Serving 1,334 students in grades 6-8, East Cobb 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 37%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 34% (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 81% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Georgia state average of 64% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 1,334 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
- Minority Enrollment: 81%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in GA
- Math Proficiency: 32% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 34% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 30% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), GA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
East Cobb Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Georgia for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
School Overview
East Cobb Middle School's student population of 1,334 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 80 teachers has grown by 5% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
Total Students
1,334 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
80 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
East Cobb Middle School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 2,204 schools in Georgia (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of East Cobb Middle School is 0.70, 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
#1121 out of 2204 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
32%
37%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
34%
40%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
30%
40%
Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
4%
5%
Hispanic
32%
18%
Black
41%
36%
White
19%
36%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
46%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
11%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), GA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is East Cobb Middle School's ranking?
East Cobb Middle School is ranked #1121 out of 2,204 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Georgia.
What schools are East Cobb Middle School often compared to?
East Cobb Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Dickerson Middle School, Lindley 6th Grade Academy, Dodgen 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 37% GA state average), while 34% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 40% GA state average).
How many students attend East Cobb Middle School?
1,334 students attend East Cobb Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
41% of East Cobb Middle School students are Black, 32% of students are Hispanic, 19% of students are White, 4% of students are Asian, and 4% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of East Cobb Middle School?
East Cobb Middle School has a student ration of 17:1, which is higher than the Georgia state average of 14:1.
What grades does East Cobb Middle School offer ?
East Cobb Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8
What school district is East Cobb Middle School part of?
East Cobb Middle School is part of Cobb County School District.
School Reviews
5 2/26/2018
Love, love, love this school. Both of my children have had excellent experiences and I am very pleased with their academics, the teachers and the administration.
2 11/11/2011
Administrators are vey biased and unfair!! I came to the school to address a concern I have with my child and they treated me like I was unworthy. I have never experience this type of treatment from educator or adminstrator
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