Summary:
ZIP code 30008 in Marietta, Georgia, is served by four schools—three elementary schools (Dunleith, Hollydale, and Milford) and one specialized high school (Marietta Regional Youth Detention Center)—with a combined enrollment of 1,487 students, spanning grades PK-12 across two major districts and the Department of Juvenile Justice.
For families comparing options, Dunleith Elementary School is the clear standout. It is the only school in the ZIP code with a 4-star district rating (Marietta City), and its school ranking has soared from the 50th to the 74th percentile in just two years. Dunleith outperforms both Cobb County schools on nearly every tested subject—for example, 54.1% of its 3rd graders are proficient in math versus 27.0% at Hollydale Elementary School and 52.9% at Milford Elementary School—despite spending the least per student ($20,844). In contrast, Hollydale spends the most ($22,472) and has the lowest student-teacher ratio (8.8:1), yet posts the weakest scores in the area, sitting in the bottom quartile of Georgia elementary schools. Milford presents a mixed profile: strong 3rd and 4th grade math (at or above state averages) but a dramatic 5th grade drop-off to 26.6% proficiency, suggesting possible curriculum or transition challenges.
All three elementary schools serve predominantly low-income families (83-100% free/reduced lunch), yet outcomes diverge sharply, showing that poverty does not dictate results. Chronic absenteeism is not the main driver either—Hollydale has the lowest rate (11.9%) but the lowest achievement, while Milford has the highest (16.5%) yet outperforms Hollydale. The Marietta Regional Youth Detention Center is an outlier with just 18 students and a 4.5:1 ratio, offering no comparable test data. For parents, this ZIP code offers dramatically different educational experiences depending on the school, with Dunleith’s rapid improvement and Milford’s uneven performance providing key contrasts to Hollydale’s persistent struggles.
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