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Best Marietta Public Middle Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 13 public middle schools serving 10,991 students in Marietta, GA. The top-ranked public middle schools in Marietta, GA are Dickerson Middle School, Dodgen Middle School and Hightower Trail 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 52% (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 9/10, which is in the top 20% of Georgia public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 61% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Georgia public middle school average of 66% (majority Black).

Best Public Middle Schools in Marietta, GA (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Dickerson Middle School
(Math: 88% | Reading: 80%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 1%
855 Woodlawn Dr Ne
Marietta, GA 30068
(770) 578-2710
Gr: 6-8 | 1,225 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 40%
Rank: #22.
Dodgen Middle School
(Math: 80% | Reading: 76%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
1725 Bill Murdock Rd
Marietta, GA 30062
(770) 578-2726
Gr: 6-8 | 1,178 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 45%
Rank: #33.
Hightower Trail Middle School
(Math: 76% | Reading: 71%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
3905 Post Oak Tritt Rd
Marietta, GA 30062
(770) 578-7225
Gr: 6-8 | 944 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 30%
Rank: #44.
Mabry Middle School
(Math: 70% | Reading: 72%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
2700 Jims Rd Ne
Marietta, GA 30066
(770) 928-5546
Gr: 6-8 | 938 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 34%
Rank: #55.
Simpson Middle School
(Math: 64% | Reading: 69%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
3340 Trickum Rd Ne
Marietta, GA 30066
(770) 971-4711
Gr: 6-8 | 884 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 44%
Rank: #66.
Mccleskey Middle School
(Math: 47% | Reading: 47%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
4080 Maybreeze Rd
Marietta, GA 30066
(770) 928-5560
Gr: 6-8 | 540 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 51%
Rank: #77.
Daniell Middle School
(Math: 38% | Reading: 49%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
2900 Scott Rd
Marietta, GA 30066
(678) 594-8048
Gr: 6-8 | 884 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 75%
Rank: #88.
Marietta Middle School
(Math: 31% | Reading: 35%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
121 Winn St Nw
Marietta, GA 30064
(770) 422-0311
Gr: 7-8 | 1,352 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 81%
Rank: #99.
East Cobb Middle School
(Math: 31% | Reading: 34%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
825 Terrell Mill Rd Se
Marietta, GA 30067
(770) 578-2740
Gr: 6-8 | 1,352 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 80%
Rank: #1010.
Smitha Middle School
(Math: 21% | Reading: 30%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
2025 Powder Springs Rd Sw
Marietta, GA 30064
(678) 594-8267
Gr: 6-8 | 866 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 95%
Rank: #1111.
Pearson Middle School
(Math: 13% | Reading: 22%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
240 Barber Road Se
Marietta, GA 30060
(770) 429-6012
Gr: 6-8 | 806 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: n/an/a
George W. Hartmann Center
729 Lawrence St Ne
Marietta, GA 30060
(770) 971-7801
Gr: 6-12 | 4 students Student-teacher ratio: 4:1 Minority enrollment: 75%
Rank: n/an/a
Marietta Regional Youth Detention Center
Alternative School
1575 County Services Pkwy Sw
Marietta, GA 30008
(770) 528-4247
Gr: 5-12 | 18 students Student-teacher ratio: 5:1 Minority enrollment: 84%

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 Hightower Trail 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), 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?

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