East Cobb Middle School vs Heards Ferry Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Georgia, United States, 3.8 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
East Cobb Middle School
Marietta · Public middle · Grades 6–8
1,352 students
Heards Ferry Elementary School
Atlanta · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
699 students
| Measure | East Cobb Middle School Marietta, Georgia | Heards Ferry Elementary School Atlanta, Georgia |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 41 Lower 50% | 91 Top 5% |
| State rank | #217 of 482 | #14 of 1,308 |
| National rank | #9599 of 15,369 | #606 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 1,352 | 699 |
| Enrollment | 1,352 | 699 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 66.5% | 10.9% |
| Students per teacher | 15.9 | 13.7 |
| Reading proficiency | 40% | 84% |
| Math proficiency | 44% | 82% |
| city | Marietta | Atlanta |
| state | Georgia | Georgia |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Heards Ferry Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (90.9 vs 41.0).
- •Heards Ferry Elementary School does better on math proficiency (82% vs 44%).
- •Heards Ferry Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (84% vs 40%).
- •Heards Ferry Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (10.9% vs 66.5%).
- •Heards Ferry Elementary School does better on students per teacher (13.7 vs 15.9).
- •East Cobb Middle School is the larger school with 1,352 students compared with 699.
The Success Index (US) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is East Cobb Middle School better than Heards Ferry Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), Heards Ferry Elementary School ranks higher (90.9 vs 41.0 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are East Cobb Middle School and Heards Ferry Elementary School?
About 3.8 km in a straight line, between Marietta and Atlanta in Georgia.
Which has the better Enrollment?
East Cobb Middle School: 1,352. Heards Ferry Elementary School: 699. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do East Cobb Middle School and Heards Ferry Elementary School rank in Georgia?
East Cobb Middle School is 217th of 482 and Heards Ferry Elementary School is 14th of 1,308 among middle schools in Georgia on the 2025 Success Index (US).