Serving 530 students in grades 6-8, Cowan Road 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 11% (which is lower than the Georgia state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 15% (which is lower 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 84% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Georgia state average of 66% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 530 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 84%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in GA
- Math Proficiency: 11% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 15% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: ≤5% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), GA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Cowan Road Middle School's student population of 530 students has declined by 8% over five school years.
The teacher population of 38 teachers has declined by 9% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
530 students
Total Classroom Teachers
38 teachers
School Rankings
Cowan Road 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 Cowan Road Middle School is 0.58, 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
#2027 out of 2192 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
11%
39%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
15%
40%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤5%
40%
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
n/a
5%
Hispanic
16%
20%
Black
61%
36%
White
16%
34%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
6%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)38.5%
26.2%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
63%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (21-22)
10%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), GA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Cowan Road Middle School's ranking?
Cowan Road Middle School is ranked #2027 out of 2,192 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Georgia.
What schools are Cowan Road Middle School often compared to?
Cowan Road Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Carver Road Middle School, Kennedy Road Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
11% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 39% GA state average), while 15% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 40% GA state average).
How many students attend Cowan Road Middle School?
530 students attend Cowan Road Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
61% of Cowan Road Middle School students are Black, 16% of students are Hispanic, 16% of students are White, 6% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Cowan Road Middle School?
Cowan Road Middle School has a student ration of 14:1, which is equal to the Georgia state average of 14:1.
What grades does Cowan Road Middle School offer ?
Cowan Road Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Cowan Road Middle School part of?
Cowan Road Middle School is part of Griffin-Spalding County School District.
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