Serving 507 students in grades 6-8, Robert A. Cross Middle Magnet ranks in the top 10% of all schools in Georgia for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 64% (which is higher than the Georgia state average of 37%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 72% (which is higher 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 97% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Georgia state average of 65% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2025)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 507 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 97%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 10% in GA
- Math Proficiency: 64% (Top 20%)
- Reading Proficiency: 72% (Top 5%)
- Science Proficiency: 55-59% (Top 20%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), GA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Robert A. Cross Middle Magnet ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Georgia for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Science Proficiency
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
School Overview
Robert A. Cross Middle Magnet's student population of 507 students has declined by 24% over five school years.
The teacher population of 34 teachers has declined by 12% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
507 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
34 teachers
School Rankings
Robert A. Cross Middle Magnet ranks within the top 10% of all 2,204 schools in Georgia (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Robert A. Cross Middle Magnet is 0.19, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.71. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#149 out of 2204 schools
(Top 10%)
(Top 10%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
64%
37%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
72%
40%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
55-59%
40%
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
5%
Hispanic
4%
19%
Black
90%
36%
White
3%
35%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
83%
59%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (12-13)
9%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), GA Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Robert A. Cross Middle Magnet's ranking?
Robert A. Cross Middle Magnet is ranked #149 out of 2,204 schools, which ranks it among the top 10% of public schools in Georgia.
What schools are Robert A. Cross Middle Magnet often compared to?
Robert A. Cross Middle Magnetis often viewed alongside schools like Merry Acres Middle School, Albany Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
64% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 37% GA state average), while 72% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 40% GA state average).
How many students attend Robert A. Cross Middle Magnet?
507 students attend Robert A. Cross Middle Magnet.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
90% of Robert A. Cross Middle Magnet students are Black, 4% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are White, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Robert A. Cross Middle Magnet?
Robert A. Cross Middle Magnet has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the Georgia state average of 14:1.
What grades does Robert A. Cross Middle Magnet offer ?
Robert A. Cross Middle Magnet offers enrollment in grades 6-8 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Robert A. Cross Middle Magnet part of?
Robert A. Cross Middle Magnet is part of Dougherty County School District.
School Reviews
4 3/19/2020
At this school all teachers are amazing, but the following stand out Yolanda Jackson, Domonique Riggins and Ashlynd Wright.
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