Public schools in Smyrna, GA
14 open public schools with an address in Smyrna, operated by 3 education agencies. Compare size, staffing, grade spans, and school type, then confirm assignment with the district.
Public schools
14
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
Reported students
12,587
14 schools reporting · NCES 2024–25
Median student–teacher ratio
12:1
Georgia median 13.7:1
Charter schools
2
1 magnet · 0 virtual
An overview of Smyrna public schools
The federal directory lists 14 public schools in Smyrna, GA: 11 elementary, 2 middle, 1 high. The 14 schools that reported 2024–25 membership enrolled 12,587 students, an average of 899 per school. The largest campus is Campbell High School (3,085 students), and the largest elementary school is Nickajack Elementary School (1,260).
Cobb County operates the most schools here (12), plus 2 charter, service, or other agencies. City names come from school mailing addresses, which often differ from district or municipal boundaries.
Across schools that reported staffing, the median student–teacher ratio is 12:1, lower than the statewide school median of 13.7:1. A ratio counts classroom-teacher FTE against total enrollment, so specialized programs and part-time staffing can move it; ask schools for actual class sizes by grade.
School choice options include 2 charter schools, 1 magnet school. Application windows and lotteries usually open months before the school year.
About 59% of students in reporting schools were eligible for free or reduced-price meals in 2024–25. This describes the community served; it is not a quality signal, and community-eligibility schools can report differently.
School districts and agencies serving Smyrna
Elementary schools in Smyrna
11| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Amana Academy West Atlanta State Specialty Schools II- Amana Academy West Atlanta · Charter | KG–08 | 215 | 11.6:1 | |
| Argyle Elementary School Cobb County | PK–05 | 333 | 8.3:1 | |
| Belmont Hills Elementary School Cobb County | PK–05 | 267 | 8.1:1 | |
| Green Acres Elementary School Cobb County | PK–05 | 584 | 9.7:1 | |
| International Academy of Smyrna State Specialty Schools II- International Academy of Smyrna · Charter | KG–05 | 328 | 11.7:1 | |
| King Springs Elementary School Cobb County | PK–05 | 1,101 | 13.6:1 | |
| Nickajack Elementary School Cobb County | PK–05 | 1,260 | 15.1:1 | |
| Norton Park Elementary School Cobb County | PK–05 | 643 | 10.2:1 | |
| Russell Elementary School Cobb County | PK–05 | 568 | 10.7:1 | |
| Smyrna Elementary School Cobb County | PK–05 | 870 | 12.2:1 | |
| Teasley Elementary School Cobb County | PK–05 | 974 | 14.5:1 |
Middle schools in Smyrna
2| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Campbell Middle School Cobb County | 06–08 | 1,368 | 16.8:1 | |
| Griffin Middle School Cobb County | 06–08 | 991 | 16.2:1 |
High schools in Smyrna
1| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Campbell High School Cobb County · Magnet | 09–12 | 3,085 | 17.5:1 |
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White18.2%
- Hispanic30%
- Black40.5%
- Asian5%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0.3%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0%
- Multiracial6%
Enrollment-weighted across 14 Smyrna schools with NCES CCD 2024–25 race/ethnicity counts (12,587 students). Privacy suppression can leave small gaps.
Questions about public schools in Smyrna
How many public schools are in Smyrna, GA?
The current NCES directory lists 14 open public schools with a location address in Smyrna: 11 elementary, 2 middle, 1 high. Together they reported 12,587 students in 2024–25. The count includes charter, alternative, and special-purpose public schools; it excludes private schools.
Which school districts serve Smyrna?
Schools with an address in Smyrna belong to 3 education agencies, led by Cobb County (12 schools), State Specialty Schools II- Amana Academy West Atlanta (1 school), State Specialty Schools II- International Academy of Smyrna (1 school). A mailing city is not an attendance boundary; confirm the district for a specific address.
What is the largest public high school in Smyrna?
Campbell High School reported the largest high-school enrollment in Smyrna, with 3,085 students in 2024–25 (grades 09–12). Size is a description of the campus, not a quality measure.
Are there charter schools in Smyrna?
Yes. 2 of the 14 public schools in Smyrna are identified as charter schools in the NCES directory, including Amana Academy West Atlanta, International Academy of Smyrna. Charter schools are public and tuition-free, but admission usually uses an application or lottery.
What is the typical student–teacher ratio in Smyrna schools?
The median reported student–teacher ratio across Smyrna public schools is 12:1, lower than the Georgia school median of 13.7:1. The ratio divides enrollment by classroom-teacher FTE; it is not an average class size.
Does living in Smyrna guarantee a seat at a specific school?
No. Assignment depends on the district's attendance boundaries, programs, and enrollment rules, which can split a city or cross city lines. Use the district profile and its official boundary or school-locator tool to confirm the assigned school for an exact address.
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Sources: NCES Common Core of Data 2025–26 preliminary directory (schools, grades, addresses, charter status) and 2024–25 nonfiscal files (enrollment, teachers, race/ethnicity, meal eligibility); Civil Rights Data Collection 2021–22 (AP and computer science). Cities are grouped by school mailing address. Methodology · All Georgia cities