For the 2025 school year, there are 13 public middle schools serving 11,028 students in Marietta, GA. The top ranked public middle schools in Marietta, GA are Dickerson Middle School, Dodgen Middle School and Mabry Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Marietta, GA public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 53% (versus the Georgia public middle school average of 35%), and reading proficiency score of 53% (versus the 39% statewide average). Middle schools in Marietta have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 10% of Georgia public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 61% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is less than the Georgia public middle school average of 66% (majority Black).
Best Public Middle Schools in Marietta, GA (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Dickerson Middle School
(Math: 86% | Reading: 80%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
855 Woodlawn Dr Ne
Marietta, GA 30068
(770) 578-2710
Marietta, GA 30068
(770) 578-2710
Grades: 6-8
| 1,208 students
Rank: #22.
Dodgen Middle School
(Math: 82% | Reading: 76%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
1725 Bill Murdock Rd
Marietta, GA 30062
(770) 578-2726
Marietta, GA 30062
(770) 578-2726
Grades: 6-8
| 1,238 students
Rank: #33.
Mabry Middle School
(Math: 75% | Reading: 72%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
2700 Jims Rd Ne
Marietta, GA 30066
(770) 928-5546
Marietta, GA 30066
(770) 928-5546
Grades: 6-8
| 918 students
Rank: #44.
Hightower Trail Middle School
(Math: 75% | Reading: 71%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
3905 Post Oak Tritt Rd
Marietta, GA 30062
(770) 578-7225
Marietta, GA 30062
(770) 578-7225
Grades: 6-8
| 963 students
Rank: #55.
Simpson Middle School
(Math: 69% | Reading: 69%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
3340 Trickum Rd Ne
Marietta, GA 30066
(770) 971-4711
Marietta, GA 30066
(770) 971-4711
Grades: 6-8
| 884 students
Rank: #66.
Mccleskey Middle School
(Math: 44% | Reading: 47%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
4080 Maybreeze Rd
Marietta, GA 30066
(770) 928-5560
Marietta, GA 30066
(770) 928-5560
Grades: 6-8
| 551 students
Rank: #77.
Daniell Middle School
(Math: 42% | Reading: 49%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
2900 Scott Rd
Marietta, GA 30066
(678) 594-8048
Marietta, GA 30066
(678) 594-8048
Grades: 6-8
| 894 students
Rank: #88.
Marietta Middle School
(Math: 34% | Reading: 35%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
121 Winn St Nw
Marietta, GA 30064
(770) 422-0311
Marietta, GA 30064
(770) 422-0311
Grades: 7-8
| 1,302 students
Rank: #99.
East Cobb Middle School
(Math: 32% | Reading: 34%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
825 Terrell Mill Rd
Marietta, GA 30067
(770) 578-2740
Marietta, GA 30067
(770) 578-2740
Grades: 6-8
| 1,345 students
Rank: #1010.
Smitha Middle School
(Math: 25% | Reading: 30%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
2025 Powder Springs Rd Sw
Marietta, GA 30064
(678) 594-8267
Marietta, GA 30064
(678) 594-8267
Grades: 6-8
| 868 students
Rank: #1111.
Pearson Middle School
(Math: 11% | Reading: 22%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
240 Barber Road
Marietta, GA 30060
(770) 429-6012
Marietta, GA 30060
(770) 429-6012
Grades: 6-8
| 839 students
Rank: #1212.
George W. Hartmann Center
(Math: <50% | Reading: ≥50% )
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
729 Lawrence St Ne
Marietta, GA 30060
(770) 971-7801
Marietta, GA 30060
(770) 971-7801
Grades: 6-12
| 4 students
Rank: n/an/a
Marietta Regional Youth Detention Center
Alternative School
1575 County Services Pkwy Sw
Marietta, GA 30008
(770) 528-4247
Marietta, GA 30008
(770) 528-4247
Grades: 5-12
| 14 students
Marietta, Georgia Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Marietta Charter School (Closed 2012)
Charter School
377 Henry Dr Sw
Marietta, GA 30064
(770) 590-4430
Marietta, GA 30064
(770) 590-4430
Grades: K-5
| 220 students
Nelson L. Price Treatment Center Of Gbch & Fm- Inc (Closed 2014)
Alternative School
729 Lawrence St Ne
Marietta, GA 30060
(770) 514-8255
Marietta, GA 30060
(770) 514-8255
Grades: 9-12
| 6 students
1560 Joyner Ave Se
Marietta, GA 30060
(678) 594-8240
Marietta, GA 30060
(678) 594-8240
Grades: 9-12
| 145 students
Woods-wilkins Alternative Center Plc (Closed 2012)
Alternative School
350 Lemon St Ne
Marietta, GA 30060
(770) 429-3188
Marietta, GA 30060
(770) 429-3188
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public middle schools in Marietta, GA?
The top ranked public middle schools in Marietta, GA include Dickerson Middle School, Dodgen Middle School and Mabry Middle School. Marietta has one of the highest concentrations of top ranked public schools in Georgia.
How many public middle schools are located in Marietta?
13 public middle schools are located in Marietta.
What is the racial composition of students in Marietta?
Marietta public middle schools minority enrollment is 61% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is less than the Georgia public middle schools average of 66% (majority Black).
Which public middle schools in Marietta are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public middle schools in Marietta include: Dickerson Middle School vs. Dodgen Middle School, Dodgen Middle School vs. Dickerson Middle School, Hightower Trail Middle School vs. Dodgen Middle School
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