Smyrna’s public schools outscore 79% of Georgia districts
In Smyrna, 50% of tested students read at a proficient level, above the Georgia average (40%). The grade covers the public school district serving Smyrna, from kindergarten through graduation, on state tests and graduation. Each state writes its own tests, so this is the one TownRatings grade compared within Georgia, not nationally.
From Georgia state tests taken in spring 2022, when 97% of students in the tested grades sat them, and the class of 2023’s four-year graduation rate, as reported to the U.S. Department of Education.
Smyrna’s schools, in brief
Against towns with similar incomes
Among the 151 Georgia towns with household incomes within a quarter of Smyrna’s, its schools beat 63%, lower than their 79% against all the state’s districts. The grade ↓
Above the state on both counts
Reading proficiency is 50% and math 47% in spring 2022, against 40% and 37% statewide; 88% of the class of 2023 graduated in four years, against 84%. Test scores ↓
Spending and class size
The district spends $16,151 per student, against $15,800 across Georgia (FY2024). Spending doesn’t count toward the grade. Districts ↓
Four elementary schools, then two middle and one high school
Which school depends on the address at every step. See the path ↓
Choice beyond the district
International Academy of Smyrna, Amana Academy West Atlanta, New Horizons Prep Academy (private), First Baptist Church Weekday Education (private), Primrose School of Smyrna West (private), Legacy Academy for Children Smyrna (private) and Covenant Christian School (private) are in town. Every school ↓
Written from the figures on this page. Tests are from 2021–22, graduation from the class of 2023; each school’s own letter uses 2020–21 results.
What’s behind Smyrna’s grade
A−: better than 79% of Georgia school districts, #58 of 260 Georgia towns. Test scores and graduation are both above the Georgia average; test scores are the stronger of the two.
Where will my kid go?
Pick a grade. These are the public schools that serve Smyrna, with each school’s own grade.
6th grade in Smyrna · depends on your address
Campbell Middle School
Grades 6–8 · 1,368 students · 17:1 students per teacher
Griffin Middle School
Grades 6–8 · 991 students · 16:1 students per teacher
7th grade in Smyrna · depends on your address
Campbell Middle School
Grades 6–8 · 1,368 students · 17:1 students per teacher
Griffin Middle School
Grades 6–8 · 991 students · 16:1 students per teacher
8th grade in Smyrna · depends on your address
Campbell Middle School
Grades 6–8 · 1,368 students · 17:1 students per teacher
Griffin Middle School
Grades 6–8 · 991 students · 16:1 students per teacher
10th grade in Smyrna
Campbell High School
Grades 9–12 · 3,085 students · 17:1 students per teacher
11th grade in Smyrna
Campbell High School
Grades 9–12 · 3,085 students · 17:1 students per teacher
12th grade in Smyrna
Campbell High School
Grades 9–12 · 3,085 students · 17:1 students per teacher
Smyrna’s public schools are run by Cobb County School District, which also serves Acworth, Austell, Kennesaw and Mableton and others. To confirm the school for a specific address, ask the district.
The district
Spending and class size are shown but don’t count toward the grade. Each district’s own page has every school.
Well above the state in reading
Smyrna vs. its neighbors
Schools grades for the Georgia towns that share Smyrna’s borders.
Every school in Smyrna
14 schools. Each public school’s letter compares its own 2020–21 reading and math results with Georgia’s other public schools (the newest school-level results we have).
Questions about Smyrna’s schools
Are Smyrna’s schools good?
By Georgia’s own tests, yes: the public schools Smyrna children attend outscore 79% of Georgia’s school districts on tests and graduation, an A− Schools grade, #58 of 260 Georgia towns. Among towns with similar incomes they beat 63%. Tests are from 2021–22, graduation from the class of 2023.
What school district is Smyrna in?
Cobb County School District, which runs grades PK–12 and enrolls 105,738 students in 110 schools (2024–25).
Where do Smyrna kids go to high school?
Campbell High School, with 3,085 students; its own test results earn a C.
What is Smyrna’s graduation rate?
88% of the class of 2023 in Cobb County School District graduated in four years, against 84% across Georgia.
How much does Smyrna spend per student?
$16,151 in Cobb County School District (FY2024), against $15,800 across Georgia. Spending doesn’t count toward the grade.
Are there private schools in Smyrna?
Yes: New Horizons Prep Academy (religious, grades K–12, 1,050 students), First Baptist Church Weekday Education (religious, grades PK–K, 210 students), Primrose School of Smyrna West (nonsectarian, grades PK–K, 180 students), Legacy Academy for Children Smyrna (nonsectarian, grades PK–K, 130 students) and Covenant Christian School (religious, grades PK–8, 76 students). Smyrna also has 2 charter schools, free and open by application.
Parents talk
What Smyrna families are saying about school.
Looking for colleges? Colleges near Smyrna → They have their own page.
School data: state test results (2021–22, with participation) and four-year graduation rates (class of 2023) reported to the U.S. Department of Education (EDFacts via ED Data Express); each school’s own letter uses its 2020–21 results (EDFacts via the Urban Institute); schools and enrollment from NCES (2024–25; private schools 2023–24); spending from the Census Bureau’s school finance survey (FY2024). The School Grade is our own summary, graded within Georgia. Stars are from neighbors.