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Dunleith Elementary School

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Dunleith Elementary School ranks 371 st of 1238 Georgia elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

Public Grades PK, KG-5

371^st

SchoolDigger Rank ?

of 1,238 Georgia Elementary Schools

Better than 70% of Georgia elementary schools

Summary

Dunleith Elementary School is a public elementary school located in Marietta, Georgia, serving grades PK-5 with a student population of 556. The school is part of the Marietta City School District, which is ranked 49 out of 206 districts in Georgia and has a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Dunleith Elementary School has consistently performed better than the state average in Georgia on the Milestones Assessment across all grade levels and subjects. In 2024-2025, Dunleith's 5th-grade students scored 52.1% proficient or better in English Language Arts, 60.6% in Mathematics, and 52.1% in Science, compared to the state averages of 43%, 42.6%, and 43.8%, respectively. The school has shown a steady improvement in its statewide ranking, moving from the bottom 20% of Georgia elementary schools in 2015-2016 to the top 30% in 2024-2025, with a ranking of 371 out of 1,238 schools. Additionally, Dunleith Elementary School has a relatively low student-teacher ratio, with 10.2 students per teacher in the 2023-2024 school year, which is lower than the district and state averages.

When compared to other nearby schools in the Marietta City and Cobb County districts, Dunleith Elementary School generally outperforms its peers on test scores, particularly in Mathematics and Science. For example, in 2024-2025, Dunleith's 5th-grade students scored 52.1% proficient or better in Science, compared to 33.3% at the nearby Park Street Elementary School and 41.1% at Hickory Hills Elementary School. However, the school's English Language Arts scores are generally lower than the district and state averages, particularly in the earlier grade levels, suggesting a need to focus on improving its literacy instruction and support for students in this area.

554

Students ?

10.2

Student/teacher ratio ?

$20,844

Per pupil spending ?

82.9%

Free/discounted lunch ?

120 Saine Dr SW
Marietta, GA 30008

(770) 429-3190

District: Marietta City

Students who attend Dunleith Elementary School usually attend:

Middle:	Marietta Middle School
	Marietta Sixth Grade Academy
High:	Marietta High School

Racial breakdown:

African American:

44.8%

Hispanic:

44.4%

White:

5.4%

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At a glance

▲ Ranking trend: Improving — 23rd percentile in 2015 → 70th in 2025

Strengths

✓Test scores above the Georgia average (49% vs 42% meeting standards)

✓Ranking is trending up — up 47 percentile points since 2015

✓Above the Georgia median (70th percentile)

Students meeting standards (2024-2025) ?

This school49%

District avg52%

Georgia avg42%

371^st of 1,238

Georgia public elementary schools ?

Top 30%▲ up 47 pts since 2015

From bottom 23% (2015) to top 30% (2025)

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★★★★★

SchoolDigger rating ?

4^th of 8Elementary Schools in the Marietta City

49^th of 206Marietta City among Georgia districts

Statewide rank percentile over time (100 = the top-ranked school in the state; click a legend item to add a student group)

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All Students

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Georgia percentile	Rating
2025	66.4	371 of 1238	70.0%	★★★★☆
2024	44.9	629 of 1248	49.6%	★★☆☆☆
2023	54.7	511 of 1242	58.9%	★★★☆☆
2022	49.9	573 of 1244	53.9%	★★★☆☆
2021	51.1	541 of 1214	55.4%	★★★☆☆
2019	48.0	613 of 1234	50.3%	★★★☆☆
2018	36.9	752 of 1209	37.8%	★★☆☆☆
2017	21.1	960 of 1205	20.3%	★☆☆☆☆
2016	22.6	960 of 1233	22.1%	★☆☆☆☆
2015	24.4	952 of 1240	23.2%	★☆☆☆☆
2014	37.6	907 of 1231	26.3%	★☆☆☆☆
2013	60.1	597 of 1225	51.3%	★★★☆☆
2012	56.5	636 of 1201	47.0%	★★☆☆☆
2011	34.6	911 of 1212	24.8%	★☆☆☆☆
2010	33.9	899 of 1183	24.0%	★☆☆☆☆
2009	31.4	880 of 1133	22.3%	★☆☆☆☆
2008	19.6	995 of 1134	12.3%	★☆☆☆☆
2007	23.8	943 of 1125	16.2%	★☆☆☆☆
2006	32.7	828 of 1101	24.8%	★☆☆☆☆

By subject vs Georgia (2024-2025) ?

