Elementary Schools in Cobb County


Summary:

The Cobb County school district in Georgia contains 66 elementary schools serving students from pre-kindergarten through 5th grade. The district is known for its diverse range of school performance, with some schools like Sope Creek Elementary School, Murdock Elementary School, and Mount Bethel Elementary School consistently ranking among the top in the state, while others like Mableton Elementary, City View Elementary, and Riverside Elementary struggle with low test scores and rankings.

The data reveals a strong correlation between a school's socioeconomic status, as measured by free and reduced lunch rates, and its academic performance. Schools with high poverty levels, such as Fair Oaks Elementary (97.79% free/reduced lunch) and Riverside Elementary (96.28% free/reduced lunch), tend to have significantly lower test scores and rankings compared to their more affluent counterparts. However, factors like funding and student-teacher ratios do not appear to be directly linked to student outcomes in the Cobb County district.

Overall, the Cobb County school district performs well, with 54 out of 206 schools in the state ranking in the top quarter. However, the data highlights the need for targeted interventions and support to address the achievement gap between the highest and lowest-performing schools within the district and ensure all students have access to a quality education.

District Detail

 514 Glover Street
Marietta, GA 30060

 (770) 426-3300

SchoolDigger Rank:
54th of 206 Georgia districts

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Grades served: PK, KG-12
Students: 105,738

Primary Schools: 66
Middle Schools: 26
High Schools: 17
Alternative Schools: 1
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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the Georgia Department of Education.

IMPORTANT DISCLAIMERS: Not all boundaries are included. We make every effort to ensure that boundaries are up-to-date. But it's important to note that these are approximations and are for general informational purposes only. To verify legal descriptions of boundaries or school locations, contact your local tax assessor's office and/or school district.





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