Nicholson Elementary School
🇺🇸 Official data · 2025Marietta, Georgia 30066 · Cobb County
#271 of 1,308 elementary schools in Georgia
#15344 of 50,301 nationally
About Nicholson Elementary School
Nicholson Elementary School is a public elementary located in Marietta, in the Cobb County school district of Georgia, United States. It caters for Grades PK–5. In 2025 it enrolled 413 students. Traditional public schools run by a school district; free to attend.
Its Success Index (US) is 64.2 out of 100, placing it in the top 50% of elementary schools in United States and 271st of 1,308 ranked elementary schools in Georgia. Its strongest component is students per teacher (89th percentile), and its weakest is reading proficiency (56th percentile).
Other published figures: enrollment 413.
There are 59 schools in Marietta; Nicholson Elementary School ranks 29th of 58 scored schools there.
Success Index (US) breakdown
Each component is a percentile against elementary schools across United States.
- Math proficiency (30%)52%
- Reading proficiency (30%)52%
- Community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (25%)44.6%
- Students per teacher (15%)10.9
The Success Index (US) summarises published data about a school community. It is not a measure of teaching quality. Read the methodology.
Published measures
All figures published for Nicholson Elementary School by the official sources.
- Enrollment
- 413
- Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 44.6%
- Share of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch.
- Students per teacher
- 10.9
- Enrollment divided by FTE teachers; not class size.
- Reading proficiency
- 52%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
- Math proficiency
- 52%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
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Schools near Nicholson Elementary School
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (US).
McCleskey Middle School
Marietta · Public middle · Grades 6–8
540 students · 548 m away
Keheley Elementary School
Marietta · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
393 students · 1.2 km away
Kell High School
Marietta · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,587 students · 1.6 km away
Rocky Mount Elementary School
Marietta · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
576 students · 2.4 km away
Blackwell Elementary School
Marietta · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
580 students · 2.6 km away
Lassiter High School
Marietta · Public high · Grades 9–12
2,005 students · 3.0 km away
Addison Elementary School
Marietta · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
571 students · 3.2 km away
Simpson Middle School
Marietta · Public middle · Grades 6–8
884 students · 3.3 km away
Mabry Middle School
Marietta · Public middle · Grades 6–8
938 students · 3.3 km away
Davis Elementary School
Marietta · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
635 students · 3.4 km away
Similar schools
Public elementary schools in Georgia with a comparable Enrollment.
Allatoona Elementary School
Acworth · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
413 students
Anna K. Davie Elementary
Rome · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
413 students
Dawnville Elementary School
Dalton · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
413 students
Andrea B Williams Elementary School
Savannah · Public elementary · Grades 1–5
414 students
West Green Elementary School
West Green · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
412 students
Turner Elementary School
Albany · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
412 students
Frequently asked questions
Is Nicholson Elementary School a good school?
Nicholson Elementary School has a Success Index (US) of 64.2 out of 100 (Top 50% of elementary schools in United States) and ranks #271 of 1,308 in Georgia. The index summarises published data about the school community and, where available, attainment; it does not measure teaching quality, so visit the school and ask about support at your child's level.
Where does Nicholson Elementary School rank in Georgia?
Nicholson Elementary School ranks #271 of 1,308 elementary schools in Georgia and #15344 of 50,301 nationally on the Success Index (US) (2025 data).
How many students attend Nicholson Elementary School?
Nicholson Elementary School had 413 students in 2025.
Is Nicholson Elementary School a elementary school or a high school?
Nicholson Elementary School is classified as a elementary covering Grades PK–5. It is a public school.
What other schools are near Nicholson Elementary School?
There are 10 schools within 15 km of Nicholson Elementary School; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (US) and distance, and can be compared side by side.