Mathematics55%+10 vs state

Science52%+8 vs state

English Language Arts42%+3 vs state

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by a parent
Wednesday, September 22, 2021

I love this school! Dunleith has a very energetic staff that creates a family environment for their students. Also, Dunleith provides numerous programs, such as Dual Language Immersion, Early Intervention, and Gifted Curriculum, to offer students an alternative approach to traditional education. Combined that with an active PTA that collaborates with community partners, Dunleith Elementary delivers the environment for academic success. Close Quote

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2025)				Ranking (2024)				Milestones Assessment English Language Arts (2025)			Milestones Assessment Mathematics (2025)			Milestones Assessment Science (2025)	Per Pupil Expenditures (2025)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2025)	Statewide Rank (2025)	State Percentile (2025)	SchoolDigger Rating (2025)	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	Rank Change from Previous Year	Milestones Assessment English Language Arts 3rd Grade	Milestones Assessment English Language Arts 4th Grade	Milestones Assessment English Language Arts 5th Grade	Milestones Assessment Mathematics 3rd Grade	Milestones Assessment Mathematics 4th Grade	Milestones Assessment Mathematics 5th Grade	Milestones Assessment Science 5th Grade	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Dunleith Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	120 Saine Dr SW	Marietta	30008	Cobb County	Marietta City	No	No	No	Yes	(770) 429-3190	554	54	10.2	82.9%	30 (5.4%)	248 (44.8%)	246 (44.4%)	4 (0.7%)	3 (0.5%)	0 (0.0%)	23 (4.2%)	66.4	371^st of 1238 public elementary schools	70.0%		44.9	629^th of 1248 public elementary schools	49.6%	258	34.8	41.1	52.1	46.7	58.5	60.6	52.1	$20,844	$571	$20,274
Fair Oaks Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	407 Barber Rd SE	Marietta	30060	Cobb County	Cobb County	No	No	No	Yes	(678) 594-8080	703	74	9.5	100.0%	17 (2.4%)	63 (9.0%)	614 (87.3%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.1%)	0 (0.0%)	8 (1.1%)	33.6	785^th of 1238 public elementary schools	36.6%		29.2	869^th of 1248 public elementary schools	30.4%	84	20.5	27.4	27.3	32.5	42.5	50.0	22.7	$20,814	$961	$19,853
Hickory Hills Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	500 Redwood Dr SW	Marietta	30064	Cobb County	Marietta City	No	No	No	Yes	(770) 429-3125	440	42	10.4	60.7%	111 (25.2%)	120 (27.3%)	177 (40.2%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	32 (7.3%)	61.8	416^th of 1238 public elementary schools	66.4%		63	426^th of 1248 public elementary schools	65.9%	10	35.6	48.4	51.8	43.8	56.5	46.4	41.1	$20,591	$765	$19,826
LaBelle Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	230 Cresson Dr SW	Marietta	30060	Cobb County	Cobb County	No	No	No	Yes	(678) 842-6955	339	38	8.8	100.0%	16 (4.7%)	58 (17.1%)	248 (73.2%)	5 (1.5%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	12 (3.5%)	24.6	932^nd of 1238 public elementary schools	24.7%		22.1	978^th of 1248 public elementary schools	21.6%	46	21.4	22.4	30.4	21.4	35.6	28.3	28.3	$24,614	$938	$23,676
