Dodgen Middle School

www.cobbk12.org/Dodgen/

1,178 Students

Middle School 6th - 8th

School Overview

Dodgen Middle School, located in Marietta, Georgia, is a highly regarded public school serving students in grades 6 through 8 within the Cobb County School District. Known for its strong academic focus and vibrant school community, Dodgen consistently ranks as one of the top-performing middle schools in the state. The school places a heavy emphasis on fostering a supportive learning environment that encourages both intellectual growth and character development, preparing students for the transition to high school—specifically the Pope High School cluster.

Beyond its rigorous core curriculum, Dodgen Middle School offers a diverse array of extracurricular activities, including competitive athletic teams, fine arts programs, and various student-led clubs. The school is well-regarded for its dedicated faculty and active parent-teacher association, both of which contribute to a collaborative atmosphere that prioritizes student success. By balancing academic excellence with opportunities for personal interests, Dodgen remains a staple of the East Cobb community, drawing families who prioritize high educational standards and comprehensive student development.

1,178

Total Students

72.8

Full-Time Teachers

16.2

Student/Teacher Ratio

10.1%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Dodgen Middle School
Demographic	Student Count
White	648
Hispanic	99
Black	82
Asian	306
Two or More	42
Pacific Islander	1

White
648 (55.0%)
Asian
306 (26.0%)
Hispanic
99 (8.4%)
Black
82 (7.0%)
Two or More
42 (3.6%)
Pacific Islander
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:	Cobb County
Phone:	(770)578-2726
Website:	http://www.cobbk12.org/Dodgen/
Grade Range:	6th - 8th
Total Students:	1,178
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	72.8
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	16.2
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	95
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	24

* 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 6 358

Grade 7 389

Grade 8 431