Excellent
#123 of 2,268 schools in GA
Top 5% in state
Smyrna Elementary School
Elementary School · Cobb County · Smyrna, GA
A Cobb County elementary school where students score 3 points above what's typical for similar communities.
1099 Fleming St SE, Smyrna, GA 30080
- Math 46% vs GA 42% (2024)
- Reading 46% vs GA 42% (2024)
- 12:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Smyrna Elementary School score 46% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 42%).
2024 GA proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. GA average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 12-year record (2013–2024), then recovered 18 points since 2020, reaching 46% in 2024.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 36% (multi-year average, 2013-2024) · reading/ELA 41% (multi-year average, 2013-2024)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 22 test records from GA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
63%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Smyrna 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 67Somewhat Walkable
- Transit 26Some Transit
- Bike 51Bikeable
- City Safety: High1,541/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Smyrna), 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
$87,949
Median home value
$409,700
Median rent
$1,660/mo
College educated
57.9%
Homeownership
46.3%
Poverty rate
9.5%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 30080; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Smyrna PrepPrivate · tuition | Not rated | PK–1 | 0.5 mi | 17 | Compare → |
| First Baptist Church Weekday EducationPrivate · tuition | Not rated | PK–K | 0.7 mi | 21 | Compare → |
| Belmont Hills Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 6.7 | PK–5 | 0.8 mi | 276 | Compare → |
| Primrose School of Smyrna WestPrivate · tuition | Not rated | K | 1.1 mi | 16 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Cobb County
- Schools in district
- 110
- Rank in district
- #12 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
Smyrna Elementary School is listed in Cobb County; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Smyrna Elementary School
Smyrna Elementary School is a public elementary school in Smyrna, GA, part of Cobb County, serving approximately 876 students in grades Pre-K-5th with a 12:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.9 out of 10 and ranks #123 of 2,268 schools in GA. State assessment records show 36% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2013-2024) and 41% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2013-2024).
What's said publicly about Smyrna Elementary School
Synthesized from public, attributable sources. Updated May 2026.Reviewed for accuracy.
Sources (1)
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Smyrna Elementary School
What grades does Smyrna Elementary School serve?
Smyrna Elementary School serves students in grades Pre-K through 5th.
How many students attend Smyrna Elementary School?
Smyrna Elementary School has an enrollment of approximately 876 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Smyrna Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Smyrna Elementary School is 12:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Smyrna Elementary School rank in GA?
Smyrna Elementary School ranks #123 of 2,268 schools in GA.
What is Smyrna Elementary School's MySchoolScout rating?
Smyrna Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.9 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 Smyrna Elementary School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Smyrna Elementary School has 36% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2013-2024) and 41% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2013-2024).
Is Smyrna Elementary School a charter school?
No, Smyrna Elementary School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Smyrna Elementary School a Title I school?
No, Smyrna Elementary School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Smyrna Elementary School?
63.0% of students at Smyrna 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
- 876
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 12:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 73
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Cobb County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 19.1%
- Phone
- (678) 842-6741
- Area population (ZIP 30080)
- 53,334
- Area average commute
- 27.4 min
- Area median age
- 35.1
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 30080; 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, 2013-2024; directory SY 2023–24
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