Dean Rusk Middle School

Dean Rusk Middle School serves 1,483 students in grades 6-8 in Canton, Georgia, within Cherokee County's thriving suburban landscape. With 90 full-time equivalent teachers, the school maintains a manageable 16.5:1 student-teacher ratio that allows for meaningful classroom interaction. The school demonstrates strong academic performance, earning an impressive 8.0 out of 10 MySchoolScout rating and ranking in the 86th percentile among Georgia's middle schools at #312 out of 2,271 schools statewide.

Students particularly excel in mathematics, with 78% achieving proficiency or above across grade levels, while 54% demonstrate proficiency in English Language Arts and reading. Dean Rusk Middle School draws families from the affluent 30115 ZIP code area, where the median household income reaches $109,443 and the median home value sits at $395,500. The community reflects strong educational values, with 38% of residents holding bachelor's degrees or higher and maintaining a notably low 4.5% poverty rate among its 52,512 residents.

Located on East Cherokee Drive in Canton's large suburban setting, Dean Rusk Middle School serves a community that prioritizes education and family stability, creating an environment where students can focus on academic achievement and personal growth.