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Powers Ferry Elementary School

Public Grades PK, KG-5

1087^th

SchoolDigger Rank ?

of 1,222 Georgia Elementary Schools

Better than 11% of Georgia elementary schools

Summary

Powers Ferry Elementary School in Marietta, GA, serves approximately 475 students in grades PK-5 as part of the Cobb County School District, and it currently holds a 1-star rating with a statewide ranking in the 11th percentile.

For parents, the most important takeaway is that academic proficiency at Powers Ferry trails both district and state averages significantly. In the most recent testing cycle, math proficiency ranged from just 18.8% in 3rd grade to 26.3% in 4th and 5th grades, compared to district averages of 52.8–56.7%. The school also serves a high-need population—90.3% of students qualify for free or reduced lunch, up from 79.2% two years ago—and chronic absenteeism, while improving for three straight years (down from 31.8% to 21.6%), remains above the district rate of 14.2%. On a positive note, the school maintains a favorable student-teacher ratio of 12.4:1 and spends $18,991 per student, which is higher than some nearby schools that achieve far better results. For example, Eastvalley Elementary spends less per student yet ranks in the 81st percentile, suggesting that resources alone aren't driving outcomes.

The contrast with nearby schools is striking. Just 2.4 miles away, Sope Creek Elementary ranks in the 98th percentile with 83–91% math proficiency and only 9.1% of students on free/reduced lunch. Even schools with similar poverty levels outperform Powers Ferry: Fair Oaks Elementary (100% free/reduced lunch) achieves 46.2% proficiency in 3rd grade math versus Powers Ferry's 18.8%. However, there is historical evidence of capability—in 2022-2023, Powers Ferry's 4th grade math proficiency reached 53.3%, actually exceeding the district average. The school's best recent performance shows that improvement is possible, and the declining absenteeism trend suggests attendance initiatives may be gaining traction.

475

Students ?

12.4

Student/teacher ratio ?

$18,991

Per pupil spending ?

90.3%

Free/discounted lunch ?

403 Powers Ferry Rd SE
Marietta, GA 30067

(770) 578-7936

District: Cobb County

Students who attend Powers Ferry Elementary School usually attend:

Middle:	East Cobb Middle School
High:	Wheeler High School

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:

57.1%

African American:

27.4%

White:

11.6%

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At a glance

▼ Ranking trend: Declining — 28th percentile in 2016 → 11th in 2026

Worth a look

!Test scores below the Georgia average (23% vs 47% meeting standards)

!In the lower quartile statewide (11th percentile)

!Ranking has slipped — down 17 percentile points since 2016

Students meeting standards (2025-2026) ?

This school23%

District avg53%

Georgia avg47%

1,087^th of 1,222

Georgia public elementary schools ?

Bottom 11%▼ down 17 pts since 2016

From bottom 28% (2016) to bottom 11% (2026)

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★★★★★

SchoolDigger rating ?

64^th of 64Elementary Schools in the Cobb County

58^th of 202Cobb County 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
2026	14.6	1087 of 1222	11.0%	★☆☆☆☆
2025	23.2	958 of 1238	22.6%	★☆☆☆☆
2024	30.6	838 of 1236	32.2%	★★☆☆☆
2023	37.5	729 of 1223	40.4%	★★☆☆☆
2022	36.1	752 of 1220	38.4%	★★☆☆☆
2021	27.8	842 of 1214	30.6%	★★☆☆☆
2019	23.2	959 of 1234	22.3%	★☆☆☆☆
2018	20.4	972 of 1209	19.6%	★☆☆☆☆
2017	29.0	856 of 1205	29.0%	★☆☆☆☆
2016	27.3	890 of 1233	27.8%	★☆☆☆☆
2015	23.6	966 of 1240	22.1%	★☆☆☆☆
2014	35.6	929 of 1231	24.5%	★☆☆☆☆
2013	34.2	937 of 1225	23.5%	★☆☆☆☆
2012	34.3	916 of 1201	23.7%	★☆☆☆☆
2011	21.0	1044 of 1212	13.9%	★☆☆☆☆
2010	32.5	918 of 1183	22.4%	★☆☆☆☆
2009	33.0	863 of 1133	23.8%	★☆☆☆☆
2008	27.4	920 of 1134	18.9%	★☆☆☆☆
2007	26.4	913 of 1125	18.8%	★☆☆☆☆
2006	31.6	840 of 1101	23.7%	★☆☆☆☆

African American

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Georgia percentile	Rating
2026	20.9	714 of 829	13.9%	★☆☆☆☆
2025	40.7	491 of 892	45.0%	★★☆☆☆
2024	46.0	437 of 879	50.3%	★★★☆☆
2023	34.8	550 of 870	36.8%	★★☆☆☆
2022	45.2	431 of 876	50.8%	★★★☆☆

