Below Average
#1956 of 2,268 schools in GA
Herschel Jones Middle School
Middle School · Paulding County · Dallas, GA
A Paulding County middle school where students score 10 points below what's typical for similar communities.
100 Stadium Dr, Dallas, GA 30132
- Math 19% vs GA 42% (2024)
- Reading 32% vs GA 42% (2024)
- 14.2:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Herschel Jones Middle School score 26% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 36%).
2024 GA proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. GA average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 56 points across the 16-year record (2009–2024) and has held near 26% recently.
Show all 15 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 48% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 53% (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
73.9%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Herschel Jones Middle School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 48Car-Dependent
- Bike 28Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: Average681/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Dallas), 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
$102,800
Median home value
$332,700
Median rent
$1,514/mo
College educated
28.3%
Homeownership
78%
Poverty rate
6%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 30132; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lena Mae Moses Middle SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 5.5 | 6–8 | 3.0 mi | 929 | Compare → |
| P. B. Ritch Middle SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 6.4 | 6–8 | 4.5 mi | 718 | Compare → |
| Carl Scoggins Sr. Middle SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 5.8 | 6–8 | Not available | 776 | Compare → |
| East Paulding Middle SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 6.9 | 6–8 | Not available | 869 | 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.
Paulding County
- Schools in district
- 33
- Rank in district
- #33 of 33
- District spending per student
- $13,037NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 8.7%Census SAIPE · 2024
Herschel Jones Middle School is listed in Paulding County; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Herschel Jones Middle School
Herschel Jones Middle School is a public middle school in Dallas, GA, part of Paulding County, serving approximately 809 students in grades 6th-8th with a 14.2:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.2 out of 10 and ranks #1,956 of 2,268 schools in GA. State assessment records show 48% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 53% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Herschel Jones Middle School
What grades does Herschel Jones Middle School serve?
Herschel Jones Middle School serves students in grades 6th through 8th.
How many students attend Herschel Jones Middle School?
Herschel Jones Middle School has an enrollment of approximately 809 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Herschel Jones Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Herschel Jones Middle School is 14.2:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Herschel Jones Middle School rank in GA?
Herschel Jones Middle School ranks #1,956 of 2,268 schools in GA.
What is Herschel Jones Middle School's MySchoolScout rating?
Herschel Jones Middle School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.2 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 Herschel Jones Middle School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Herschel Jones Middle School has 48% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 53% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Is Herschel Jones Middle School a charter school?
No, Herschel Jones Middle School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Herschel Jones Middle School a Title I school?
No, Herschel Jones Middle School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Herschel Jones Middle School?
73.9% of students at Herschel Jones 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
- 809
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 14.2:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 57
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Paulding County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 34.1%
- Phone
- (770) 443-8024
- Area population (ZIP 30132)
- 50,803
- Area average commute
- 37.8 min
- Area median age
- 36.5
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 30132; 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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