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#880 of 2,268 schools in GA
Top 39% in state
Dean Rusk Middle School
Middle School · Cherokee County · Canton, GA
A Cherokee County middle school where students score 5 points below what's typical for similar communities.
2761 E Cherokee Dr, Canton, GA 30115
- Math 58% vs GA 42% (2024)
- Reading 54% vs GA 42% (2024)
- 16.5:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Dean Rusk Middle School score 56% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 61%).
2024 GA proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. GA average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 39 points across the 16-year record (2009–2024) and has held near 56% recently.
Show all 15 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 67% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 71% (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
32%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Dean Rusk 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 45Car-Dependent
- Bike 36Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: Elevated930/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Canton), 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
$113,346
Median home value
$439,600
Median rent
$1,739/mo
College educated
38.4%
Homeownership
83.4%
Poverty rate
3.6%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 30115; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Canton Homeschool Resources and the Haven AcademyPrivate · tuition | 6.4 | K–12 | 1.8 mi | 183 | Compare → |
| Compass Prep AcademyPrivate · tuition | 5.4 | K–12 | 4.5 mi | 50 | Compare → |
| Cherokee Christian SchoolsPrivate · tuition | 5.8 | K–12 | 4.8 mi | 319 | Compare → |
| The King's AcademyPrivate · tuition | 3.5 | PK–12 | 4.8 mi | 1,025 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Cherokee County
- Schools in district
- 37
- Rank in district
- #26 of 37
- District spending per student
- $13,292NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 5.7%Census SAIPE · 2024
Dean Rusk Middle School is listed in Cherokee County; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Dean Rusk Middle School
Dean Rusk Middle School is a public middle school in Canton, GA, part of Cherokee County, serving approximately 1,483 students in grades 6th-8th with a 16.5:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.9 out of 10 and ranks #880 of 2,268 schools in GA. State assessment records show 67% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 71% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Dean Rusk Middle School
What grades does Dean Rusk Middle School serve?
Dean Rusk Middle School serves students in grades 6th through 8th.
How many students attend Dean Rusk Middle School?
Dean Rusk Middle School has an enrollment of approximately 1,483 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Dean Rusk Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Dean Rusk Middle School is 16.5:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Dean Rusk Middle School rank in GA?
Dean Rusk Middle School ranks #880 of 2,268 schools in GA.
What is Dean Rusk Middle School's MySchoolScout rating?
Dean Rusk Middle School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.9 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 Dean Rusk Middle School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Dean Rusk Middle School has 67% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 71% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Is Dean Rusk Middle School a charter school?
No, Dean Rusk Middle School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Dean Rusk Middle School a Title I school?
No, Dean Rusk Middle School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Dean Rusk Middle School?
32.0% of students at Dean Rusk 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
- 1,483
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 16.5:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 90
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Cherokee County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 15.2%
- Phone
- (770) 704-1135
- Area population (ZIP 30115)
- 53,299
- Area average commute
- 32.3 min
- Area median age
- 41.2
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 30115; 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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