre-K – 5th.
1350 John Ward Rd SW, Marietta, GA 30064
- Math 59% vs GA 42% (2024)
- Reading 56% vs GA 42% (2024)
- 12.4:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Cheatham Hill Elementary School score 58% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 55%).
2024 GA proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. GA average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 35 points across the 16-year record (2009–2024) and has held near 58% recently.
Show all 15 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 70% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 69% (multi-year average, 2009-2024)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 30 test records from GA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
42.7%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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Where Cheatham Hill Elementary School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries. Open the Atlanta map →
Getting around & local context
- Walk 11Car-Dependent
- Bike 22Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High2,114/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Marietta), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$118,511
Median home value
$420,300
Median rent
$1,635/mo
College educated
58.5%
Homeownership
83.8%
Poverty rate
5.2%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 30064; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dowell Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 6.0 | PK–5 | 1.5 mi | 880 | Compare → |
| Still Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 8.2 | PK–5 | 2.6 mi | 757 | Compare → |
| Hollydale Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 5.5 | PK–5 | 2.8 mi | 546 | Compare → |
| A.l. Burruss Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 7.9 | PK–5 | 2.9 mi | 388 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Cobb County
- Schools in district
- 110
- Rank in district
- #25 of 110
- District spending per student
- $14,680NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 9.1%Census SAIPE · 2024
Cheatham Hill Elementary School is listed in Cobb County; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Cheatham Hill Elementary School
Cheatham Hill Elementary School is a public elementary school in Marietta, GA, part of Cobb County, serving approximately 990 students in grades Pre-K-5th with a 12.4:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.5 out of 10 and ranks #247 of 2,268 schools in GA. State assessment records show 70% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 69% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Cheatham Hill Elementary School
What grades does Cheatham Hill Elementary School serve?
Cheatham Hill Elementary School serves students in grades Pre-K through 5th.
How many students attend Cheatham Hill Elementary School?
Cheatham Hill Elementary School has an enrollment of approximately 990 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Cheatham Hill Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Cheatham Hill Elementary School is 12.4:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Cheatham Hill Elementary School rank in GA?
Cheatham Hill Elementary School ranks #247 of 2,268 schools in GA.
What is Cheatham Hill Elementary School's MySchoolScout rating?
Cheatham Hill Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.5 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Cheatham Hill Elementary School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Cheatham Hill Elementary School has 70% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 69% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Is Cheatham Hill Elementary School a charter school?
No, Cheatham Hill Elementary School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Cheatham Hill Elementary School a Title I school?
No, Cheatham Hill Elementary School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Cheatham Hill Elementary School?
42.7% of students at Cheatham Hill Elementary School qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- Pre-K – 5th
- Enrollment
- 990
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 12.4:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 80
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Cobb County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 12.5%
- Phone
- (678) 594-8034
- Area population (ZIP 30064)
- 51,321
- Area average commute
- 30.7 min
- Area median age
- 41.3
Official sources & links
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2024 GA · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2024 GA. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2024 GA · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2024 GA. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 30064; this does not measure the attendance area.
- Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
- CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2024; directory SY 2023–24
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