Serving 891 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 24% (which is lower than the Georgia state average of 39%). 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 95% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Georgia state average of 66% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 891 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 95%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in GA
- Math Proficiency: 24% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 23% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 25% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Garrett Middle School serves the southern part of Austell, GA, covering an area of approximately 14.6 square miles. Families typically have a drive of 5-10 minutes to the school, with the furthest edge of the attendance zone located about 4.4 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), GA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Garrett Middle School's student population of 891 students has declined by 6% over five school years.
The teacher population of 58 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
891 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
58 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Rankings
Garrett 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 Garrett Middle School is 0.59, 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
#1638 out of 2192 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
24%
39%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
23%
40%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
25%
40%
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
14:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
1%
5%
Showing 2010–2025. Full 32-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
43%
20%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 32-year historical data available below ↓
Black
48%
36%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 32-year historical data available below ↓
White
5%
34%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 32-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
3%
5%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 32-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)28.3%
26.2%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
63%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
11%
5%
Showing 2014–2024. Full 26-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 Garrett Middle School's ranking?
Garrett Middle School is ranked #1638 out of 2,192 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?
24% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 39% 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?
891 students attend Garrett Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
48% of Garrett Middle School students are Black, 43% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are White, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
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 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Garrett Middle School part of?
Garrett Middle School is part of Cobb County School District.
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