Awtrey Middle School

www.cobbk12.org/Awtrey

593 Students

Middle School 6th - 8th

School Overview

Awtrey Middle School, located in Kennesaw, Georgia, serves as a prominent educational institution within the Cobb County School District. As home to the "Vikings," the school is committed to fostering an environment that balances rigorous academic standards with the social and emotional development necessary for students in grades 6 through 8. The school prides itself on a culture of excellence, encouraging students to engage deeply in their coursework while participating in a variety of extracurricular activities that help build community and school spirit.

Beyond its core curriculum, Awtrey Middle School emphasizes the importance of a well-rounded education by offering diverse programs in athletics, the arts, and student leadership. The faculty and staff focus on preparing students for the transition to high school by promoting critical thinking, collaboration, and personal responsibility. With a strong focus on parental involvement and community engagement, Awtrey strives to provide a supportive and innovative learning space that addresses the unique needs of middle schoolers during their formative years.

593

Total Students

46.0

Full-Time Teachers

12.9

Student/Teacher Ratio

48.1%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Awtrey Middle School
Demographic	Student Count
White	168
Hispanic	129
Black	218
Asian	23
Two or More	51
American Indian	1
Pacific Islander	3

Black
218 (36.8%)
White
168 (28.3%)
Hispanic
129 (21.8%)
Two or More
51 (8.6%)
Asian
23 (3.9%)
Pacific Islander
3 (0.5%)
American Indian
1 (0.2%)

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:	Cobb County
Phone:	(770)975-6615
Website:	http://www.cobbk12.org/Awtrey
Grade Range:	6th - 8th
Total Students:	593
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	46.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	12.9
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	226
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	59

* 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 6 198

Grade 7 199

Grade 8 196

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Awtrey Middle School
Grade	Student Count
Grade 6	198
Grade 7	199
Grade 8	196

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Awtrey Middle School
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	278	46.9%
Male	315	53.1%

Middle School 6th - 8th