Smyrna Elementary in Smyrna | Military Town Advisor

Category	Rating	Details
Test Scores	7/10	The Test Score Rating examines how students at this school performed on standardized tests compared with other schools in the state. The Test Rating was created using 2025 Georgia Milestones End-of-Course (EOC) Assessment data from Georgia Governor's Office of Student Achievement, and using 2025 Georgia Milestones End-of-Grade (EOG) Assessment data from Georgia Governor's Office of Student Achievement.
Student Growth	4/10	The Student Progress Rating measures whether students at this school are making academic progress over time based on student growth data provided by the Department of Education. Specifically, this rating looks at how much progress individual students have made on state assessments during the past year or more, how this performance aligns with expected progress based on a student growth model established by the state Department of Education, and how this school's growth data compares to other schools in the state. The Growth Rating was created using 2025 Student growth data from Georgia Governor's Office of Student Achievement.

Posted: January 29, 2025

Smyrna Elementary School is a fantastic school that provides a well-rounded education. The teachers are highly knowledgeable, supportive, and always encourage students to do their best. They create a positive learning environment that makes studying enjoyable and engaging.

Posted: January 29, 2025

Posted: April 9, 2024

We have been very happy with Smyrna Elementary. We considered sending our children to a private school when we moved here, largely due to the rating. However after visiting the school (it's a very nice campus), meeting staff, as well as our children's teachers, we were willing to see how it went. We have been happy with their progress and have nothing but good things to say about Smyrna Elem. On top of that, our kids love it there. They have an active PTA and numerous family events throughout the year that have really solidified our decision. We don't feel as if the greatschool rating accurately reflects the school's quality nor the quality of the staff. I wouldn't hesitate to recommend Smyrna Elementary to anyone.

Posted: April 9, 2024

Posted: February 16, 2024

Our experience with this school has been a mixed bag. For our oldest child it has been an overall great experience. For our youngest child with special needs, it has been a completely different story. There is very little support, empathy, understanding for children who are not on the same level as their neurotypical peers. Particularly, the administration and assistant principals leave much to be desired and could do with some intense training on how to handle children with disabilities. Ronald Crawford (assistant principal) has no business whatsoever working with children of any age and how he got this position is mind boggling. He lacks even basic common sense and blatant disregard for a childs needs are unforgivable. We will be looking for another school for the next school year.

Posted: February 16, 2024

Posted: August 7, 2023

We have really enjoyed our time at Smyrna Elementary. We have children in the Dual Language Immersion and it has been fantastic. It is so fun to watch our children learn about new cultures, explore a new language, and recognize it when we are out and about. The front staff at Smyna is always kind and welcoming and quick to help you out. The support of the school from local businesses and families gives it a very tight-knit feeling. We love the diversity of the school and the way that the school celebrates that diversity with different events throughout the year. We couldn't be happier that we decided to live in Smyrna's boundaries!

Posted: August 7, 2023

Posted: September 21, 2021

We are pleased with the quality education that our child is receiving at Smyrna Elementary. We also love the diversity of the school. We realized the less rating of school is due to recent establishment of school compared to other schools in cobb county.

Posted: September 21, 2021

Posted: July 23, 2018

Weve had a great experience here. I especially love the leader in me program.

Posted: May 24, 2018

We have enjoyed the Leader in Me qualities that are taught.

Posted: May 24, 2018

All of the administrators are visible and involved. They are very caring and responsive to parents.

Posted: May 24, 2018

We are pleased with the education that our child is receiving at Smyrna. We also love the diversity of the school.

Posted: April 25, 2018

Very poor, Spanish-speaking students are overly accommodated

Posted: April 25, 2018

A huge percentage of the students are Spanish-speaking only. Fourth and fifth graders have not been taught English. No graduation for kindergartners because the Spanish speakers did not pass to the first grade. English speakers education suffers dramatically

Posted: April 25, 2018

English speakers at a disadvantage in the school

Posted: April 25, 2018

Posted: April 13, 2018

My child has been diagnosed with ADHD and the teachers do not want to try simple accommodations to help the student succeed.

Posted: April 13, 2018

The school grade tells it all. This school is overpopulated. The student teacher ratio in classes are 25 to 1. Children are not given time to become efficient with one concept before moving to the next, even when many students are failing. The principal is amazing, but I hope the finds a way to help this school succeed. I just wish there were more resources available for our children at Smyrna Elementary.

Posted: October 25, 2017

We have had two kids enrolled in 1st and 4th grade since August and are absolutely overjoyed with the school so far. Friendly, welcoming, competent and caring staff in classrooms and offices. Our kids are making daily progress and come home happy every day. Great school.

Posted: March 28, 2017

Smyrna elementary is a great school i'm sad to go because I brought a house in another part of cobb county, but everyone is so friendly and the parents are so involved i'll miss it

Posted: March 21, 2017

Smyrna Elementary is a great school. Coming from a private school I had some reservations. the staff and teachers are great. The PTF is really involved in making sure the school is getting what it needs to advance and be excellent. My daughter loves it and so do I. I do not regret my decision!!!! come visit us and see for yourself!!!!

