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#1490 of 2,268 schools in GA
Campbell Middle School
Middle School · Cobb County · Smyrna, GA
A Cobb County middle school where students score 5 points below what's typical for similar communities.
3295 South Atlanta Road, Smyrna, GA 30080
- Math 34% vs GA 42% (2024)
- Reading 44% vs GA 42% (2024)
- 16.8:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Campbell Middle School score 39% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 44%).
2024 GA proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. GA average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 16-year record (2009–2024), then recovered 14 points since 2020, reaching 39% in 2024.
Show all 15 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 47% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 55% (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
60.5%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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Where Campbell 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 46Car-Dependent
- Transit 11Minimal Transit
- Bike 46Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High1,541/100K
FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Smyrna), 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
$87,949
Median home value
$409,700
Median rent
$1,660/mo
College educated
57.9%
Homeownership
46.3%
Poverty rate
9.5%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 30080; 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
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Griffin Middle SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 6.9 | 6–8 | 1.7 mi | 982 | Compare → |
| Destinations Career Academy of Georgia (virtual)Charter · enrollment unverified | 2.1 | 6–9 | 2.6 mi | 605 | Compare → |
| The Lovett SchoolPrivate · tuition | 5.8private | K–12 | 2.9 mi | 1,659 | Compare → |
| Betty Gray Middle SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 5.9 | 6–8 | 3.8 mi | 686 | 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.
Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Cobb County
- Schools in district
- 110
- Rank in district
- #93 of 110
- District spending per student
- $14,680NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 9.1%Census SAIPE · 2024
Campbell Middle School is listed in Cobb County; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Campbell Middle School
Campbell Middle School is a public middle school in Smyrna, GA, part of Cobb County, serving approximately 1,257 students in grades 6th-8th with a 16.8:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.5 out of 10 and ranks #1,490 of 2,268 schools in GA. State assessment records show 47% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 55% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Campbell Middle School
What grades does Campbell Middle School serve?
Campbell Middle School serves students in grades 6th through 8th.
How many students attend Campbell Middle School?
Campbell Middle School has an enrollment of approximately 1,257 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Campbell Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Campbell Middle School is 16.8:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Campbell Middle School rank in GA?
Campbell Middle School ranks #1,490 of 2,268 schools in GA.
What is Campbell Middle School's MySchoolScout rating?
Campbell Middle School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.5 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 Campbell Middle School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Campbell Middle School has 47% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 55% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Is Campbell Middle School a charter school?
No, Campbell Middle School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Campbell Middle School a Title I school?
No, Campbell Middle School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Campbell Middle School?
60.5% of students at Campbell 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
- 1,257
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 16.8:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 75
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Cobb County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 20.2%
- Phone
- (678) 842-6873
- Area population (ZIP 30080)
- 53,334
- Area average commute
- 27.4 min
- Area median age
- 35.1
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 30080; 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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