Lost Mountain Middle School

700 Old Mountain Rd NW
Kennesaw, GA 30152

www.cobbk12.org/LostMountain/

979 Students

Middle School 6th - 8th

School Overview

Lost Mountain Middle School is a public school located in Kennesaw, Georgia, serving students in grades 6 through 8 as part of the Cobb County School District. Situated in a suburban setting, the school is well-regarded for its commitment to academic achievement and a comprehensive educational experience. It focuses on fostering a supportive learning environment where students are encouraged to grow both intellectually and socially during their middle school years.

Beyond its core curriculum, Lost Mountain Middle School offers a variety of extracurricular activities, including clubs, sports, and fine arts programs, designed to engage students with diverse interests. The school emphasizes a strong partnership between educators, students, and parents, aiming to prepare its student body for the transition to high school. By providing a structured yet challenging academic foundation, the school remains an active and integral part of the Kennesaw community.

979

Total Students

60.5

Full-Time Teachers

16.2

Student/Teacher Ratio

22.0%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Lost Mountain Middle School
Demographic	Student Count
White	559
Hispanic	95
Black	215
Asian	56
Two or More	52
American Indian	2

White
559 (57.1%)
Black
215 (22.0%)
Hispanic
95 (9.7%)
Asian
56 (5.7%)
Two or More
52 (5.3%)
American Indian
2 (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:	(678)594-8224
Website:	http://www.cobbk12.org/LostMountain/
Grade Range:	6th - 8th
Total Students:	979
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	60.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	16.2
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	178
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	37

* 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 6 309

Grade 7 316

Grade 8 354