Summary
Bryant Elementary School in Mableton, GA, serves approximately 865 students in grades PK-5 as part of the Cobb County School District, a district rated 4 stars statewide. The school itself currently holds a 1-star rating and ranks in the 24th percentile of Georgia elementary schools, though it has been climbing steadily from the 16th percentile in 2022-2023. All of Bryant's students qualify for free or reduced lunch, and the school invests heavily in its students, spending $17,817 per pupil—above the state average—while maintaining a favorable student-teacher ratio of 12.9:1.
Academically, Bryant trails district and state averages in most subjects, but there are notable bright spots. In 4th grade math, 39.4% of students are proficient, the school's strongest subject-grade combination and closest to district averages. However, 5th grade presents challenges: math proficiency drops to 28.1%, and science sits at just 20%—less than half the district rate. Chronic absenteeism, a persistent issue, has improved dramatically from 31.9% in 2021-2022 to 18.6% in 2025-2026, now better than the state average of 17.7%. The school also shows particular strength with its African American students, ranking in the 50th percentile statewide (3-star rating) for that subgroup, a stark contrast to its overall 1-star rating. English Language Learners also perform relatively well, ranking in the 37th percentile (2-star).
Comparisons with nearby schools reveal that neighborhood demographics don't dictate outcomes. Clay-Harmony Leland Elementary, just 0.67 miles away, ranks in the 43rd percentile and outperforms Bryant in nearly every subject—for example, 50.6% proficiency in 4th grade math versus Bryant's 39.4%. Conversely, Riverside Elementary, only 0.62 miles away, ranks lower at the 15th percentile. Interestingly, Bryant spends more per student than higher-performing Clay-Harmony ($17,817 vs. $17,413), while Miles Elementary in Atlanta Public Schools spends $29,376 per student yet has some of the lowest performance metrics in the area. This suggests that how resources are deployed matters more than the amount spent. Overall, Bryant is on an upward trajectory, with 4th grade math proficiency more than doubling since 2022-2023, and its improving attendance and targeted subgroup strengths offer a foundation for continued progress.
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