English Language Learner

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Georgia percentile	Rating
2026	25.9	176 of 215	18.1%	★☆☆☆☆
2025	26.3	266 of 317	16.1%	★☆☆☆☆
2024	47.8	133 of 304	56.3%	★★★☆☆
2023	51.9	104 of 286	63.6%	★★★☆☆
2022	58.8	74 of 283	73.9%	★★★★☆

Female

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Georgia percentile	Rating
2026	13.8	1079 of 1189	9.3%	☆☆☆☆☆
2025	23.8	950 of 1224	22.4%	★☆☆☆☆
2024	37.7	728 of 1223	40.5%	★★☆☆☆
2023	41.6	656 of 1212	45.9%	★★☆☆☆
2022	36.7	745 of 1206	38.2%	★★☆☆☆

Hispanic

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Georgia percentile	Rating
2026	21.6	432 of 504	14.3%	★☆☆☆☆
2025	26.6	454 of 583	22.1%	★☆☆☆☆
2024	36.4	365 of 565	35.4%	★★☆☆☆
2023	45.9	264 of 535	50.7%	★★★☆☆
2022	46.0	255 of 516	50.6%	★★★☆☆

Male

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Georgia percentile	Rating
2026	17.5	1008 of 1186	15.0%	★☆☆☆☆
2025	24.2	930 of 1225	24.1%	★☆☆☆☆
2024	24.9	919 of 1220	24.7%	★☆☆☆☆
2023	32.9	784 of 1210	35.2%	★★☆☆☆
2022	35.8	746 of 1209	38.3%	★★☆☆☆

How student groups rank statewide ? (each group's percentile vs the same group at other schools — higher is better; the +/- beside each compares the group with this school's overall percentile)

English Language Learner (2026)18th percentile+7 vs school

Male (2026)15th percentile+4 vs school

Hispanic (2026)14th percentile+3 vs school

African American (2026)14th percentile+3 vs school

Female (2026)9th percentile~ school

By subject vs Georgia (2025-2026) ?

Mathematics24%-24 vs state

Science20%-24 vs state

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What people are saying

by a parent
Friday, December 6, 2024

this school is not good AT ALL MY CHILD WAS NOT HAPPY WITH THIS SCHOOL THERE IS SO MUCH DRAMA DISLIKE IM NERVER SENDING MY CHILED HERE AGAN Close Quote

by a parent
Wednesday, August 29, 2018

Over all I love this school. Principal all the teachers my daughter has had this far. Office staff and other staff members. Close Quote

by a citizen
Tuesday, April 14, 2015

Powers Ferry is Cobb County's best kept secret! With low student-teacher ratios, dynamic school administrators, and a positive school culture, Powers Ferry is a fabulous place to learn. This is one of the greatest schools Cobb County has to offer! Close Quote

by a parent
Thursday, October 2, 2014

This school is constantly growing. Powers Ferry has implemented a staff who is ready and prepared to turn things around. I predict in one year this school will rank top 5 in Cobb County. Close Quote

by a citizen
Monday, January 27, 2014

I personally really enjoy how the staff at this school seems to be very friendly and warm to their students and fellow co-workers. When I enter the building, the environment feels warm and welcoming. The office staff/administration is always willing to help parents and students when needed in a friendly manner. Thanks to your staff for making this school feel so inviting! Keep up the great work! Close Quote

by a citizen
Friday, October 18, 2013

This school should be ranked one of the worst schools in Cobb County. I have been affiliated with Powers Ferry for almost a decade everything about it is in need of some serious help. The teachers try, however with the lack of parental and administrative help, many find themselves teaching in a defeated mode or looking for a position elsewhere. The principal rules rather than leads. He plays favorites with students, parents, and staff members. The school should put in a revolving door because the student population is far from steady. The attitudes are obnoxious and ungrateful; with expectations of handouts and entitlements. Close Quote

