Dean Rusk Middle School

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Dean Rusk Middle School

Public Middle School | Grade 6-8

2761 E Cherokee Dr, Canton, GA

Union Hill Neighborhood

Cherokee County Schools

1.9

1.7

1,497 Students

Niche Grade

GreatSchools Rating

School Details

Head of School
Dawn Weinbaum

Student Teacher Ratio
17:1

Math Proficiency
61%

Reading Proficiency
56%

A-

Academics

Teachers

Source: Niche

Niche Grade Details

Academics

Reading Proficiency

56%

Math Proficiency

61%

Teachers

Student Teacher Ratio 17:1 Teachers 93	Full Time Teachers 93
Teachers in First or Second Year 6.5%

Test Scores

Equity

Source: GreatSchools

GreatSchools Rating Details

Teachers and Staff

Students Per Counselor

506:1

Student Diversity

Male 51.3%	Female 48.7%
White 64.1%	Hispanic 19.3%
Black 6.7%	Two or more races 5.3%
Asian 4.5%

Specialty School Programs

Free/Reduced Lunch Offered

This School’s Reviews

1.0

4/30/2026

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4.0

7/20/2023

I've been there to see my granddaughter in concert several times over the years. She showed me around, I thought it was beautiful

5.0 Middle School Student

5/1/2020

I love Dean Rusk middle!! There sports and arts programs are amazing. The people there are so nice and the teachers work really hard to provide a good education and proved extra time to those who struggle/ need it! They are supper understanding when it comes to other things to.

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1.0 student

6/25/2026

My experience with Dean Rusk Middle School has been extremely disappointing and frustrating, and from my perspective, the school feels disorganized, unresponsive, and lacking in the support students need to feel safe and successful. Communication has been a major issue, as concerns are not always ac...

1.0 student

3/20/2026

Dean Rusk Middle School is, without exaggeration, one of the most frustrating and disappointing school environments I’ve encountered. From the top down, the place feels disorganized, unresponsive, and completely out of touch with what students actually need to succeed. Communication is practically n...

1.0 student

12/3/2025

bad bad bad school worse terrible horrible school

1.0 parent

11/29/2025

Why Dean Rusk Middle School Should ChangeA good school should make students feel safe, respected, and supported. Many students at Dean Rusk Middle School feel that this isn’t always the case, and these concerns show why the school needs positive change. When students feel that some teachers are rude...

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9th to 12th
Public

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Georgia Cherokee County Canton 30115 Union Hill

Dean Rusk Middle School is a public school for students in grades 6-8 in Canton, GA and is served by the Cherokee County Schools in Georgia. Annual tuition is $0. The school has a total enrollment of 1,497 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 17:1. Academic records show that 61% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 56% are proficient in reading. Dean Rusk Middle School has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of A and a GreatSchools Rating of 8 out of 10. The average home value in this area is $660,615. Discover additional schools in the area, like Sequoyah High School, Canton Homeschool Resources & The Haven Academy, Hickory Flat Elementary School, and more. Learn more about what Canton has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near Dean Rusk Middle School.

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