Lovinggood Middle School

3825 Luther Ward Rd
Powder Springs, GA 30127

www.cobbk12.org/Lovinggood/

1,209 Students

Middle School 6th - 8th

School Overview

Lovinggood Middle School, located in Powder Springs, Georgia, is part of the Cobb County School District and serves students in grades 6 through 8. The school is known for its commitment to academic excellence and a student-centered approach, aiming to provide a supportive environment that addresses the unique developmental needs of middle schoolers. Its curriculum is designed to challenge students while encouraging personal growth, critical thinking, and collaboration through a wide array of core subjects and elective programs.

Beyond the classroom, Lovinggood Middle School emphasizes the importance of community and extracurricular involvement. The school offers various clubs, athletic programs, and enrichment activities that allow students to explore their interests and build strong social connections. By fostering a culture of respect and high expectations, the school strives to prepare its students not only for high school success but also to become responsible and engaged members of the Powder Springs community.

1,209

Total Students

71.3

Full-Time Teachers

17.0

Student/Teacher Ratio

32.3%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Lovinggood Middle School
Demographic	Student Count
White	494
Hispanic	197
Black	377
Asian	51
Two or More	90

White
494 (40.9%)
Black
377 (31.2%)
Hispanic
197 (16.3%)
Two or More
90 (7.4%)
Asian
51 (4.2%)

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)331-3015
Website:	http://www.cobbk12.org/Lovinggood/
Grade Range:	6th - 8th
Total Students:	1,209
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	71.3
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	17.0
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	314
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	77

* 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 6 411

Grade 7 396

Grade 8 402