The System of Excellence

Marietta City Schools (MCS) is a Charter System that serves more than 8,900 students at eight elementary choice schools, one sixth grade academy, one middle school, and one high school. MCS is one of the first International Baccalaureate (IB) World School Districts in Georgia. As an IB World School District, MCS offers the optional IB Primary Years Programme for grades K-5, IB Middle Years Programme for all students in grades 6-10, and the IB Diploma Programme as an option for high school students in grades 11-12. Additionally, Marietta High School offers multiple industry-certified IB Career-related Programmes (CP), a framework of international education that incorporates the vision and educational principles of IB into career-related learning.

Our vision is for all students to learn to their fullest potential. In partnership with families and the community, our mission is to prepare each student to maximize career, college, and life opportunities.

MCS is ranked nationally as among the Top Ten US School Districts in Digital Technology and was selected as the Georgia Charter System Foundation’s 2016 Charter System Innovator of the Year.

In 2013, Marietta City Schools (MCS) earned continuing accreditation from the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Council on Accreditation and School Improvement (SACS CASI), an accreditation division of AdvancED. In 2007, Marietta City Schools earned initial district accreditation as a quality school system from SACS CASI. District Accreditation is valid for five years and is the highest level of accreditation that a school system can receive from the SACS CASI organization. More»

MCS maintains a proud tradition of educational excellence because its citizens expect the best. From support provided by the Marietta Schools Foundation, teachers, administrators, and students receive recognition and incentives to excel.

District Profile

The Marietta City Schools system was created in February 1892, when 382 Marietta citizens cast votes in favor of a public school system for the city. The school bell rang for the first time on September 5, 1892, as 733 students attended class in four different locations. Joseph F. Stewart was the system's first superintendent.

School Board

Ward 1 - Alan Levine
Ward 2 - Jason Waters, Vice Chair
Ward 3 - Randy Weiner, Chair
Ward 4 - Allison Gruehn
Ward 5 - Angela Orange
Ward 6 - Kerry Minervini
Ward 7 Irene H. Berens

Administrative Team and District Departments

Dr. Grant Rivera, Superintendent

Dr. Belinda Walters-Brazile, Deputy Superintendent

Tyler Gwynn, Assistant Superintendent of Human Resources

Michele Bealing-Sayles, Assistant Superintendent for Special Services

Erick Hofstetter, Assistant Superintendent of Operations

Tammy Garnes, Director of Communications, Marketing, and Public Relations

Erin I. Franklin, CPA, Chief Financial Officer

Our Schools

Elementary: 7

Middle: 1

Sixth Grade: 1

High School: 1

Magnet (Elementary): 1

Alternative: 1

Student Enrollment: 8,900

Employees: 1,200

Pupil/Teacher Ratio Average: 20:1

Per-pupil Expenditures: $10,542

Honors & Distinctions

Accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools
One of Georgia’s first Charter Systems – June 2008
International Baccalaureate (IB) World School District
2016 Charter System Innovator of the Year
Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics Certified Magnet School
Five Georgia Schools of Excellence
One National School of Excellence
One Georgia Lighthouse School to Watch
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