Murdock Elementary School

Murdock Elementary School serves 911 students in grades pre-kindergarten through fifth grade in Marietta's affluent 30062 zip code area of Cobb County. With 63 full-time equivalent teachers, the school maintains a favorable student-teacher ratio of 14.5:1, allowing for more individualized attention in the classroom. The school demonstrates exceptional academic performance, earning a MySchoolScout rating of 8.7 out of 10 and ranking #101 out of 2,271 Georgia elementary schools, placing it in the 96th percentile statewide.

Students consistently achieve strong results, with 79% scoring proficient or above in English Language Arts and Reading, and an impressive 84% reaching proficiency in mathematics across all grade levels. Murdock Elementary sits within a well-educated community where 60% of residents hold bachelor's degrees or higher, and the median household income reaches $124,665. The neighborhood's median home value of $427,500 reflects the area's desirability, while maintaining a low poverty rate of just 6%.

This supportive community environment, combined with the school's academic excellence, creates an environment where students can thrive academically. The school is situated in Marietta's large suburban setting, providing families with the benefits of suburban living while maintaining access to quality educational opportunities.