ROBERT A. CROSS MIDDLE MAGNET
Robert A. Cross Middle Magnet is a public middle school that is part of the Dougherty County school district, located in Albany, GA with about 594 students offering grade levels from 6th Grade to 8th Grade. Student demographics can be found below. With about 34 teachers, Robert A. Cross Middle Magnet has a student/teacher ratio of about 17:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.
Robert A. Cross Middle Magnet, located in Albany, Georgia, is a specialized educational institution within the Dougherty County School System. As a magnet school, it is designed to provide students with a rigorous academic environment that often emphasizes specific areas of study, such as STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics) or advanced liberal arts, aimed at preparing middle-schoolers for the transition to high school and beyond. The school serves a diverse student body and prides itself on fostering a community of learners who are encouraged to pursue excellence through innovative instruction and extracurricular engagement.
The facility on Lockett Station Road serves as a hub for academic development, focusing on both scholastic achievement and character building. By integrating specialized curriculum paths with traditional middle school standards, Robert A. Cross Middle Magnet seeks to challenge its students intellectually while maintaining a supportive atmosphere. The school remains a notable option for families in the Albany area looking for a structured, theme-based academic experience that promotes critical thinking and student leadership.
For more information, contact Robert A. Cross Middle Magnet at (229) 431-3362 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
Albany, GA 31721
(229) 431-3362
ROBERT A. CROSS MIDDLE MAGNET is a public school in Albany, GA with about 594 enrolled students. See other public middle schools in Georgia
School Details
- Level:
- Middle School
- Charter School:*
- No
- Magnet school:
- Yes
- District:
- Dougherty County
- Total Students:
- 594
- Teachers:
- 34.9
- NSLP Status:1
- Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
- Qualified free lunch:
- 0
- Qualified reduced-price lunch:
- 0
- Title I Status:2
- Not a Title I school
- Virtual:
- Not Virtual
* A public charter school is a publicly funded school that is typically governed by a group or organization under a legislative contract with the state, the district, or another entity. The charter exempts the school from certain state or local rules and regulations.
1 The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides eligible students with free or reduced-price lunch
2 Title I, Part A (Title I) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families.
School Demographics for 594 students
The primary ethnicity of students attending ROBERT A. CROSS MIDDLE MAGNET is predominantly Black or African American, representing about 83% of the student body.
- Black or African American
- 82.8%
- White
- 8.1%
- Hispanic/Latino
- 3.2%
- Two or more races
- 2.7%
- Asian
- 1.7%
- American Indian or Alaska Native
- 1.2%
- Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
- 0.3%
- Female
- 57.2%
- Male
- 42.8%
Data for school year 2017-2018 — The information found on this website was provided in part by the U.S. Department of Education, U.S. Census Bureau, the Bureau of Labor and Statistics & various other external sources. We do not verify the contents of the information provided and therefore, cannot guarantee the accuracy of the information displayed on this website.