Carl Scoggins Sr. Middle School

809 Students

Middle School 6th - 8th

School Overview

Carl Scoggins Sr. Middle School, located on Mulberry Rock Road in Dallas, Georgia, is a key component of the Paulding County School District. Serving students in the growing community of Dallas, the school is dedicated to fostering an environment that balances academic rigor with social-emotional development. As a middle school, it focuses on the unique developmental needs of students in grades 6 through 8, aiming to bridge the transition from elementary education to high school readiness.

The school is characterized by a commitment to community involvement and the use of technology to enhance student learning. Like other institutions in the Paulding County system, Carl Scoggins Sr. Middle emphasizes a well-rounded curriculum that includes core subjects, elective opportunities, and extracurricular activities designed to engage students in athletics, arts, and leadership roles. By maintaining a focus on high expectations and supportive instruction, the school strives to prepare its students to succeed as productive citizens within their local community and beyond.

809

Total Students

49.0

Full-Time Teachers

16.5

Student/Teacher Ratio

52.8%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Carl Scoggins Sr. Middle School
Demographic	Student Count
White	531
Hispanic	79
Black	158
Asian	3
Two or More	37
American Indian	1

White
531 (65.6%)
Black
158 (19.5%)
Hispanic
79 (9.8%)
Two or More
37 (4.6%)
Asian
3 (0.4%)
American Indian
1 (0.1%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Middle School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Paulding County
Phone:	(770)456-4188
Grade Range:	6th - 8th
Total Students:	809
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	49.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	16.5
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	351
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	76

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Grade 6 266

Grade 7 277

Grade 8 266