Very Good
#842 of 2,268 schools in GA
Top 37% in state
Bowdon Middle School
Middle School · Carroll County · Bowdon, GA
A Carroll County middle school where students score 5 points above what's typical for similar communities.
129 N Jonesville Rd, Bowdon, GA 30108
- Math 50% vs GA 42% (2024)
- Reading 39% vs GA 42% (2024)
- 15.3:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Bowdon Middle School score 44% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 39%).
2024 GA proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. GA average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 44 points across the 16-year record (2009–2024) and has held near 44% recently.
Show all 15 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 59% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 60% (multi-year average, 2009-2024)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 30 test records from GA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
68.3%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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Where Bowdon Middle School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries. Open the Atlanta map →
Getting around & local context
- Walk 14Car-Dependent
- Bike 25Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: Elevated1,077/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Bowdon), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$62,143
Median home value
$225,000
Median rent
$854/mo
College educated
20.8%
Homeownership
72.3%
Poverty rate
15.2%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 30108; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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| Bay Springs Middle SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 6.3 | 6–8 | Not available | 896 | Compare → |
| Central Middle SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 7.8 | 6–8 | Not available | 1,028 | Compare → |
| Mt. Zion Middle SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 5.5 | 6–8 | Not available | 343 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Carroll County
- Schools in district
- 24
- Rank in district
- #12 of 24
- District spending per student
- $12,946NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 15.7%Census SAIPE · 2024
Bowdon Middle School is listed in Carroll County; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Bowdon Middle School
Bowdon Middle School is a public middle school in Bowdon, GA, part of Carroll County, serving approximately 306 students in grades 6th-8th with a 15.3:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.0 out of 10 and ranks #842 of 2,268 schools in GA. State assessment records show 59% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 60% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Bowdon Middle School
What grades does Bowdon Middle School serve?
Bowdon Middle School serves students in grades 6th through 8th.
How many students attend Bowdon Middle School?
Bowdon Middle School has an enrollment of approximately 306 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Bowdon Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Bowdon Middle School is 15.3:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Bowdon Middle School rank in GA?
Bowdon Middle School ranks #842 of 2,268 schools in GA.
What is Bowdon Middle School's MySchoolScout rating?
Bowdon Middle School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.0 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Bowdon Middle School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Bowdon Middle School has 59% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 60% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Is Bowdon Middle School a charter school?
No, Bowdon Middle School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Bowdon Middle School a Title I school?
No, Bowdon Middle School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Bowdon Middle School?
68.3% of students at Bowdon Middle School qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- 6th – 8th
- Enrollment
- 306
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 15.3:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 20
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Distant Rural
- County
- Carroll County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 18.3%
- Phone
- (770) 258-1778
- Area population (ZIP 30108)
- 7,031
- Area average commute
- 30.5 min
- Area median age
- 40.2
Official sources & links
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2024 GA · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2024 GA. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2024 GA · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2024 GA. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 30108; this does not measure the attendance area.
- Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
- CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2024; directory SY 2023–24
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