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Choosing the Best School

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When moving to a new city, or even just changing neighborhoods, parents want to know what the schools are like. Metro Atlanta boasts a wide range of options, from public schools to charter schools and a wide range of independent institutions that are committed to preparing students for college, careers and beyond. Determining the best choice for your family can be overwhelming, so do your homework and research additional information and resources on the systems’ websites (www.cobb.k12.ga.us; www.mariettacity.k12.ga.us).
Cobb is served by two separate school districts: the Cobb County School District (CCSD) and Marietta City Schools (MCS). CCSD is the second largest school system in the state and educates more than 108,000 students each year. With two special education centers, one adult education center and one performance learning center—CCSD employs more than 13,000 teachers, counselors and administrators. Since 1984, CCSD has had 56 schools named Georgia Schools of Excellence and 22 named National Blue Ribbon Schools.
Marietta City Schools teaches nearly 9,000 students in the district’s eight elementary schools, one middle school and one high school. Though it is a small system, it has garnered more than its share of accolades over the years. U.S. News & World Report has named Marietta High School one of the best high schools in the country for four years running. STEM Certified Schools in Cobb include Cooper Middle School, Ford Elementary School, Kennesaw Mountain High School Academy of Mathematics, Science, and Technology,Tritt Elementary School and Wheeler High School Center for Advanced Studies in Science, Mathematics, and Technology.

Cobb County
Shallowford Falls Elementary
Shallowford Falls Elementary has achieved Cobb STEM certification Cobb STEM certification, which recognizes schools that provide students with STEM-enriched learning opportunities above and beyond the exemplary practices found in all Cobb County schools. The milestone represents a  collaborative effort by the administration, teachers, staff, PTA, Foundation and community working together to advance this STEM initiative. The teachers show a commitment to STEM by enhancing instruction and stretching the learning process. This endeavor also requires STEM professional development for all teachers and advanced teacher certification.
(770) 642-5610, 3529 Lassiter Rd, Marietta

Timber Ridge Elementary
East Cobb’s Timber Ridge Elementary enrolls approximately 600 students in grades K through 5. High expectations exist for achievement and conduct.  The school’s climate well represents its motto of Learning, Caring and Sharing Today…for Tomorrow’s Dream
(770) 642-5621, 5000 Timber Ridge Rd, Marietta

Hightower Trail Middle
Hightower Trail has been named a Georgia School of Excellence and participates in the Partners for Education Program, which pairs local business leaders with students for one-on-one reading and tutoring.
(770) 578-7225, 3905 Post Oak Tritt Rd, Marietta

Mabry Middle
Mabry Middle recently received the designation of No Place for Hate from the Anti-Defamation League’s Southeast Region for its efforts to promote acceptance among students and staff. It is the first middle school in the county to receive this designation.
(770) 928-5546, 2700 Jims Rd NE, Marietta

Lassiter High
Lassiter High School, which enrolls more than 2,000 students, has been named a Georgia School of Excellence by the Georgia Department of Education. The school has been awarded AP Merit School status due to the fact that more than 20 percent of its student body takes advanced placement exams each year, with 50 percent scoring a 3 or higher.
(678) 494-7863, 2601 Shallowford Rd, Marietta

Walton High (charter)
Walton is the only school in the county to offer a nationally certified preengineering program as well as offering arts with the largest high school choral program in Cobb County. Walton also has a long tradition of above average SAT scores. More than 70% of its senior class has passed one or more AP courses.
(770) 578-3225, 1590 Bill Murdock Rd, Marietta

Marietta City
Marietta Center for Advanced Academics
As the state’s first certified science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) school, the Center gives students an accelerated, technologybased education. All students must meet strict academic requirements in order to be admitted to and remain in the program. The Atlanta JournalConstitution ranks Marietta Center for Advanced Academics among the Top 10 Elementary Schools in Metro Atlanta and Georgia
(770) 420-0822, 311 Aviation Rd SE, Marietta

Marietta Middle
The school moved into a new, renovated facility in 2002 that includes two gymnasiums, five computer labs and three science labs for its 1,200 students in the 7th and 8th grades.
(770) 422-0311, 121 Winn St NW, Marietta

Marietta High
Marietta High was established in 1892 and now has a student population of over 2,500. Nearly 80 percent of its teachers have master’s degrees or higher, and the school has repeatedly earned recognition from the Georgia Department of Education for its AP classes and exams.
(770) 428-2631, 1171 Whitlock Ave NW, Marietta

