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Durham Middle School

2891 Mars Hill Rd Nw
Acworth, GA 30101
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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Top 10%
Serving 1,029 students in grades 6-8, Durham Middle School ranks in the top 10% of all schools in Georgia for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 60% (which is higher than the Georgia state average of 37%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 67% (which is higher than the Georgia state average of 40%).
The student:teacher ratio of 18:1 is higher than the Georgia state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 34% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is lower than the Georgia state average of 64% (majority Black).

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: 6-8
  • Enrollment: 1,029 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 18:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 34%
  • : Top 10% in GA
  • : 60% (Top 20%)
  • : 67% (Top 10%)
  • : 20-24% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), GA Dept. of Education
<麻豆果冻传媒 class="so-dt-title" id="top-rankings">Top Rankings

Durham Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Georgia for:

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Attribute
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="overview">School Overview
Durham Middle School's student population of 1,029 students has declined by 5% over five school years.
The teacher population of 56 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
Total Students
1,029 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
56 teachers
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Students by Grade
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School Calendar
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="school-rankings">School Rankings
Durham Middle School ranks within the top 10% of all 2,204 schools in Georgia (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Durham Middle School is 0.53, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.71. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (GA)
#209 out of 2204 schools
(Top 10%)
This chart displays the overall school rank of Durham Middle School, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
60%
37%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Durham Middle School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Georgia by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
67%
40%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Durham Middle School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Georgia by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
20-24%
40%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of Durham Middle School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of public schools in Georgia by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
18:1
14:1
This chart displays the student teacher ratio of Durham Middle School and the public school average student teacher ratio of Georgia by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
4%
5%
This chart displays the percentage of Asian students in Durham Middle School and the percentage of Asian public school students in Georgia by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hispanic
10%
18%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in Durham Middle School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in Georgia by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Black
14%
36%
This chart displays the percentage of Black students in Durham Middle School and the percentage of Black public school students in Georgia by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
White
66%
36%
This chart displays the percentage of White students in Durham Middle School and the percentage of White public school students in Georgia by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
6%
5%
This chart displays the percentage of students of two or more races in Durham Middle School and the percentage of public school students of two or more races in Georgia by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
All Ethnic Groups
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in Durham Middle School.
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in Georgia.
0.53
This chart displays the diversity score of Durham Middle School and the public school average diversity score of Georgia by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
11%
54%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Durham Middle School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in Georgia by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
6%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Durham Middle School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Georgia by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), GA Dept. of Education
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id='faq'>Frequently Asked Questions
What is Durham Middle School's ranking?
Durham Middle School is ranked #209 out of 2,204 schools, which ranks it among the top 10% of public schools in Georgia.
What schools are Durham Middle School often compared to?
Durham Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Mcclure Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
60% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 37% GA state average), while 67% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 40% GA state average).
How many students attend Durham Middle School?
1,029 students attend Durham Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
66% of Durham Middle School students are White, 14% of students are Black, 10% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are Two or more races, and 4% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Durham Middle School?
Durham Middle School has a student ration of 18:1, which is higher than the Georgia state average of 14:1.
What grades does Durham Middle School offer ?
Durham Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8
What school district is Durham Middle School part of?
Durham Middle School is part of Cobb County School District.

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: 6-8
  • Enrollment: 1,029 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 18:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 34%
  • : Top 10%
  • : 60% (Top 20%)
  • : 67% (Top 10%)
  • : 20-24% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), GA Dept. of Education

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