Serving 790 students in grades 6-8, Barber Middle School ranks in the top 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 30% (which is lower than the Georgia state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 41% (which is higher than the Georgia state average of 40%).
The student-teacher ratio of 14:1 is equal to the Georgia state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 74% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Georgia state average of 66% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 790 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 74%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in GA
- Math Proficiency: 30% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 41% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 29% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Barber Middle School serves the northwest part of Acworth, GA, covering an area of approximately 9.4 square miles. Most families live within a 5-10 minute drive, with an average distance of 1.8 miles from the school to the edge of the attendance zone, which extends up to 3.5 miles at its furthest point.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), GA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Barber Middle School's student population of 790 students has declined by 11% over five school years.
The teacher population of 55 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
790 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 20-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
55 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 20-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Rankings
Barber Middle School ranks within the top 50% of all 2,192 schools in Georgia (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Barber Middle School is 0.72, which is equal to the diversity score at state average of 0.72. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1038 out of 2192 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
30%
39%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
41%
40%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
29%
40%
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 20-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
3%
5%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 20-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
26%
20%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 20-year historical data available below ↓
Black
38%
36%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 20-year historical data available below ↓
White
26%
34%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 20-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
7%
5%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 20-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)24.6%
26.2%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
44%
63%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 20-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
14%
4%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 20-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), GA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Barber Middle School's ranking?
Barber Middle School is ranked #1038 out of 2,192 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Georgia.
What schools are Barber Middle School often compared to?
Barber Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Pine Mountain Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
30% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 39% GA state average), while 41% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 40% GA state average).
How many students attend Barber Middle School?
790 students attend Barber Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
38% of Barber Middle School students are Black, 26% of students are Hispanic, 26% of students are White, 7% of students are Two or more races, and 3% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Barber Middle School?
Barber Middle School has a student ration of 14:1, which is equal to the Georgia state average of 14:1.
What grades does Barber Middle School offer ?
Barber Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Barber Middle School part of?
Barber Middle School is part of Cobb County School District.
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