Elementary Schools in Cobb County

Cobb County is home to 66 elementary schools serving grades PK-5 (with a few specialized configurations like PK-2 or 3-5), and the district collectively outperforms state averages in mathematics and science, ranking in the 71st percentile statewide with a 4-star rating.

For parents, the standout schools are Tritt Elementary School, Mount Bethel Elementary School, and Sope Creek Elementary School—all ranking in the top 30 statewide with math proficiency rates above 84% and chronic absenteeism below 4%. Timber Ridge Elementary School and East Side Elementary School also excel, with absenteeism rates under 3%. On the other end, Riverside Elementary School, Compton Elementary School, and Powers Ferry Elementary School face significant challenges, with 5th-grade math proficiency below 20% and absenteeism rates above 20%. Notably, Fair Oaks Elementary School is a bright spot—despite 100% of students receiving free/reduced lunch, it jumped nearly 200 spots in statewide ranking over two years, showing that high-poverty schools can achieve meaningful gains.

Chronic absenteeism is a strong predictor of performance: the five schools with the lowest rates (2.1–2.9%) are all top-100 performers, while schools above 20% consistently rank in the bottom quartile. Science proficiency often reveals different strengths—Nicholson Elementary School posts 70.9% science proficiency despite moderate math scores, and Addison Elementary School hits 85.9% in science. Spending does not directly correlate with outcomes: Nickajack Elementary School spends the least ($14,196 per student) yet achieves above-average results, while Argyle Elementary School spends $26,471 but ranks in the bottom quartile. Schools with moderate poverty (20–40%) like Kemp Elementary School and Ford Elementary School demonstrate strong outcomes without the resources of the wealthiest schools, proving that effective instruction and attendance interventions can drive success across diverse communities.