Searching for a great middle school in East Cobb, Marietta, Georgia? Dickerson Middle School is widely regarded as one of the finest public middle schools in the state — and earning a home in its attendance zone is a top priority for families with kids in grades 6 through 8. Part of Cobb County School District, Dickerson Middle School serves the heart of East Cobb and feeds directly into Walton High School, Georgia's #1 ranked public high school.
About Dickerson Middle School | 855 Woodlawn Drive NE, Marietta, GA 30068
Dickerson Middle School was established in 1980 and is located at 855 Woodlawn Drive NE, Marietta, GA 30068. The school serves approximately 1,225 students in grades 6–8, with a student-to-teacher ratio of 18:1. Dickerson has been recognized as a National Blue Ribbon School, one of the most prestigious honors awarded to American public schools.
Academic Excellence: Dickerson Middle School Ranked #3 in Georgia
Dickerson Middle School is ranked #3 in Georgia Middle Schools — an extraordinary distinction that reflects the school's commitment to academic rigor, dedicated teachers, and a community of engaged parents and students. The school offers a Gifted & Talented program for accelerated learners, as well as Project Lead The Way (PLTW) curriculum — the same nationally recognized STEM program available at Walton High School — giving students a head start on engineering, technology, and design thinking well before high school.
Feeder Elementary Schools for Dickerson Middle School in East Cobb, Cobb County
Students arrive at Dickerson Middle School from several excellent East Cobb elementary schools in Cobb County School District, including:
- Timber Ridge Elementary School (Marietta, GA 30068)
- Mt. Bethel Elementary School (Marietta, GA 30068)
- Sope Creek Elementary School (Marietta, GA 30067)
- East Side Elementary School (Marietta, GA 30068)
Each of these elementary schools consistently ranks among the top schools in Georgia, meaning Dickerson students arrive academically prepared and ready to thrive.
Neighborhoods in the Dickerson Middle School Attendance Zone | East Cobb, Marietta GA
The Dickerson Middle School attendance zone covers some of the most desirable neighborhoods in East Cobb and Marietta, Georgia, including:
- Indian Hills – A premier East Cobb golf course community along Johnson Ferry Road, zoned for East Side Elementary, Dickerson Middle, and Walton High School.
- East Cobb neighborhoods along Woodlawn Drive, Lower Roswell Road, and Paper Mill Road in the 30068 ZIP code.
The ZIP codes 30068 and portions of 30062 and 30067 make up much of the Dickerson attendance zone, all within easy reach of The Avenue East Cobb shopping district, Chattahoochee River parks, and major Atlanta highways.
The Path from Dickerson Middle School to Walton High School | East Cobb's Best School Pipeline
What makes the Dickerson Middle School zone especially valuable to families is the progression it creates: strong elementary feeder schools → Dickerson Middle School (#3 in Georgia) → Walton High School (#1 public school in Georgia). This pipeline is one of the best in the entire Southeast and is a major reason why East Cobb home values remain strong and competitive.
If you're searching for homes for sale in the Dickerson Middle School zone in East Cobb, Marietta, GA, contact a local real estate expert who knows these school boundaries inside and out.
