Smitha Middle School

Smitha Middle School

Public Middle School | Grade 6-8
2025 Powder Springs Rd SW,  Marietta, GA
Southwestern Marietta Neighborhood
Cobb County Schools
3.9
2.9
927 Students
B
Niche Grade
Serving a student body of almost 1,000 students, Smitha Middle School is named after William Oliver Smitha, a longtime Georgia educator who served on the Cobb County Board of Education. Located right off Powder Springs Road Southwest, this sixth to eighth grade public school is part of the Cobb County School District. Smitha Middle School offers advanced courses in language arts, reading, science, social studies and math, as well as English Speakers for Other Languages classes. Smitha Middle School also has a partnership with MUST Ministries Neighborhood Pantry. Home of the Cardinals, the school has a student-run and student-produced newspaper and a library center with media, research and technology resources. Tutoring options, after-school care programs and school counselors are also available. Students can join in extracurricular activities such as band, chorus, orchestra, drama and yearbook club. Sixth grade students can also enroll in music classes.

School Details

Head of School
Christopher Salter
Student Teacher Ratio
14:1
Math Proficiency
27%
Reading Proficiency
31%

Niche Grade

B-
Academics
B
Teachers
Source: Niche
Niche Grades

Niche grades and rankings are calculated using dozens of public data sets and millions of reviews. Niche data scientists and user researchers rigorously analyze data and user opinions to assess the key aspects of K-12 Schools, Colleges, and Places to Live. Every month, millions of students and families use the Niche grades and report cards to find the right school or neighborhood.

Niche Grade Details

Academics
Reading Proficiency
31%
Math Proficiency
27%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
14:1
Teachers
64
Full Time Teachers
64
Teachers in First or Second Year
7.9%

GreatSchools Rating

4
Test Scores
6
Equity
Source: GreatSchools
GreatSchools Rating
The GreatSchools Rating helps parents compare schools within a state based on a variety of school quality indicators and provides a helpful picture of how effectively each school serves all of its students. Ratings are on a scale of 1 (below average) to 10 (above average) and can include test scores, college readiness, academic progress, advanced courses, equity, discipline and attendance data. We also advise parents to visit schools, consider other information on school performance and programs, and consider family needs as part of the school selection process.
View GreatSchools Rating Methodology

GreatSchools Rating Details

Test Scores

Math
5.2%
State Average
15.6%
Science
2.1%
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
330:1

Student Diversity

Male
51.5%
Female
48.5%
Hispanic
64.6%
Black
24.7%
White
6.1%

Specialty School Programs

Free/Reduced Lunch Offered

This School’s Reviews

Niche Reviews
3.9 7 Reviews
4.0 NicheUser
9/4/2016
One club I was in was called junior achievement and it helped to build students leadership skills. We presented presentations in front of judges and got rated on them.
3.0 NicheUser
9/4/2016
Some teachers taught too fast and we didn't really learn anything but still had fun in there. Some kids claimed the teachers weren't teaching and was just complaining all day long about the class.
See All Niche Reviews
GreatSchools Reviews
2.9 14 Reviews
1.0 student
11/6/2025
I hate this school so much. There were fights like every other week, none of the teachers cared what you did, everyone used AI, and there were horrible people there. I cannot say how much I hate this school. I was such in a deep depression because of Smitha Middle School. There were so many kids who...
Read Full Review
5.0 student
8/28/2023
I like going to the school it’s nice the teachers are kind. They don’t give us a lot of homework it’s only if you don’t finish something in class. But one thing this school needs to improve is their school store prices like a notebook for $5 when at dollar tree it’s for $1 so they just have to lower...
Read Full Review
1.0 student
5/5/2023
I hate this school it is the worst students are rude, teachers do not care at all and their very rude to the students, and the learning environment is horrible, I have ADHD and the special academic teacher is the worst, and when I was being bullied and when I stood up for my self I was considered th...
Read Full Review
1.0 parent
1/14/2020
I would rate this school with no stars...this has been the worst experience ever
Read Full Review
See More GreatSchools Reviews

Agents Specializing in Attendance Zone

  • Jill Littlepage

    Jill Littlepage

    Keller Williams Realty Cityside

    (833) 282-0803

    169 Total Sales

    2 in Attendance Zone

    $347,000 Price Range

    Jill Littlepage
     Section Image
  • Bruce Ailion

    Bruce Ailion

    Responds Quickly

    RE/MAX Town and Country

    (833) 765-1124

    104 Total Sales

    1 in Attendance Zone

    $394,000 Price

    Bruce Ailion
     Section Image
  • Silvia Espaillat

    Silvia Espaillat

    Responds Quickly

    Coldwell Banker Realty

    (678) 216-3984

    58 Total Sales

    4 in Attendance Zone

    $380K - $489K Price Range

    Silvia Espaillat
     Section Image
  • Brenda Beshara

    Brenda Beshara

    Compass

    (877) 629-4717

    267 Total Sales

    1 in Attendance Zone

    $484,000 Price

    Brenda Beshara
     Section Image
  • Lisa McKinney

    Lisa McKinney

    Coldwell Banker Realty

    (567) 702-2501

    24 Total Sales

    2 in Attendance Zone

    $168,000 Price Range

    Lisa McKinney
     Section Image
  • Gabriela Panzera

    Gabriela Panzera

    Harry Norman Realtors

    (770) 691-6408

    60 Total Sales

    3 in Attendance Zone

    $195K - $430K Price Range

    Gabriela Panzera
     Section Image
See All Agents

Map

Attendance Zone

Homes for Sale

See All Homes

Homes for Rent

See All Homes For Rent

Additional Schools in the Area

Parks in this Area

Georgia Cobb County Marietta 30008 Southwestern Marietta
Smitha Middle School

Smitha Middle School is a public school for students in grades 6-8 in Marietta, GA and is served by the Cobb County Schools in Georgia. Annual tuition is $0. The school has a total enrollment of 927 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 14:1. Academic records show that 27% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 31% are proficient in reading. Smitha Middle School has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of B and a GreatSchools Rating of 6 out of 10. The average home value in this area is $375,731. Discover additional schools in the area, like Osborne High School, McEachern High School, Cumberland Christian Academy PK-12, and more. Learn more about what Marietta has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near Smitha Middle School.

Disclaimer: Certain information contained herein is derived from information provided by parties other than Homes.com. All information provided is deemed reliable, but is not guaranteed to be accurate and should be independently verified.
Nearby Homes
Jill Littlepage
Jill Littlepage
Keller Williams Realty Cityside
Agent experienced in this area
Section Image