Serving 809 students in grades 6-8, Carl Scoggins Sr. 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 32% (which is lower than the Georgia state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 36% (which is lower than the Georgia state average of 40%).
The student-teacher ratio of 17:1 is higher than the Georgia state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 34% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Georgia state average of 66% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 809 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 17:1
- Minority Enrollment: 34%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in GA
- Math Proficiency: 32% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 36% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 20-24% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Carl Scoggins Sr. Middle School serves the southwest part of Dallas, GA, covering an area of approximately 86.2 square miles. The typical drive to the school from anywhere in the attendance zone takes about 10-15 minutes, with the furthest edge being around 9.7 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), GA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Carl Scoggins Sr. Middle School's student population of 809 students has grown by 8% over five school years.
The teacher population of 49 teachers has grown by 11% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
809 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 16-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
49 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 16-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Motto
Engage. Inspire. Prepare.
School Rankings
Carl Scoggins Sr. Middle School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 2,192 schools in Georgia (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Carl Scoggins Sr. Middle School is 0.52, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.72. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1106 out of 2192 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
32%
39%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
36%
40%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
40%
Student-Teacher Ratio
17:1
14:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 16-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
10%
20%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 16-year historical data available below ↓
Black
19%
36%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 16-year historical data available below ↓
White
66%
34%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 16-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
5%
5%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 16-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 16-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)30.4%
26.2%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
43%
63%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 16-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
9%
4%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 16-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 Carl Scoggins Sr. Middle School's ranking?
Carl Scoggins Sr. Middle School is ranked #1106 out of 2,192 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Georgia.
What schools are Carl Scoggins Sr. Middle School often compared to?
Carl Scoggins Sr. Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like South Paulding Middle School, East Paulding Middle School, Herschel Jones Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
32% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 39% GA state average), while 36% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 40% GA state average).
How many students attend Carl Scoggins Sr. Middle School?
809 students attend Carl Scoggins Sr. Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
66% of Carl Scoggins Sr. Middle School students are White, 19% of students are Black, 10% of students are Hispanic, and 5% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Carl Scoggins Sr. Middle School?
Carl Scoggins Sr. Middle School has a student ration of 17:1, which is higher than the Georgia state average of 14:1.
What grades does Carl Scoggins Sr. Middle School offer ?
Carl Scoggins Sr. Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Carl Scoggins Sr. Middle School part of?
Carl Scoggins Sr. Middle School is part of Paulding County School District.
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