Summary:
Zip code 30008 in Marietta, Georgia is served by three elementary schools—Dunleith Elementary School, Hollydale Elementary School, and Milford Elementary School—all covering grades PK-5 with enrollments between 389 and 554 students, and they belong to two different districts: Marietta City and Cobb County.
Dunleith is the clear standout in this area. It ranks in the 74th percentile statewide (317th of 1,219 schools) and has improved dramatically over two years, jumping from the 50th percentile. Its math proficiency exceeds state averages at every grade level (54-58% vs. 44-50% statewide), and its 5th grade science proficiency (54.6%) is well above the state (44.2%). Milford sits in the middle at the 45th percentile, but shows a troubling pattern: 3rd and 4th grade math scores are near district averages, yet 5th grade math collapses to just 26.6% proficiency—a 25-point drop from 4th grade that has persisted for two consecutive years. Hollydale is the most concerning, ranking in the bottom 15% statewide (1,035th of 1,219) with math proficiency in the low 20s-30s across all grades, far below district and state averages.
Interestingly, spending does not predict success here. Hollydale spends the most per student ($22,472) and has the smallest class sizes (8.8:1), yet has the lowest scores. Dunleith spends less ($20,844) but outperforms both peers. All three schools serve high-poverty populations (83-100% free/reduced lunch), yet chronic absenteeism is below the state average (17.7%) at every school—ranging from 11.9% at Hollydale to 16.5% at Milford—so attendance is not driving the differences. For parents, Dunleith offers the strongest academic track record and momentum, while Milford may warrant questions about 5th grade support, and Hollydale families should explore what targeted interventions are available given its persistent achievement gaps.
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