Palmer Middle School

Palmer Middle School

Public Middle School | Grade 6-8
690 N Booth Rd NW,  Kennesaw, GA
Cobb County Schools
2.5
776 Students
A
Niche Grade

School Details

Head of School
Lisa Jackson
Student Teacher Ratio
14:1
Math Proficiency
45%
Reading Proficiency
52%

Niche Grade

A-
Academics
A
Teachers
Source: Niche
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Niche Grade Details

Academics
Reading Proficiency
52%
Math Proficiency
45%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
14:1
Teachers
54
Full Time Teachers
54
Teachers in First or Second Year
10.8%

GreatSchools Rating

Source: GreatSchools
GreatSchools Rating
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Test Scores

Math
14.9%
State Average
15.6%
Science
1.4%
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
440:1

Student Diversity

Female
50.5%
Male
49.5%
White
35.5%
Black
28%
Hispanic
23.3%
Two or more races
8.8%
Asian or Pacific Islander
4%
Native American
<1%

School Rankings

#16 Most Diverse Public MS in Georgia
Source: Niche

Specialty School Programs

Free/Reduced Lunch Offered

This School’s Reviews

GreatSchools Reviews
2.5 28 Reviews
1.0 parent
7/12/2025
Worse school ever! I will never put a child at this school again. If your child has an IEP they will pass them along and do not care if they actually learn anything.
2.0 student
9/18/2024
Lowkey I do NOT like this place and going here at 8:40 in the morning and there's girls screaming here makes me wanna cry fr
2.0 parent
9/14/2024
This school wasn’t a great fit for my family. Time after time my student was attacked had her hair pulled out and bullied. Administration didn’t do their part making sure my child was safe. They refused parent meetings and deflected many issues. I have made the decision to withdraw my student.
1.0 student
3/26/2024
This school does not take genuine bullying and sexual assault seriously. I have not been a victim of bullying here but I have been a witness. People are constantly getting bullied and getting touched in inappropriate ways on campus and none of the teachers do anything about it. On top of that, there...

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Palmer Middle School is a public school for students in grades 6-8 in Kennesaw, GA, in the Kennesaw neighborhood, and is served by the Cobb County Schools in Georgia. The school has a total enrollment of 776 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 14:1. Academic records show that 45% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 52% are proficient in reading. Palmer Middle School has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of A and a GreatSchools Rating of 6 out of 10. The average home value in this area is $496,078. Discover additional schools in the area, like Shiloh Hills Christian School, Cornerstone Preparatory Academy, Chalker Elementary School, and more. Learn more about what Kennesaw has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near Palmer Middle School.

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