Education

The goal of MIC’s Education committee is to build strong working relationships between the citizens of Mableton, faith communities, nonprofits, the business community, and our schools. Our primary objective is to identify and spotlight the positive aspects of the educational experience in Mableton.

Key focus areas are:

Advocate for and support local initiatives in our schools
Collaborate with PTSA organizations, school foundations and school councils
Facilitate partnerships between our schools and the business community
Act as a communication channel in the county to voice community concerns
Effectively utilize county resources (Ed-SPLOST and Cobb Schools Foundation)
Increase volunteerism and community spirit

School Councils are made up of parents, teachers, local business people and interested community members who support, advise and make recommendations for improvement to the school principal and the Cobb County School District. All Mableton schools have a school council. The Council meetings are open to the public and their minutes are usually posted online. The Councils operate under rules adopted by the Cobb County School District. Some councils may need additional members and all councils welcome community input and assistance. Learn more about how you can be involved.

Following are some interesting facts from the Cobb County School District (CCSD) website that highlight the significant advantage we share by living in Mableton and being a part of Cobb County School system:

The Cobb County School District (CCSD) is the second largest school system in Georgia and the 23rd largest in the nation. It serves nearly 112,000 students with 112 schools, including 67 elementary schools, 25 middle schools, 17 high schools, one charter school, one special education center and one adult education center, according to the 2019-2020 Fact Sheet.

CCSD has 6 high school magnet programs for advanced studies, (2) two of which support Mableton students;
- Pebblebrook High School – Performing Arts
- South Cobb High – Medical Sciences & Research
Over the past 10 years the student population in CCSD has grown 5.4%
- District students totaled 111,722 in March 2019 vs. 105,956 in March 2009
- Student enrollment in Mableton (10 schools) has grown 15.6% over the same period

Through increased volunteerism and elevated community spirit, we can have a positive impact on the perception of our community and our schools. Mableton is experiencing tremendous growth and change, as more families are looking for good quality of life and good educational opportunities for their children.

Join us now…your contribution will be invaluable. Email Nate Smith, MIC Education Committee Chairman, if you’d like to join the Committee and work together to help to make Mableton an even better place to live, play and learn.