Cobb County Private Schools

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Mt. Bethel Christian Academy, Marietta (K–9)
www.mtbethelchristian.org
(770) 971-0245
As part of Mt. Bethel United Methodist Church, Mt. Bethel Christian Academy has been serving the community’s students since 1998. Now dually accredited through the Southern Association of Independent Schools and Southern Association of Colleges and Schools, Mt. Bethel enrolls approximately 500 students and enrolled its first 9th grade class in fall 2014 on a new 33-acre upper school campus. The campus includes three soccer fields, three baseball fields, an outdoor nature area and more than 200,000 square feet of learning space. Mt. Bethel enhances its classroom instruction with the latest technology, and students in 5th grade and above can take advantage of the school’s one-to-one laptop program.

Mount Paran Christian School, Kennesaw (preK–12)
www.mtparanschool.com
(770) 578-0182
Since 1976, Mount Paran has been leading the way in Christian education in Cobb County. Its impressive 65-acre campus near Kennesaw Mountain boasts two libraries, two gymnasiums, a state-of-the-art performing arts center that includes a recording studio and multiple playgrounds. Total enrollment across all grades is almost 1,200, with class sizes ranging from 14 to 20; the student-teacher ratio stands at 10:1 for the high school. Students can begin learning Spanish in preschool and K through 5 students attend a weekly critical thinking skills class to build skills that will enhance their academic careers. Mount Paran has earned dual accreditation from the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools and the Southern Association of Independent Schools.

North Cobb Christian School, Kennesaw (K–12)
www.ncchristian.org
(770) 975-0252
North Cobb Christian (NCCS) was founded in 1983 by four local families who were seeking an alternative to public education, and is now one of the largest independent schools in the metro area, with a K through 12 enrollment of approximately 890 students. In addition to overall rigorous academics, students can also apply for one of several distinctive academy programs. The non-denominational Christian school promotes the core values of love, integrity, respect, responsibility and service, and high school students are required to complete 46 hours of community service prior to graduation. NCCS is accredited by AdvancEd, the Association of Christian Schools International and Accredited with Quality by the Georgia Accrediting Commission.

Shreiner Academy, Marietta (preK–8)
www.shreiner.com
(770) 953-1340
Opened in the early 1980s, the Shreiner Academy was the second independent school founded by members of the Shreiner family. The first school, the Church Farm School in Paoli, Pa., opened in 1918. The school’s total enrollment is around 200 students, so the average class size is only about 15. With its stellar academics and options for before and after school extracurricular activities, Shreiner students have many opportunities to thrive. The school’s 8-acre campus includes playgrounds, swimming pools, a performing arts center, athletic fields and more. Shreiner has earned the highest level of accreditation by the Georgia Accrediting Commission as well as the National Independent Private Schools Association and the National Council for Private School Accreditation.

The Walker School, Marietta (preK–12)
www.thewalkerschool.org
(770) 427-2689
As one of the oldest independent schools in the metro area, Walker has a well-established academic reputation. In 2013, 100 percent of its graduating high school seniors had been accepted into a college or university. With less than 1,000 students enrolled, Walker prides itself on providing individual attention for all students. One of the many unique programs Walker offers is an exchange program with France, Germany and Argentina. Every year, the school welcomes students from each of these countries, while host students subsequently travel abroad later in the year. Technology is fully integrated at Walker, with anywhere from one to eight computers in each classroom and campus-wide wireless Internet access.

Whitefield Academy, Smyrna/Vinings (preK–12)
www.whitefieldacademy.com
(678) 305-3000
Whitefield Academy is a Christ-centered, PreK4 through 12th college preparatory school located on a beautiful 80-acre campus in the Smyrna/Vinings area. Whitefield provides students with a rigorous academic curriculum, including 31 AP and Honors courses. The school offers a well-rounded extracurricular program with 12 after school programs in the Lower School, 39 clubs and organizations, and 53 athletic teams. Whitefield has earned five athletic state championships, and has an award-winning arts program. In 2015, Whitefield graduates were offered $7.7 million in scholarships and grants, and were admitted to acclaimed colleges and universities across the United States such as Columbia University, Dartmouth College, Georgia Institute of Technology, Princeton University, and Washington and Lee University.