Posted: March 21, 2017

Posted: September 15, 2016

My son has attended SES since the beginning. He has excelled every year and loves the staff just as much as I do. The principal greets us every morning during car pool hours with a warm smile. Its great to witness how attentive he is towards his students, parents, and staff! Great school!

Posted: October 26, 2015

As a parent of 2 children at Smyrna Elementary and have been there since the doors opened 3 years ago, I am thrilled and proud that my children go to school there. We have a diverse population, which I believe will prepare my children for the real world, make them more competitive and more compassionate when they are adults. My children have friends of all races, socioeconomic classes and religions. We are a Leader in Me School (Stephen Covey's 7 Habits of Highly Effective People), which provides our children with daily lessons in learning and demonstrating what it means to be a leader. My youngest is in the new Dual Immersion program that the school started this year where he gets Spanish half the day and English half the day- will be fluent in 2 languages by the time he leaves Smyrna Elementary. Our Administration, Teachers and Staff are the most outstanding, dedicated, loving staff you could ever wish for as a parent. We have a very active PTA with 500 members and a Foundation in place that has built an amazing Learning Garden and raising money as we speak for our STEM Lab and to provide iPads in all classrooms. I am not sure how Great Schools comes up with its ratings, but I would encourage everyone to not judge a school by a score an outside independant company gives it and get in the school to see what is going on within the walls of this school! It should be a 10 in my opinion!

Posted: October 25, 2015

Been there three years and have not had one single bad experience with any of the teachers.

Posted: October 25, 2015

Maybe a little too much just because I keep seeing studies that say any homework over 20 minutes a night has a diminishing return for elementary school kids.

Posted: October 25, 2015

The Leader In My Program is great!! It really makes a difference in the development of the children

Posted: October 25, 2015

Let me first say I am shocked at the current 4 out of 10 stars Smyrna Elementary has received (10/26/2015). I know the State of Georgia has a specific set of guidelines for these "scores", but I find them truly off the mark. My son, who is in the gifted program (for parent's who worry their kids won't be challenged enought at SES) and is thriving beyond belief. He standardized test scores are always above 90%, he has a diverse group of friends, and feels safe and loved.

I don't who or how these scores are compiled, but let me tell you, there are several 8,9, and 10 schools, ones that I attended as a child, that are so full of drugs, bullying and sex, there is NO WAY I would send my kids there. My advise is to look way beyond this rating when judging a school.

Posted: August 20, 2015

This is our first year. My daughter is in 3rd grade, and although this is only the 3rd week of school she loves it. On Saturday she couldn't wait until Monday for school. Tonight when she said her prayers, she thanked God for her teacher (Ms. McIntire) and her principle for caring about the students. This truly brought a smile to my face and made me feel like I made the right decision when I decided to remove her from the charter school that she attended for the last 3 school years. She is learning a great deal and is also apart of the target (gifted) program. We are excited for what's to come!

Posted: June 24, 2015

We moved in to this school district because we were made aware of the high level of parent involvement. It was always fun and exciting to be involved in our sons kindergarten activities and we are proud of the young and energetic teachers. My wife and I have recently discovered that greatschools.org has listed Smyrna elementary as a 4 out of 10. To say the least we were confused and saddened by this news. We can only write it off as it being the first year the school was an operation. It's still just so hard to believe that the school would rate so low! We understand that the score is based on the metrics of testing averages but after visiting many of the other schools in the area we chose Smyrna elementary mainly on a gut feeling. We believe what conjured such feeling was the presence of a youthful and passionate energy amongst the teachers we met. Furthermore, At that time the school had not yet been rated because they were within their first year of operation. In conclusion, it's sad to see a low rating on such a great school. Our five-year-old son had blossomed during his time there. We could not help to compare the level of his learning ability and how he applies what he has learned with his cousins that are his same age. Our son's performance has consistently been up to par or exceeded his cousins homeschool and private school standards. If this message is read by any of the staff or teachers there at Smyrna elementary we would just like to let you know that we are proud of you and thank you for the wonderful memories. We look forward to seeing you next school year! - A parent

Posted: April 28, 2015

I have been heavily involved in our school since it opened two years ago. The kids are great, the teachers are awesome, the grounds and building are top notch, and the programs like "leader in me" and "watch dogs" are excellent for the kids and parents. Test Score are such a small part of the overall picture and are only a reflection of the fact we have a significant number of transient students (parents who often work construction and move frequently), and students whee English is their second language. This is a great school and our well balanced diversity and unified love for our community of Smyrna is what makes us really great. Very active parent group is also a great aspect of this school.

Posted: March 28, 2015

Great opportunities provided for students at this school! ,Amazing teachers . Administators and directors support the kids as well.

Posted: March 9, 2015

My son is attending kindergarten this year. I can not say enough good things about this school! I love how they do dropping off and picking up! I know that no one else will be able to leave with my child. My son is in Mrs. Kniffin's class and she is absolutely amazing! i couldn't ask for a better teacher! i wish she could teach my son every year :) we are moving out of the area and i am so sad that my other children wont be able to have her for their teacher. i love the leader in me program! My son is blossoming into a smart and independent student.

