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Best Cobb County Public Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 133 public schools serving 118,749 students in Cobb County, GA (there are 94 private schools, serving 14,470 private students). 89% of all K-12 students in Cobb County, GA are educated in public schools (compared to the GA state average of 92%). Cobb County has one of the highest concentrations of top-ranked public schools in Georgia.
The top-ranked public schools in Cobb County, GA are Marietta Center For Advanced Academics, Timber Ridge Elementary School and Heards Ferry Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Cobb County, GA public schools have an average math proficiency score of 46% (versus the Georgia public school average of 39%), and reading proficiency score of 49% (versus the 40% statewide average). Schools in Cobb County have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of Georgia public schools.
Minority enrollment is 68% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is more than the Georgia public school average of 66% (majority Black).

Best Public Schools in Cobb County (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Marietta Center For Advanced Academics
(Math: 90% | Reading: 87%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 1%
311 Aviation Rd Se
Marietta, GA 30060
(770) 420-0822
Gr: 3-5 | 268 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 71%
Rank: #22.
Timber Ridge Elementary School
(Math: 88% | Reading: 87%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 1%
5000 Timber Ridge Rd
Marietta, GA 30068
(770) 642-5621
Gr: PK-5 | 529 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 36%
Rank: #33.
Heards Ferry Elementary School
(Math: 87% | Reading: 85%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 1%
6151 Powers Ferry Rd
Atlanta, GA 30339
(470) 254-6190
Gr: PK-5 | 699 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 32%
Rank: #44.
Mount Bethel Elementary School
(Math: 87% | Reading: 84%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 1%
1210 Johnson Ferry Rd
Marietta, GA 30068
(770) 578-7248
Gr: PK-5 | 898 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 34%
Rank: #55.
Tritt Elementary School
(Math: 85% | Reading: 83%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 1%
4435 Post Oak Tritt Rd
Marietta, GA 30062
(770) 642-5630
Gr: PK-5 | 804 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 25%
Rank: #66.
Dickerson Middle School
(Math: 88% | Reading: 80%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 1%
855 Woodlawn Dr Ne
Marietta, GA 30068
(770) 578-2710
Gr: 6-8 | 1,225 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 40%
Rank: #77.
Sope Creek Elementary School
(Math: 83% | Reading: 83%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 1%
3320 Paper Mill Rd Se
Marietta, GA 30067
(770) 916-7085
Gr: PK-5 | 1,104 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 46%
Rank: #88.
Walton High School
Charter School
(Math: 80% | Reading: 89%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
1590 Bill Murdock Rd
Marietta, GA 30062
(770) 578-3225
Gr: 9-12 | 2,705 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 42%
Rank: #99.
Murdock Elementary School
(Math: 80% | Reading: 81%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
2320 Murdock Rd
Marietta, GA 30062
(770) 509-5071
Gr: PK-5 | 847 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 46%
Rank: #10 - 1110. - 11.
Mountain View Elementary School
(Math: 78% | Reading: 82%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
3151 Sandy Plains Rd
Marietta, GA 30066
(770) 578-7265
Gr: PK-5 | 837 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 47%
Rank: #10 - 1110. - 11.
Pope High School
(Math: 80% | Reading: 79%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
3001 Hembree Rd Ne
Marietta, GA 30062
(770) 578-7900
Gr: 9-12 | 1,793 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 29%
Rank: #1212.
Dodgen Middle School
(Math: 80% | Reading: 76%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
1725 Bill Murdock Rd
Marietta, GA 30062
(770) 578-2726
Gr: 6-8 | 1,178 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 45%
Rank: #1313.
East Side Elementary School
(Math: 78% | Reading: 76%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
3850 Roswell Rd
Marietta, GA 30062
(770) 578-7200
Gr: PK-5 | 1,072 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 44%
Rank: #1414.
Lassiter High School
(Math: 73% | Reading: 78%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
2601 Shallowford Rd
Marietta, GA 30066
(678) 494-7863
Gr: 9-12 | 2,005 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 33%
Rank: #1515.
Shallowford Falls Elementary School
(Math: 77% | Reading: 72%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
3529 Lassiter Rd
Marietta, GA 30062
(770) 642-5610
Gr: PK-5 | 591 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 34%
Rank: #1616.
Hightower Trail Middle School
(Math: 76% | Reading: 71%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
3905 Post Oak Tritt Rd
Marietta, GA 30062
(770) 578-7225
Gr: 6-8 | 944 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 30%
Rank: #17 - 1917. - 19.
