Serving 776 students in grades 6-8, Carl Scoggins Sr. Middle School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Georgia for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 32% (which is lower than the Georgia state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 36% (which is lower than the Georgia state average of 40%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the Georgia state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 33% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Georgia state average of 65% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 776 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 33%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in GA
- Math Proficiency: 32% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 36% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 20-24% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), GA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Carl Scoggins Sr. Middle School's student population of 776 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 51 teachers has grown by 13% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
776 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
51 teachers
School Calendar
School Rankings
Carl Scoggins Sr. Middle School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 2,192 schools in Georgia (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Carl Scoggins Sr. Middle School is 0.51, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.71. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1106 out of 2192 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
32%
39%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
36%
40%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
40%
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
5%
Hispanic
9%
19%
Black
18%
36%
White
67%
35%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
6%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
47%
59%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), GA Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Carl Scoggins Sr. Middle School's ranking?
Carl Scoggins Sr. Middle School is ranked #1106 out of 2,192 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Georgia.
What schools are Carl Scoggins Sr. Middle School often compared to?
Carl Scoggins Sr. Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like South Paulding Middle School, East Paulding Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
32% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 39% GA state average), while 36% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 40% GA state average).
How many students attend Carl Scoggins Sr. Middle School?
776 students attend Carl Scoggins Sr. Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
67% of Carl Scoggins Sr. Middle School students are White, 18% of students are Black, 9% of students are Hispanic, and 6% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Carl Scoggins Sr. Middle School?
Carl Scoggins Sr. Middle School has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the Georgia state average of 14:1.
What grades does Carl Scoggins Sr. Middle School offer ?
Carl Scoggins Sr. Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Carl Scoggins Sr. Middle School part of?
Carl Scoggins Sr. Middle School is part of Paulding County School District.
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