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
3.3
478 Students
B+
Niche Grade

School Details

Head of School
Thelma Chunn
Student Teacher Ratio
14:1
Math Proficiency
81%
Reading Proficiency
81%

Niche Grade

A-
Academics
A+
Teachers
Source: Niche
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Academics
Reading Proficiency
81%
Math Proficiency
81%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
14:1
Teachers
35
Full Time Teachers
35
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
52.3%
Male
47.7%
Black
82.4%

School Rankings

#3 Niche Standout MS in Georgia
Source: Niche

Specialty School Programs

Free/Reduced Lunch Offered

This School’s Reviews

GreatSchools Reviews
3.3 11 Reviews
1.0 parent
10/17/2025
From the top down: poor communication, indifferent (at best) to parental concerns, and terrible morale.
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...

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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. Annual tuition is $0. The school has a total enrollment of 478 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 14:1. Academic records show that 81% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 81% 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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