Serving 1,178 students in grades 6-8, Dodgen Middle School ranks in the top 5% of all schools in Georgia for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 5%, and reading proficiency is top 5%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 80% (which is higher than the Georgia state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 76% (which is higher than the Georgia state average of 40%).
The student-teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the Georgia state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 45% of the student body (majority Asian), which is lower than the Georgia state average of 66% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 1,178 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 45%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 5% in GA
- Math Proficiency: 80% (Top 5%)
- Reading Proficiency: 76% (Top 5%)
- Science Proficiency: 61% (Top 20%)
- Attendance Zone: Dodgen Middle School serves the northeast part of Marietta, GA, covering an area of approximately 9.3 square miles. Most families live within a 5-10 minute drive to the school, with an average distance of 1.9 miles to the zone's edge and a maximum of 2.9 miles to the furthest point.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), GA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Dodgen Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Georgia for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Science Proficiency
School Overview
Dodgen Middle School's student population of 1,178 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 73 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
1,178 students
Showing 2016–2025. View full 39-year historical data
Total Classroom Teachers
73 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. View full 39-year historical data
Year Founded
1975
School Calendar
School Rankings
Dodgen Middle School ranks within the top 5% of all 2,192 schools in Georgia (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Dodgen Middle School is 0.62, 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
#49 out of 2192 schools
(Top 5%)
(Top 5%)
Showing 2013–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
80%
39%
Showing 2013–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
76%
40%
Showing 2012–2022. View full 13-year historical data
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
61%
40%
Student-Teacher Ratio
16:1
14:1
Showing 2016–2025. View full 39-year historical data
Asian
26%
5%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 32-year historical data
Hispanic
8%
20%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 32-year historical data
Black
7%
36%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 32-year historical data
White
55%
34%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 32-year historical data
Two or more races
4%
5%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 15-year historical data
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. View full 32-year historical data
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)9.1%
26.2%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
8%
63%
Showing 2015–2025. View full 36-year historical data
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
4%
Showing 2015–2025. View full 27-year historical data
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), GA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Dodgen Middle School's ranking?
Dodgen Middle School is ranked #49 out of 2,192 schools, which ranks it among the top 5% of public schools in Georgia.
What schools are Dodgen Middle School often compared to?
Dodgen Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Dickerson Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
80% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 39% GA state average), while 76% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 40% GA state average).
How many students attend Dodgen Middle School?
1,178 students attend Dodgen Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
55% of Dodgen Middle School students are White, 26% of students are Asian, 8% of students are Hispanic, 7% of students are Black, and 4% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Dodgen Middle School?
Dodgen Middle School has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the Georgia state average of 14:1.
What grades does Dodgen Middle School offer ?
Dodgen Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Dodgen Middle School part of?
Dodgen Middle School is part of Cobb County School District.
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