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Marietta City

Georgia · Public School District
13
Schools
8,711
Students
$17,495
Per-Pupil Spend
+22% nat'l
61.7%
Free Lunch Rate
+10pp vs nat'l
76.0%
Graduation Rate
-10.5pp vs nat'l
District Overview

Marietta City is a public school district in Georgia serving 8,711 students across 13 schools. It includes 8 elementary, 2 middle, 2 high schools. Its graduation rate of 76.0% is below the national average of 86.5%. Per-pupil spending of $17,495 is above average for a US public school district. 62% of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, reflecting significant economic need in the community. Opportunity scores across its schools are limited, with a district median of 38/100.

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All Schools (13)
Middle Schools2 schools
SchoolGradesStudents
Marietta Middle School07–081,316
Marietta Sixth Grade Academy06–06663
High Schools2 schools
SchoolGradesStudents
George W. Hartmann Center09–128
Marietta High School09–122,626
Other School1 school
SchoolGradesStudents
Emily Lembeck Early Learning CenterPK–PK142
District Finances
Per-Pupil Expenditure$17,495+22% nat'l avg
National avg $14,347
Revenue Sources
33%
54%
State
33.2%
Local (property tax)
54.0%
Federal
12.8%

Funding is shared between state (33%) and local sources (54%), with limited federal reliance.

Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey. District-level data.
District Snapshot
13
Schools
8,711
Students
62%
Free Lunch
$17K
Per-Pupil
Graduation Rate76.0%
Opportunity Score38/100
StateGeorgia →
School Rankings
Strengths & Considerations
High per-student investment
Spends $17,495 per pupil — 22% above the national average of $14,347.
Below-average graduation rate
At 76.0%, graduation is 10.5 points below the national average of 86.5%.
Location
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in Marietta City?
Marietta City has 13 public schools, serving a total of 8,711 students.
What is the graduation rate for Marietta City?
The graduation rate is 76.0%, which is below the national average of 86.5%.
How much does Marietta City spend per student?
Marietta City spends $17,495 per pupil — 22% above the national average of $14,347.
What percentage of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch in Marietta City?
62% of students in Marietta City qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, compared to the national rate of 52.2%.
Are there charter schools in Marietta City?
No, Marietta City does not currently include any charter schools.
What grade levels does Marietta City serve?
Marietta City serves grades PK through 12, covering elementary, middle, and high school levels.
What is the opportunity score for Marietta City?
The median opportunity score across schools in Marietta City is 38/100. The national median is 50/100. Opportunity scores reflect long-term economic mobility prospects for children who grow up in these communities.
About This Data

All figures on this page come directly from US federal open datasets — NCES Common Core of Data, EDFacts, and the Opportunity Atlas — and we work hard to keep them accurate and up to date. That said, federal data is published on an annual cycle, so some figures may not yet reflect the very latest school-year changes or local updates. We recommend using this page as a helpful starting point and cross-checking with the school or district directly, or visiting the NCES Common Core of Data and ed.gov for the most authoritative figures before making any important decisions.