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2026)				Ranking (2025)				Milestones Assessment Mathematics (2026)				Milestones Assessment Science (2026)	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 (2025)	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2026)	Statewide Rank (2026)	State Percentile (2026)	SchoolDigger Rating (2026)	Average Standard Score (2025)	Statewide Rank (2025)	State Percentile (2025)	Rank Change from Previous Year	Milestones Assessment Mathematics 3rd Grade	Milestones Assessment Mathematics 4th Grade	Milestones Assessment Mathematics 5th Grade	Milestones Assessment Mathematics 6th Grade	Milestones Assessment Science 5th Grade	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Powers Ferry Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	403 Powers Ferry Rd SE	Marietta	30067	Cobb County	Cobb County	No	No	No	Yes	(770) 578-7936	475	38	12.4	90.3%	55 (11.6%)	130 (27.4%)	271 (57.1%)	4 (0.8%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	15 (3.2%)	14.6	1087^th of 1222 public elementary schools	11.0%		23.2	958^th of 1238 public elementary schools	22.6%	129	18.8	26.3	26.3		20.0	$18,991	$707	$18,284
Sedalia Park Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	2230 Lower Roswell Rd	Marietta	30068	Cobb County	Cobb County	No	No	No	Yes	(770) 509-5162	634	51	12.5	67.4%	137 (21.6%)	204 (32.2%)	239 (37.7%)	17 (2.7%)	2 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	35 (5.5%)	45.1	615^th of 1222 public elementary schools	49.7%		41.3	670^th of 1238 public elementary schools	45.9%	55	47.3	48.1	34.6		36.7	$17,582	$803	$16,779
Eastvalley Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	380 Holt Rd NE	Marietta	30068	Cobb County	Cobb County	No	No	No	No	(770) 578-7214	679	56	12.2	42.1%	272 (40.1%)	108 (15.9%)	187 (27.5%)	55 (8.1%)	1 (0.1%)	0 (0.0%)	56 (8.2%)	78.4	237^th of 1222 public elementary schools	80.6%		68.9	339^th of 1238 public elementary schools	72.6%	102	66.4	49.5	68.1		59.8	$17,981	$318	$17,664
Marietta Center for Advanced Academics	Public	3-5	311 Aviation Rd SE	Marietta	30060	Cobb County	Marietta City	No	No	No	Yes	(770) 420-0822	268	21	12.7	30.6%	79 (29.5%)	90 (33.6%)	44 (16.4%)	29 (10.8%)	2 (0.7%)	0 (0.0%)	24 (9.0%)	99.3	4^th of 1222 public elementary schools	99.7%		99.6	4^th of 1238 public elementary schools	99.7%		94.4	98.8	97.7		84.1	$19,256	$234	$19,022
Brumby Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	815 Terrell Mill Rd SE	Marietta	30067	Cobb County	Cobb County	No	No	No	Yes	(770) 916-7070	963	89	10.7	78.3%	83 (8.6%)	522 (54.2%)	277 (28.8%)	20 (2.1%)	5 (0.5%)	0 (0.0%)	56 (5.8%)	20.5	983^rd of 1222 public elementary schools	19.6%		16.4	1060^th of 1238 public elementary schools	14.4%	77	40.4	32.7	14.0		14.7	$19,035	$862	$18,173
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%)	37.2	712^th of 1222 public elementary schools	41.7%		28.4	867^th of 1238 public elementary schools	30.0%	155	29.9	39.4	45.6		35.4	$22,786	$856	$21,930
Sope Creek Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	3320 Paper Mill Rd SE	Marietta	30067	Cobb County	Cobb County	No	No	No	No	(770) 916-7085	1,104	76	14.5	9.1%	600 (54.3%)	62 (5.6%)	94 (8.5%)	276 (25.0%)	11 (1.0%)	0 (0.0%)	61 (5.5%)	97.9	22^nd of 1222 public elementary schools	98.2%		97.7	29^th of 1238 public elementary schools	97.7%	7	83.1	89.0	90.6		78.4	$14,446	$359	$14,087
Lockheed Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	1205 Merritt Rd	Marietta	30062	Cobb County	Marietta City	No	No	No	Yes	(770) 429-3196	734	78	9.4	90.1%	37 (5.0%)	248 (33.8%)	416 (56.7%)	3 (0.4%)	1 (0.1%)	0 (0.0%)	29 (4.0%)	21.3	966^th of 1222 public elementary schools	20.9%		18.4	1022^nd of 1238 public elementary schools	17.4%	56	35.2	36.2	22.5		18.0	$20,920	$458	$20,461
Amana Academy West Atlanta	Public, Charter	K-8	2200 Lake Park Drive SE	Smyrna	30080	Cobb County	State Specialty Schools II- Amana Academy West Atlanta	Yes	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(678) 331-9351	215	19	11.6	34.4%	30 (14.0%)	154 (71.6%)	16 (7.4%)	2 (0.9%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	13 (6.0%)	85.9	168^th of 1222 public elementary schools	86.3%		80.6	227^th of 1238 public elementary schools	81.7%	59	81.1	77.5	53.7	57.2	56.1	$17,823	$440	$17,383
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%)	46.9	592^nd of 1222 public elementary schools	51.6%		33.6	785^th of 1238 public elementary schools	36.6%	193	46.2	52.0	38.9		32.7	$20,814	$961	$19,853

Frequently Asked Questions about Powers Ferry Elementary School

What district is Powers Ferry Elementary School in?

Cobb County

How many students attend Powers Ferry Elementary School?

In the 2024-25 school year, 475 students attended Powers Ferry Elementary School.

What schools do graduates of Powers Ferry Elementary School attend?

Students who attend Powers Ferry Elementary School usually go on to attend:

Middle : East Cobb Middle School
High : Wheeler High School

Is Powers Ferry Elementary School a good school?

Powers Ferry Elementary School ranks in the bottom 11.0% of Georgia elementary schools.

What is the racial makeup of Powers Ferry Elementary School?

Students at Powers Ferry Elementary School are 57% Hispanic, 27% African American, 12% White, 3% Two or more races.

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