East Side Elementary School

East Side Elementary School in Marietta, GA, is a top-performing public school in the Cobb County School District, serving 1,072 students in grades PK through 5 with a 15:1 student-teacher ratio. The school has earned a 5-star rating for the past decade, ranking in the top 2% of all Georgia elementary schools—currently 28th out of 1,219 statewide—making it one of the most consistently excellent schools in the state.

Academically, East Side students far outpace district and state averages. In 2025-2026, math proficiency ranged from 83.9% to 85.8% across grades 3-5, compared to state averages of 44-50%. Fifth-grade science proficiency hit 77.3%, well above the state's 44.2%. The school also excels at supporting students with special needs, ranking in the 94th percentile statewide. Attendance is a standout strength: chronic absenteeism is just 2.8%, dramatically lower than the district's 14.2% and state's 17.7%, and has improved steadily from 12.7% four years ago. While science scores are the school's lowest subject area, they remain far above average. One area for potential growth is the Asian student subgroup, which ranks in the 66th percentile—still solid, but below the school's overall exceptional performance.

Compared to nearby schools, East Side sits in a cluster of high achievers including Mount Bethel Elementary School, Tritt Elementary School, Timber Ridge Elementary School, Sope Creek Elementary School, and Murdock Elementary School—all ranking in the top 5% statewide. In contrast, Powers Ferry Elementary School, Brumby Elementary School, and Sedalia Park Elementary School rank in the bottom half. Notably, East Side achieves its results while spending less per student ($14,530) than many lower-performing peers, demonstrating remarkable efficiency. With a decade of sustained excellence—even through the pandemic—East Side is a reliably outstanding choice for families.