Posted: January 12, 2015

Smyrna Elementary is a great place to be. The administration is wonderful and supportive of students and staff. The PTSA is awesome and does so much for the school. Parents are at the school everyday volunteering to make it even better. Go Stars!

Posted: January 11, 2015

I can't say enough wonderful things about Smyrna Elementary School. We have two daughter's that attend SES in Kindergarten & Second Grade. Our daughter started Kindergarten at Brown Elementary the last year it was opened and then she transitioned, with her entire school, over to Smyrna Elementary for First Grade. At first we were a bit worried that SES would not feel like a family because of its size, but within a few weeks we knew we had nothing to worry about. We truly feel that, for our family, our children are getting the best education possible, creating lifelong meaningful relationships, and are learning skills that will prepare them for college and beyond. Because SES is a Leader in Me School the curriculum is focused on becoming great leaders. Our daughter's use terms like "putting first things first" or "begin with the end in mind" at home! You can imagine our surprise the first time our 5 year old told us that she needs to "put first things first" and read at book with us before playing with her sister. It made my heart swell with pride knowing that we made the right choice for our children.

Posted: October 26, 2014

We are extremely happy with the new presence of Smyrna Elementary! SES has a phenomenal staff and their Leaders in ME program is remarkable. Not to mention the school is newly built and also state of the art. Our children are happy and developing well. Highly recommend!

Posted: September 28, 2014

I have 2 children currently attending Smyrna Elementary (2nd and 1st grades) for the second year. Our whole family has been very impressed and satisfied with everything this new school has to offer. Not only is it state-of-the-art, with up to date technology and equipment, but the whole staff has been wonderful, from the principal to the custodians, the lunch room staff to the librarians and the teachers are amazing.... I could go on about this!!! SES has been a wonderful addition to the Smyrna community.

Posted: September 27, 2014

I am a native to Smyrna and have watched the new growth in this area within the past 10 years. I have been skeptical of the schools in this area for a long time since I was a student in them well over 10 years ago. The schools have been a downfall in this area for a longtime until now. I can honestly say that Smyrna Elementary has risen to the challenge. The administration is hands down the best in the county. The staff goes above and beyond in every aspect of teaching and parent-student support. The fact that the school is a Leader in Me School, definitely does put the school above and beyond any other school in the area and over time that testament will become more and more apparent as the school continues to reach milestones in the levels of 7 Habit participation within the students, teachers, parents, and community. Within the first two years of this school being open it has completely changed my overall mindset about the schools in Smyrna and has raised my level of excitement for this area and what is happening now and what is yet to come in the future!! ROCK On SES!!

Posted: March 19, 2014

As a brand new school we had some reservations but the staff and administration have way exceeded our expectations. Our son is excelling in all subjects, is challenged to push himself and is has opportunities for a variety of new experiences during and after school. With more parents putting in their time over the next few years I have no doubt this will be a top school in Cobb and the state.

Posted: March 17, 2014

We are very happy and pleased with Smyrna Elementary. The principal and teachers are GREAT, and Smyrna Elementary's Leader in Me program is exceptional. I think it is this program that makes the school stand out from other local schools. The school is under Cobb County School District, so the curriculum is the same as the "better" East Cobb schools. The school is very diverse socially, racially, ethnically, and economically, which we love. If you are looking for a school where everyone is the same, or there is a clear racial majority, SES may not be a fit.

Posted: March 17, 2014

We are extremely happy with Smyrna Elementary! As a parent of a Kindergartener, it is not only emotional, but very scary to send a child to a brand new school in its inaugural year. SES has been very impressive in providing a very structured and motivating curriculum. Teachers and staff are great with communication and parental involvement has been exceptional. We are very pleased with our decision to sent our child to SES.

Posted: March 17, 2014

SES is a new elementary is a growing part of Smyrna. As a neighbor to the school and parent of a first grader, I'm very pleased with the admin, teachers and PTA support.

Posted: March 17, 2014

Smyrna Elementary is a Leader In Me school! It is full of teachers who strive to bring out the leader in EVERY child. I am overwhelmed by the care and love given to my child each day by so many teachers and staff. My child is challenged every day and is given a wide variety of learning choices that meet her needs. The administration at Smyrna can't be beat! They are positive, receptive, and supportive. Everyone in this school goes above and beyond for kids! It is truly a great place to be!

Posted: February 24, 2014

The teachers are wonderful & truly love being with the kids. Our interactions with the principal have been very positive and the facilities are amazing! We love all the options available in the after school program.

#	Name	Type	City	State	Overall Rating	Distance
1	Garden Hills	Condominium/Townhouse	Atlanta	GA		9 mi
2	Heritage Farms	Neighborhood/Subdivision	Marietta	GA		10.6 mi

Base	Distance
Dobbins ARB	1.7 mi.
Fort Gillem	21.7 mi.

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