Summary:
Zip code 30080 in Smyrna, Georgia, is served by nine public schools—seven elementary schools, one middle school, and one high school—enrolling roughly 8,024 students across the Cobb County district and two state specialty charter districts.
For parents, the standout is Amana Academy West Atlanta, ranked in the 86th percentile statewide with a 4-star rating and the lowest poverty rate in the area (34% free/reduced lunch). It outperforms every other local school in math and reading, with 3rd grade math proficiency near 81%—about 30 points above the state average. At the other end, Green Acres Elementary is the lowest-ranked school (23rd percentile) but shows the most improvement, climbing from the 10th to the 23rd percentile in two years. Campbell Middle School is notable for its exceptional Algebra I acceleration—92% of its test-takers scored proficient, nearly double the district average—while Campbell High School ranks in the 66th percentile despite a 20.7% chronic absenteeism rate and a 52% poverty rate. Among the elementary schools, Teasley Elementary (61st percentile) and Smyrna Elementary (63rd percentile) are solid mid-tier options, while Argyle Elementary, Belmont Hills Elementary, and International Academy of Smyrna all rank below the 40th percentile and serve predominantly high-poverty populations (94-100% free/reduced lunch).
Key takeaways: poverty strongly correlates with lower test scores, even though high-poverty schools receive significantly more per-student funding (up to $26,471 at Argyle versus $13,029 at Campbell High). Science proficiency is a consistent weakness across nearly all schools, with most falling below state averages. The two charter schools are polar opposites—Amana excels while International Academy struggles. Teasley Elementary has declined from the 76th to the 61st percentile over three years, warranting monitoring. Campbell High's graduation rate (86.9%) and dropout rate (1.9%) are both better than state averages, showing resilience despite challenges.
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