Garrett Middle School

5235 Austell Powder Springs Rd
Austell, GA 30106

www.cobbk12.org/Garrett/

906 Students

Middle School 6th - 8th

School Overview

Garrett Middle School, located in Austell, Georgia, is part of the Cobb County School District. Serving a diverse student population, the school focuses on fostering a supportive learning environment that emphasizes both academic achievement and personal development. As a middle school, it is dedicated to guiding students through the pivotal transition between elementary and high school, offering a range of core curriculum subjects alongside various extracurricular activities intended to keep students engaged and connected to their school community.

The school places a strong emphasis on preparing students for future success through a combination of rigorous coursework and character education. By utilizing the resources provided by the Cobb County School District, Garrett Middle School implements technology-integrated instruction and collaborative learning strategies to meet the diverse needs of its student body. Parents and community members are encouraged to participate in school life, helping to create a holistic educational experience that prioritizes student growth, safety, and academic preparedness.

906

Total Students

61.1

Full-Time Teachers

14.8

Student/Teacher Ratio

98.3%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Garrett Middle School
Demographic	Student Count
White	61
Hispanic	343
Black	470
Asian	3
Two or More	24
American Indian	3
Pacific Islander	2

Black
470 (51.9 %)
Hispanic
343 (37.9 %)
White
61 (6.7 %)
Two or More
24 (2.6 %)
Asian
3 (0.3 %)
American Indian
3 (0.3 %)
Pacific Islander
2 (0.2 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Middle School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Cobb County
Phone:	(770)819-2466
Website:	http://www.cobbk12.org/Garrett/
Grade Range:	6th - 8th
Total Students:	906
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	61.1
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	14.8
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	891
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	0

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Grade 6 318

Grade 7 280

Grade 8 308

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Garrett Middle School
Grade	Student Count
Grade 6	318
Grade 7	280
Grade 8	308

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Garrett Middle School
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	414	45.7%
Male	492	54.3%

Middle School 6th - 8th