Birney Elementary School

Birney Elementary School

Public Pre-K, Elementary School | Grade Pre-K-5
775 Smyrna Powder Springs Rd SW,  Marietta, GA
Southwestern Marietta Neighborhood
Cobb County Schools
4.0
670 Students
B
Niche Grade
Named after Parent Teacher Association founder Alice McLellan Birney, Birney Elementary School has honored the legacy of the educator and activist for 40 years. Serving the needs of almost 700 students, this campus on Smyrna Powder Springs Road welcomes children in the community into a supportive learning environment that can be customized to each student’s needs. Besides upholding the standard Georgia Core Curriculum, Birney Elementary offers a number of classes not often seen at the elementary level, including targeted and advanced learning programs and arts integration. By recognizing and encouraging gifted students at an early age, the school hopes to encourage future ongoing success in honors programs for middle school, high school and beyond. Whether students are participating in chorus club or buckling down to complete the school's rigorous study program, Birney Elementary School seeks to provide each individual child with what they need.

School Details

Head of School
Monica Howard
Student Teacher Ratio
11:1
Math Proficiency
27%
Reading Proficiency
26%

Niche Grade

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

Academics
Reading Proficiency
26%
Math Proficiency
27%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
11:1
Teachers
64
Full Time Teachers
64
Teachers in First or Second Year
10.3%

GreatSchools Rating

4
Test Scores
3
Equity
9
Student Progress
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Test Scores

Math
8.5%
State Average
15.6%
Science
7.1%
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
344:1

Student Diversity

Male
50.9%
Female
49.1%
Hispanic
48.7%
Black
40.6%
White
4.1%
Two or more races
3.6%
Asian or Pacific Islander
2.6%
Native American
<1%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
<1%

Specialty School Programs

Free/Reduced Lunch Offered

This School’s Reviews

GreatSchools Reviews
4.0 12 Reviews
3.0 parent
11/6/2025
My little one has been attending Birney Elementary school since 2022 to current. She’s currently in the fourth grade. From the first grade to the third grade my child has received phenomenal support from her teachers. I have also received a wonderful communication from her teachers in previous years...
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2.0 parent
5/27/2023
My daughter attended second, third and will be going to fourth grade here. For the last two years, she was assigned to a teacher who I believe was not qualified to hold her position. There was no attention to detail and she had no idea how to help my child learn. Despite all my child’s paperwork cle...
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2.0 parent
12/21/2019
It has disappointed me. My child is in Kindergarten and comes home misreable. They are not channelling in on the uniqueness of each child. They are following the book and ignoring learning styles. My child is well behaved most of the time. She tends to act like a typical 6 year old sometimes. For ex...
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5.0 parent
2/6/2019
Both my kids go to this school and they love it there.... The teachers they had so far are all amazing... They are strict but loving. If you as a parent are involved then this school is great and the teachers will do whatever it takes to help your child be the best they can be. The whole school is j...
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Birney Elementary School

Birney 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. Annual tuition is $0. The school has a total enrollment of 670 students and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 11:1. Academic records show that 27% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 26% are proficient in reading. Birney Elementary School has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of B and a GreatSchools Rating of 7 out of 10. The average home value in this area is $372,503. Discover additional schools in the area, like Osborne High School, Campbell High School, South Cobb High School, and more. Learn more about what Marietta has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near Birney Elementary School.

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