Bells Ferry Elementary School

Bells Ferry Elementary School

Public Pre-K, Elementary School | Grade Pre-K-5
2600 Bells Ferry Rd,  Marietta, GA
Sandy Plains Neighborhood
Cobb County Schools
4.0
719 Students
A-
Niche Grade

School Details

Head of School
Gail May
Student Teacher Ratio
15:1
Math Proficiency
42%
Reading Proficiency
43%

Niche Grade

B+
Academics
B+
Teachers
Source: Niche
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Niche Grade Details

Academics
Reading Proficiency
43%
Math Proficiency
42%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
15:1
Teachers
50
Full Time Teachers
50
Teachers in First or Second Year
0%

GreatSchools Rating

7
Test Scores
4
Equity
6
Student Progress
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Test Scores

Math
12.7%
State Average
15.6%
Science
12.2%
State Average
10.6%
GreatSchools Test Scores Rating
GreatSchools
The Test Score Rating reflects annual state test results for this school compared with scores statewide.

Teachers and Staff

Students Per Counselor
366:1

Student Diversity

Female
53.2%
Male
46.8%
Black
36.3%
White
22.1%
Hispanic
20.3%
Asian or Pacific Islander
14.8%
Two or more races
6.6%

Specialty School Programs

Free/Reduced Lunch Offered

This School’s Reviews

GreatSchools Reviews
4.0 13 Reviews
1.0 parent
9/20/2025
I was trying to think of 1 good thing about this school but…no…I can’t think of anything. But let me start saying what’s bad about it:First of all the kids that go there talk like little thugs. They’ll say the “F” word in every sentence and call everyone the “B” word for no reason. There’s no respec...
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5.0 parent
1/14/2024
Caring teachers and staff- we have had a great experience at BF!
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1.0 parent
12/1/2023
The teachers are great but the principal (Gail) is a terrible person to her staff and us parents.
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5.0 other
4/17/2017
Bells Ferry Elementary School has exceeded our expectations. Our child has had fantastic teachers. He really has a great teacher this year! And the music teacher also gets rave reviews from my kid! This is a diverse and inclusive school. My child loves this school and has been able to feel the rewar...
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Bells Ferry Elementary School

Bells Ferry Elementary School is a public school for students in grades Pre-K-5 in Marietta, GA and is served by the Cobb County Schools in Georgia. The school has a total enrollment of 719 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 15:1. Academic records show that 42% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 43% are proficient in reading. Bells Ferry Elementary School has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of A- and a GreatSchools Rating of 6 out of 10. The average home value in this area is $523,730. Discover additional schools in the area, like Sprayberry High School, Shiloh Hills Christian School, The Walker School, and more. Learn more about what Marietta has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near Bells Ferry Elementary School.

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