International Academy of Smyrna	Public, Charter	K-5	2144 S Cobb Dr SE	Smyrna	30080	Cobb County	State Specialty Schools II- International Academy of Smyrna	Yes	No	No	Yes	(678) 370-0980	328	28	11.7	100.0%	3 (0.9%)	206 (62.8%)	98 (29.9%)	4 (1.2%)	2 (0.6%)	0 (0.0%)	15 (4.6%)	33.8	778^th of 1238 public elementary schools	37.2%		32	809^th of 1248 public elementary schools	35.2%	31	22.2	36.2	47.5	35.6	21.3	30.0	25.0	$16,103	$1,545	$14,558
Green Acres Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	2000 Gober Ave SE	Smyrna	30080	Cobb County	Cobb County	No	No	No	Yes	(678) 842-6905	584	61	9.6	94.5%	30 (5.1%)	67 (11.5%)	469 (80.3%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (0.5%)	0 (0.0%)	15 (2.6%)	16.7	1052^nd of 1238 public elementary schools	15.0%		13.6	1127^th of 1248 public elementary schools	9.7%	75	11.8	22.8	20.8	15.8	39.1	14.3	19.5	$20,837	$962	$19,875
Milford Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	2390 Austell Rd SW	Marietta	30008	Cobb County	Cobb County	No	No	No	Yes	(678) 842-6966	389	41	9.6	99.0%	17 (4.4%)	116 (29.8%)	240 (61.7%)	3 (0.8%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	13 (3.3%)	30.1	833^rd of 1238 public elementary schools	32.7%		35.5	765^th of 1248 public elementary schools	38.7%	68	31.5	31.0	22.4	37.0	34.5	24.5	22.4	$22,204	$832	$21,372
A.L. Burruss Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	325 Manning Rd SW	Marietta	30064	Cobb County	Marietta City	No	No	No	Yes	(770) 429-3144	409	38	10.9	47.7%	132 (32.3%)	144 (35.2%)	91 (22.2%)	5 (1.2%)	2 (0.5%)	0 (0.0%)	35 (8.6%)	78	254^th of 1238 public elementary schools	79.5%		71.8	321^st of 1248 public elementary schools	74.3%	67	50.9	54.7	60.3	41.8	54.0	65.5	65.5	$19,847	$289	$19,558
Belmont Hills Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	605 Glendale Pl SE	Smyrna	30080	Cobb County	Cobb County	No	No	No	Yes	(678) 842-6810	267	33	8.0	100.0%	10 (3.7%)	44 (16.5%)	201 (75.3%)	5 (1.9%)	1 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	6 (2.2%)	19.9	997^th of 1238 public elementary schools	19.5%		32.2	803^rd of 1248 public elementary schools	35.7%	194	17.9	17.6	15.6	25.6	44.1	24.4	20.0	$25,908	$854	$25,054
Park Street Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	105 Park St SE	Marietta	30060	Cobb County	Marietta City	No	No	No	Yes	(770) 429-3180	476	55	8.7	92.4%	21 (4.4%)	128 (26.9%)	306 (64.3%)	3 (0.6%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	18 (3.8%)	28.4	867^th of 1238 public elementary schools	30.0%		30.6	844^th of 1248 public elementary schools	32.4%	23	16.7	24.4	26.6	23.6	46.3	29.7	33.3	$22,786	$856	$21,930

Frequently Asked Questions about Dunleith Elementary School

What district is Dunleith Elementary School in?

Marietta City

How many students attend Dunleith Elementary School?

In the 2024-25 school year, 554 students attended Dunleith Elementary School.

What is the racial makeup of Dunleith Elementary School?

Students at Dunleith Elementary School are 45% African American, 44% Hispanic, 5% White, 4% Two or more races.

What schools do graduates of Dunleith Elementary School attend?

Students who attend Dunleith Elementary School usually go on to attend:

Middle : Marietta Middle School
Middle : Marietta Sixth Grade Academy
High : Marietta High School

Is Dunleith Elementary School a good school?

Dunleith Elementary School ranks 371^st of 1238 Georgia elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

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