Dodgen Middle School

Dodgen Middle School serves 1,238 students in grades 6 through 8 in Marietta, Georgia, standing out as one of Cobb County's top-performing middle schools. With a MySchoolScout rating of 8.3 out of 10 and ranking 210th out of 2,271 Georgia schools, Dodgen places in the 91st percentile statewide for academic excellence. The school demonstrates particularly strong academic results, with 87% of students achieving proficiency or above in math and 78% meeting or exceeding standards in English Language Arts across all grade levels.

These impressive outcomes reflect the dedication of 73 full-time equivalent teachers who maintain a 17:1 student-teacher ratio, allowing for more personalized attention in the classroom. Dodgen's success is supported by its location in an affluent suburban community where 60% of residents hold bachelor's degrees or higher. The surrounding neighborhood in the 30062 zip code has a median household income of $124,665 and a low poverty rate of just 6%, creating a stable environment that supports educational achievement.

Located on Bill Murdock Road, Dodgen Middle School sits in the heart of Marietta's thriving suburban landscape, where families value education and community engagement in one of Georgia's most desirable school districts.