Marie Torrance
REMAX Around Atlanta
(470) 279-6947
48 Total Sales
4 in Attendance Zone
$455K - $535K Price Range
Dean Rusk Middle School
Public Middle School
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Grade 6-8
2761 E Cherokee Dr,
Canton, GA
Cherokee County Schools
School Details
Head of School
Dawn Weinbaum
Student Teacher Ratio
16:1
Math Proficiency
58%
Reading Proficiency
54%
Niche Grade
A-
A
Source: Niche
Niche Grade Details
Academics
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Reading Proficiency
54%
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Math Proficiency
58%
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Teachers
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Student Teacher Ratio
16:1
Teachers
91
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Full Time Teachers
91
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Teachers in First or Second Year
6.5%
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GreatSchools Rating
7
Source: GreatSchools
GreatSchools Rating Details
Test Scores
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Math
24.2%
State Average
15.6%
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Science
8%
State Average
10.6%
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Teachers and Staff
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Students Per Counselor
506:1
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Student Diversity
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Male
50.4%
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Female
49.6%
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White
64.1%
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Hispanic
19.3%
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Black
6.7%
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Two or more races
5.3%
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Asian
4.5%
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Specialty School Programs
Free/Reduced Lunch Offered
This School’s Reviews
Niche Reviews
4/4/2024
Two grandkids entering here soon, my research and talks with other parents there show me this is a great school for my grandkids!
GreatSchools Reviews
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...
12/3/2025
bad bad bad school worse terrible horrible school
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...
11/28/2025
Thsi is the wurst scool ever. The teachers are basically clapping clapping everyone's cheeks's unleess it is a show-off the theteacher does not care about. banana banana banana banana banana banana banana banana banana banana banana banana banana banana banana banana banana banana banana banana bana...
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List Price Range
$369K - $4.3M
Homes For Sale
361
Average Home Value
$658,153
Median Lot Size
25,700 Sq Ft
% Renters
10%
Average Household Income
$140,928
% of College Grads
43.5%
Median Age
44
Average House Size
2,882 Sq Ft
% Commercial Property
12.0%
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Additional Schools in the Area
- 9th to 12th
- Public
- K to 12th
- Private
Parks in this Area
Barrett Park
- Baseball/Softball
- Picnic Area
- Trails
Kenney Askew Park
- Baseball/Softball
- Picnic Area
- Tennis
Hickory Trails Park
- Picnic Area
- Trails
J.B. Owens Park
- Dog Park
- Picnic Area
- Trails
Badger Creek Park
- Concessions
- Multi-Purpose Field
Sequoyah Park
- Baseball/Softball
- Disc Golf
- Trails
Additional Neighborhoods in this Area
Milton
Rural but not remote, 30 miles north of Atlanta
Holly Springs
Residential area just north of Woodstock and 35 miles from Downtown Atlanta
Woodstock
A Cherokee County suburb 30 miles north of Atlanta
Ball Ground
Natural beauty and a charming downtown with proximity to Marietta
Alpharetta
A high-end neighborhood with first-rate shopping, schools and parks
Roswell
Small city steeped in history with vibrant downtown 20 miles north of Atlanta
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 16:1. Academic records show that 58% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 54% 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 $658,153. 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.