Sammy McClure Sr. Middle School

1,536 Students

Middle School 6th - 8th

School Overview

Sammy McClure Sr. Middle School, located in Dallas, Georgia, is a key part of the Paulding County School District. Serving students in grades 6 through 8, the school focuses on creating a supportive academic environment that bridges the transition from elementary to high school. The school emphasizes a comprehensive curriculum that balances core academic subjects—such as mathematics, science, social studies, and language arts—with opportunities for creative and athletic development.

The school is known for its active community and commitment to student growth, often highlighting initiatives that encourage critical thinking, collaboration, and personal responsibility. Beyond the classroom, Sammy McClure Sr. Middle offers various extracurricular activities, clubs, and athletic programs, allowing students to explore their interests and build school spirit. By prioritizing both academic achievement and social-emotional development, the school aims to prepare its diverse student body for future success in high school and beyond.

1,536

Total Students

83.0

Full-Time Teachers

18.5

Student/Teacher Ratio

13.5%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Sammy McClure Sr. Middle School
Demographic	Student Count
White	1,000
Hispanic	141
Black	288
Asian	32
Two or More	69
American Indian	5
Pacific Islander	1

White
1,000 (65.1 %)
Black
288 (18.8 %)
Hispanic
141 (9.2 %)
Two or More
69 (4.5 %)
Asian
32 (2.1 %)
American Indian
5 (0.3 %)
Pacific Islander
1 (0.1 %)

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:	Paulding County
Phone:	(770)505-3700
Grade Range:	6th - 8th
Total Students:	1,536
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	83.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	18.5
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	152
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	55

* 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 6 501

Grade 7 522

Grade 8 513