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Garrett Middle School

5235 Austell Powder Springs Rd
Austell, GA 30106
(School attendance zone shown in map)
3/
10
Bottom 50%
Serving 906 students in grades 6-8, Garrett Middle School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Georgia for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 23% (which is lower than the Georgia state average of 37%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 23% (which is lower than the Georgia state average of 40%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the Georgia state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 93% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Georgia state average of 64% (majority Black and Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: 6-8
  • Enrollment: 906 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 93%
  • : Bottom 50% in GA
  • : 23% (Btm 50%)
  • : 23% (Btm 50%)
  • : 25% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), GA Dept. of Education
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="overview">School Overview
Garrett Middle School's student population of 906 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 61 teachers has grown by 17% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
Total Students
906 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
61 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
Garrett Middle School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 2,204 schools in Georgia (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Garrett Middle School is 0.59, 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)
#1626 out of 2204 schools
(Bottom 50%)
This chart displays the overall school rank of Garrett Middle School, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
23%
37%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Garrett 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.
23%
40%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Garrett 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.
25%
40%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of Garrett 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
15:1
14:1
This chart displays the student teacher ratio of Garrett Middle School and the public school average student teacher ratio of Georgia by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
American Indian
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n/a
Asian
n/a
5%
This chart displays the percentage of Asian students in Garrett Middle School and the percentage of Asian public school students in Georgia by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Hispanic
38%
18%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in Garrett Middle School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in Georgia by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Black
52%
36%
This chart displays the percentage of Black students in Garrett Middle School and the percentage of Black public school students in Georgia by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
White
7%
36%
This chart displays the percentage of White students in Garrett 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
3%
5%
This chart displays the percentage of students of two or more races in Garrett 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 Garrett Middle School.
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in Georgia.
0.59
This chart displays the diversity score of Garrett 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
72%
54%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Garrett 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
13%
6%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Garrett 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 Garrett Middle School's ranking?
Garrett Middle School is ranked #1626 out of 2,204 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Georgia.
What schools are Garrett Middle School often compared to?
Garrett Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Cooper Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
23% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 37% GA state average), while 23% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 40% GA state average).
How many students attend Garrett Middle School?
906 students attend Garrett Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
52% of Garrett Middle School students are Black, 38% of students are Hispanic, 7% of students are White, and 3% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Garrett Middle School?
Garrett Middle School has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the Georgia state average of 14:1.
What grades does Garrett Middle School offer ?
Garrett Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8
What school district is Garrett Middle School part of?
Garrett 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: 906 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 93%
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 23% (Btm 50%)
  • : 23% (Btm 50%)
  • : 25% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), GA Dept. of Education

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