J. A. Dobbins Middle School

J. A. Dobbins Middle School

Public Middle School | Grade 6-8
637 Williams Lake Rd,  Powder Springs, GA
Paulding County Schools
1.7
2.6
611 Students
B
Niche Grade

School Details

Head of School
Donna Broyles
Student Teacher Ratio
13:1
Math Proficiency
28%
Reading Proficiency
37%

Niche Grade

B
Academics
B
Teachers
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Academics
Reading Proficiency
37%
Math Proficiency
28%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
13:1
Teachers
41
Full Time Teachers
41
Teachers in First or Second Year
0%

GreatSchools Rating

5
Test Scores
5
Equity
6
Student Progress
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Test Scores

Math
7.1%
State Average
15.6%
Science
3.3%
State Average
10.6%
GreatSchools Test Scores Rating
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The Test Score Rating reflects annual state test results for this school compared with scores statewide.

Teachers and Staff

Students Per Counselor
304:1

Student Diversity

Male
51.3%
Female
48.7%
Black
38.7%
White
30.8%
Hispanic
23.1%
Two or more races
6.4%
Asian or Pacific Islander
<1%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
<1%
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Specialty School Programs

Free/Reduced Lunch Offered

This School’s Reviews

Niche Reviews
1.7 3 Reviews
1.0 Parent
5/8/2019
This has been the worst experience ever for my child. Most teachers don't care about students although some do and the kids are loaded with work with no breaks throughout the day or at home.
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2.6 18 Reviews
5.0 parent
6/4/2025
As a parent, I couldn't be more pleased with the experience my child has had at J. A. Dobbins Middle School. From the moment we joined the school community, we were welcomed with warmth and professionalism. The teachers are not only highly knowledgeable but also deeply invested in the success of the...
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1.0 teacher
3/4/2025
get more help be more careful thank you for this.
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1.0 student
11/15/2024
This school barely reacts to bullying. Most teachers are barely in contact with the parents, confusing. Bullying, along with racial slurs is also in abundance. False lockdowns spread panic. And to top off the garbage, the administrators there don't step in to do anything.
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2.0 parent
11/14/2024
Has potential to be good if parents taught their kids how to act decent. Too many fights and drama. It always starts in the home. Just saying.
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Georgia Paulding County Powder Springs 30127
J. A. Dobbins Middle School
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