Summary:
ZIP code 30064 in Marietta, Georgia, is served by six elementary schools spanning Pre-K through 5th grade and split between the Cobb County and Marietta City school districts, offering families a wide range of academic outcomes within a small geographic area.
The standout performer is West Side Elementary School, ranked 9th in the state with a 5-star rating and math proficiency rates of 86-94%, far outpacing every other school in the area. Due West Elementary School is also a strong choice, ranking 71st statewide with consistently high math scores, including 83.2% proficiency in 5th grade. In the middle tier, A.L. Burruss Elementary School (ranked 251st) and Cheatham Hill Elementary School (ranked 281st) both earn 4-star ratings, with Cheatham Hill showing notable year-over-year improvement in math and science. Hickory Hills Elementary School (ranked 493rd) sits in the lower-middle range, though its science proficiency of 27.2% is a significant weakness. Dowell Elementary School ranks last at 761st with a 2-star rating and has shown no meaningful improvement over three years.
Families should note that higher spending does not guarantee better results—Hickory Hills spends the most per student ($20,591) yet ranks in the 60th percentile, while West Side spends less and achieves top-tier outcomes. Chronic absenteeism is remarkably low across all six schools, ranging from 4.3% at West Side to 10.6% at Dowell, well below the state average of 17.7%. The strongest predictor of performance appears to be socioeconomic status, with the highest-performing schools having the lowest free/reduced lunch rates, though A.L. Burruss outperforms its demographic profile. For parents, the choice of school in this ZIP code can dramatically shape a child's educational experience, from West Side's exceptional academics to Dowell's persistent struggles.
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