Harrison High School
(Math: 69% | Reading: 80%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
4500 Due West Rd Nw
Kennesaw, GA 30152
(678) 594-8104
Gr: 9-12 | 2,224 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 33%
Rank: #17 - 1917. - 19.
Rocky Mount Elementary School
(Math: 71% | Reading: 76%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
2400 Rocky Mountain Rd Ne
Marietta, GA 30066
(770) 591-5050
Gr: PK-5 | 576 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 36%
Rank: #17 - 1917. - 19.
West Side Elementary School
(Math: 78% | Reading: 68%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
344 Polk St Nw
Marietta, GA 30064
(770) 429-3172
Gr: PK-5 | 556 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 25%
Rank: #2020.
Garrison Mill Elementary School
(Math: 68% | Reading: 75%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
4111 Wesley Chapel Rd
Marietta, GA 30062
(770) 642-5600
Gr: PK-5 | 649 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 31%
Rank: #2121.
Mabry Middle School
(Math: 70% | Reading: 72%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
2700 Jims Rd Ne
Marietta, GA 30066
(770) 928-5546
Gr: 6-8 | 938 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 34%
Rank: #2222.
Due West Elementary School
(Math: 74% | Reading: 66%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
3900 Due West Rd Nw
Marietta, GA 30064
(678) 594-8071
Gr: PK-5 | 626 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 40%
Rank: #2323.
Kincaid Elementary School
(Math: 66% | Reading: 71%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
1410 Kincaid Rd
Marietta, GA 30066
(770) 578-7238
Gr: PK-5 | 603 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 48%
Rank: #2424.
Kemp Elementary School
(Math: 68% | Reading: 66%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
865 Corner Rd
Powder Springs, GA 30127
(678) 594-8158
Gr: PK-5 | 894 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 56%
Rank: #2525.
Simpson Middle School
(Math: 64% | Reading: 69%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
3340 Trickum Rd Ne
Marietta, GA 30066
(770) 971-4711
Gr: 6-8 | 884 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 44%
Rank: #2626.
Pickett's Mill Elementary School
(Math: 71% | Reading: 59%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
6400 Old Stilesboro Rd Nw
Acworth, GA 30101
(770) 975-7172
Gr: PK-5 | 753 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 39%
Rank: #2727.
Vaughan Elementary School
(Math: 66% | Reading: 63%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
5950 Nichols Rd
Powder Springs, GA 30127
(678) 594-8298
Gr: PK-5 | 600 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 39%
Rank: #28 - 2928. - 29.
Davis Elementary School
(Math: 63% | Reading: 66%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
2433 Jamerson Rd
Marietta, GA 30066
(678) 494-7636
Gr: PK-5 | 635 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 36%
Rank: #28 - 2928. - 29.
Hillgrove High School
(Math: 63% | Reading: 66%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
4165 Luther Ward Rd
Powder Springs, GA 30127
(678) 331-3961
Gr: 9-12 | 2,282 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 61%
Rank: #3030.
Lost Mountain Middle School
(Math: 64% | Reading: 64%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
700 Old Mountain Rd Nw
Kennesaw, GA 30152
(678) 594-8224
Gr: 6-8 | 979 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 43%
Rank: #3131.
Ford Elementary School
(Math: 63% | Reading: 64%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
1345 Mars Hill Rd Nw
Acworth, GA 30101
(678) 594-8092
Gr: PK-5 | 750 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 35%
Rank: #32 - 3332. - 33.
Durham Middle School
(Math: 58% | Reading: 67%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
2891 Mars Hill Rd Nw
Acworth, GA 30101
(770) 975-6641
Gr: 6-8 | 984 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 39%
Rank: #32 - 3332. - 33.
King Springs Elementary School
(Math: 58% | Reading: 67%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
1041 Reed Rd Se
Smyrna, GA 30082
(678) 842-6944
Gr: PK-5 | 1,101 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 55%
Rank: #3434.
Addison Elementary School
(Math: 67% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
3055 Ebenezer Rd
Marietta, GA 30066
(770) 578-2700
Gr: PK-5 | 571 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 51%
Rank: #3535.
Allatoona High School
(Math: 55% | Reading: 60%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
3300 Dallas Acworth Hwy Nw
Acworth, GA 30101
(770) 975-6503
Gr: 9-12 | 1,560 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 43%
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Cobb County public schools minority enrollment is 68% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is more than the Georgia public schools average of 66% (majority Black).
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