Robert A. Cross Middle Magnet School

Robert A. Cross Middle Magnet School

Public Middle School | Grade 6-8
324 Lockett Station Rd,  Albany, GA
Dougherty County Schools
3.5
507 Students
B+
Niche Grade

School Details

Head of School
Thelma Chunn
Student Teacher Ratio
15:1
Math Proficiency
64%
Reading Proficiency
72%

Niche Grade

A-
Academics
A+
Teachers
Source: Niche
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Niche Grade Details

Academics
Reading Proficiency
72%
Math Proficiency
64%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
15:1
Teachers
34
Full Time Teachers
34
Teachers in First or Second Year
10%

GreatSchools Rating

Source: GreatSchools
GreatSchools Rating
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Test Scores

Math
29.4%
State Average
15.6%
Science
28.9%
State Average
10.6%
GreatSchools Test Scores Rating
GreatSchools
The Test Score Rating reflects annual state test results for this school compared with scores statewide.

Teachers and Staff

Students Per Counselor
630:1

Student Diversity

Female
59.9%
Male
40.1%
Black
88.8%
Hispanic
4.2%
White
3.8%
Asian or Pacific Islander
1.7%
Two or more races
1.3%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
<1%

School Rankings

#3 Niche Standout MS in Georgia
#8 Best Public MS Teachers in Georgia
Source: Niche

Specialty School Programs

Free/Reduced Lunch Offered

This School’s Reviews

GreatSchools Reviews
3.5 10 Reviews
1.0 student
3/18/2025
Robert cross has way too many standards for us gifted students, it’s truly unfair. If we get 2 C’s in one semester we’re kicked out of the school, if honors were to do the same they would be allowed next year? Us gifted students should not be forced to go to our zone schools because we don’t meet, D...
5.0 teacher
11/7/2024
I loved it, I wish I go that school.
5.0 parent
7/8/2024
Robert Cross Middle School is a great school the curriculum is on point with my daughters learning abilities the atmosphere is great..The teachers are young and that was concerning in the beginning however they are very much on point with the students and are doing well. I recommend RCMS to anyone l...
1.0 other
8/16/2016
It was just as bad as merry acres. I went there after I thought merry acres was bad and it turns out the teachers there are even worse. They kicked me out because my grades weren't good enough. Thank the lord they did.

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Robert A. Cross Middle Magnet School is a public school for students in grades 6-8 in Albany, GA and is served by the Dougherty County Schools in Georgia. The school has a total enrollment of 507 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 15:1. Academic records show that 64% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 72% are proficient in reading. Robert A. Cross Middle Magnet School has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of B+ and a GreatSchools Rating of 9 out of 10. Discover additional schools in the area, like Westover High School, St. Teresa's Catholic School, New Covenant Academy, and more. Learn more about what Albany has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near Robert A. Cross Middle Magnet School.

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