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