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Smitha Middle School

2025 Powder Springs Rd SW, Marietta, GA 30064Cobb County →
Federal DataRegular SchoolGrades 06–08Non-Charter
881
Students
Total enrolled
$14,611
Per-Pupil Spend
Nat'l avg $14,347
~avg
12.9 : 1
Student:Teacher
Nat'l avg 15.4:1
↓ 16% vs nat'l
38/100
Opportunity Score
Neighborhood outcomes
↓ 24% vs nat'l
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Large public school
Serves 881 students in grades 06–08 in Marietta, Georgia.
Near-average funding
District spends $14,611 per pupil — close to the national average of $14,347.
Below-median opportunity
Children from this neighborhood historically reach the 38th income percentile as adults, per Harvard/Census Opportunity Atlas data.
About This School

Smitha Middle School is a large middle in Marietta, Georgia, serving grades 06–08 with 881 students. The district invests $14,611 per student — close to the national average of $14,347, and maintains a 12.9:1 student-teacher ratio — smaller than the national norm of 15.4:1. About 82% of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, reflecting significant economic challenges in the surrounding community. A neighborhood opportunity score of 38/100 — below the national median of 50 — is worth factoring into a fuller picture of long-term student outcomes.

Student Body & Demographics at Smitha Middle School

881
Total Students
12.9 : 1
Student:Teacher
82%
Free Lunch
68
Teacher FTE
Grade Range
PK
K
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
Highlighted grades (06–08) are served by this school
Gender Distribution472 male · 409 female
54%
46%
Male 54%Female 46%
Free / Reduced Lunch Eligibility82%
National avg 52% · 723 students
Student Composition
61%
28%
Asian2%
White5%
Hispanic / Latino61%
Black28%
Multiracial3%
NCES Common Core of Data · Race/ethnicity self-reported · NCES ID: 130129000242

Academic Outcomes at Smitha Middle School

Neighborhood Opportunity Score
38
/ 100
Below-median opportunity

Children from modest-income families in this neighborhood reach the 38th income percentile as adults. This school is in the 20th percentile nationally.

0 — Low50 — MedianHigh — 100
Opportunity Atlas (Chetty, Friedman et al., Harvard/Census) · Census tract · ZIP 30064

School Resources & Funding

Per-Pupil Expenditure$14,611Near avg
National avg $14,347
Per-Pupil Spending Comparison
This school
$14,611
State avg
$15,679
National avg
$14,347
How School Funding Is Typically Spent
44%
19%
12%
15%
Instruction$6,429
Student Support$2,776
Administration$1,753
Operations$2,192
Other$1,461
Estimated using national average spending distribution (NCES) · School-level breakdowns not publicly reported
Of the $14,611 spent per student, an estimated $6,472 (~44%) goes directly to classroom instruction.
Where Funding Comes From
35%
53%
State government
35.4%
Local (property tax)
52.6%
Federal programs
11.9%
NCES F-33 Finance Survey · District-level data applied to this school
Strengths & Considerations
Strengths
  • 12.9:1 student-teacher ratio — smaller classes than the national norm of 15.4:1
  • Traditional public school — open enrollment, no application process required
Worth Considering
  • 82% of students on free or reduced lunch — a high share that can indicate resource pressure
Strengths and considerations are derived from federal data thresholds — not editorial judgements. See data sources below.
K–12 Pathway in District
Elementary
East Side Elementary SchoolNickajack Elementary SchoolKing Springs Elementary SchoolSope Creek Elementary School
+1 more
↓
Middle
East Cobb Middle SchoolLovinggood Middle SchoolDickerson Middle SchoolCampbell Middle School
+4 more
↓
High School
Campbell High SchoolOsborne High SchoolWalton High SchoolNorth Cobb High School
+13 more
School Profile
TypeRegular School
LevelMiddle
Grades06 – 08
Location—
CountyCobb County
CharterNo
VirtualNo
DistrictCobb County →
Phone: (678)594-8267
NCES ID: 130129000242
Who Is This School For?

Best suited for families in Marietta seeking a public middle school, especially those prioritizing smaller class sizes and more individualized teacher access. We always recommend an in-person visit and a conversation with current families before making any enrollment decision.

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High
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High
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High
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High
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High
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High
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High
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District School Rankings
Location
2025 Powder Springs Rd SW, Marietta, GA 30064
Data Sources & Transparency
Enrollment & Profile
NCES Common Core of Data. Grades, enrollment, demographics, school characteristics. Updated annually.
Funding & Spending
NCES F-33 Finance Survey. District-level spending data. School-level breakdowns are not publicly reported.
Graduation Rate
EDFacts Adjusted Cohort Graduation Rate (ACGR). High schools only. Small cohorts may be range-coded for privacy.
Opportunity Score
Opportunity Atlas (Chetty, Friedman et al., Harvard/Census Bureau). Census tract outcomes for children born in the 1980s.
Fact-Based Rankings
Best-school rankings are computed from federal metrics only — enrollment, per-pupil spending, student-teacher ratio, opportunity score, and graduation rate. No editorial opinion or paid placements.
Equity Data (Coming Soon)
AP access, counselor ratios, and chronic absenteeism from the CRDC will be added in a future update.

Questions to Ask on Your School Visit

Research shows the most important factors are invisible in the data. Here is what to ask when you visit.

Middle
1
How does the school support the transition from elementary?
Orientation programs, peer mentoring
2
What electives and clubs are available?
Arts, STEM, sports, extracurriculars
3
How are students grouped for core subjects?
Tracking policies can affect equity
4
What is the school's homework and study policy?
Look for balance and academic support
5
How is bullying and social pressure addressed?
Anti-bullying policies, counselor availability
6
What advanced or enrichment options exist?
Honors courses, gifted programs
7
What does the school do with student performance data?
How data is used to personalize instruction
8
How would you describe teacher retention here?
High turnover can disrupt continuity of learning
9
What's the culture around student diversity and inclusion?
How differences are celebrated and managed

Frequently Asked Questions

About this school and the data on this page

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.