J. A. Dobbins Middle School

637 Williams Lake Rd
Powder Springs, GA 30127

532 Students

Middle School 6th - 8th

School Overview

J. A. Dobbins Middle School, located in Powder Springs, Georgia, serves as a key educational institution within the Cobb County School District. The school is committed to fostering an environment that balances academic rigor with social-emotional growth, catering to the unique developmental needs of students in grades 6 through 8. By emphasizing a comprehensive curriculum, the school aims to prepare its diverse student body for the challenges of high school while encouraging personal responsibility and intellectual curiosity.

Beyond the classroom, J. A. Dobbins Middle School actively promotes a well-rounded educational experience through a variety of extracurricular activities, including athletics, arts programs, and academic clubs. The school culture is supported by a dedicated faculty and staff who work in partnership with parents and the local community to maintain a supportive, safe, and engaging atmosphere. As a fixture in the Powder Springs area, the school strives to instill values of citizenship and excellence in all its learners, helping them develop the skills necessary for long-term success.

532

Total Students

41.0

Full-Time Teachers

13.0

Student/Teacher Ratio

71.2%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for J. A. Dobbins Middle School
Demographic	Student Count
White	164
Hispanic	123
Black	206
Asian	4
Two or More	34
Pacific Islander	1

Black
206 (38.7 %)
White
164 (30.8 %)
Hispanic
123 (23.1 %)
Two or More
34 (6.4 %)
Asian
4 (0.8 %)
Pacific Islander
1 (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:	Paulding County
Phone:	(770)443-4835
Grade Range:	6th - 8th
Total Students:	532
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	41.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	13.0
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	310
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	69

* 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 6 176

Grade 7 180

Grade 8 176