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Robert A. Cross Middle Magnet

Public, Magnet Grades 6-8

11^th

SchoolDigger Rank ?

of 584 Georgia Middle Schools

Better than 98% of Georgia middle schools

Summary

Robert A. Cross Middle Magnet is a public magnet middle school in Albany, Georgia, serving 507 students in grades 6-8. As part of the Dougherty County School District, which is ranked 163 out of 206 districts in Georgia, this school stands out with its exceptional academic performance.

Robert A. Cross Middle Magnet consistently outperforms the district and state averages in standardized test scores, with 100% proficiency in Algebra I compared to 27.6% for Dougherty County and 44.9% for Georgia. The school has been ranked among the top 33 middle schools in Georgia for the past 5 years, earning a consistent 5-star rating from SchoolDigger, placing it in the top 6% of middle schools in the state. Additionally, the school maintains a relatively low student-teacher ratio, ranging from 13.8 to 14.7 over the past 3 years, compared to nearby schools with ratios ranging from 12.8 to 16.

Despite serving a predominantly low-income population, with 83.43% to 100% of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch over the past 3 years, Robert A. Cross Middle Magnet has maintained exceptional academic outcomes. This is in contrast to the nearby Dougherty County middle schools, which do not perform as well on standardized tests and have lower school rankings. The school's consistent academic excellence and strong rankings make it a standout educational institution in the region.

478

Students ?

13.5

Student/teacher ratio ?

$16,307

Per pupil spending ?

96%

Free/discounted lunch ?

324 Lockett Station Rd
Albany, GA 31721

(229) 431-3362

District: Dougherty County

Racial breakdown:

African American:

86.4%

Hispanic:

5.6%

Two or more races:

2.9%

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At a glance

▲ Ranking trend: Improving — 79th percentile in 2015 → 98th in 2025

Strengths

✓Test scores above the Georgia average (80% vs 40% meeting standards)

✓Ranks in the top 2% of Georgia middle schools

✓Ranking is trending up — up 19 percentile points since 2015

Students meeting standards (2024-2025) ?

This school80%

District avg26%

Georgia avg40%

11^th of 584

Georgia public middle schools ?

Top 2%▲ up 20 pts since 2015

From top 21% (2015) to top 2% (2025)

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★★★★★

SchoolDigger rating ?

1^st of 4Middle Schools in the Dougherty County

163^rd of 206Dougherty County among Georgia districts

Statewide rank percentile over time (100 = the top-ranked school in the state; click a legend item to add a student group)

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All Students

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Georgia percentile	Rating
2025	98.1	11 of 584	98.1%	★★★★★
2024	97.8	14 of 588	97.6%	★★★★★
2023	98.0	10 of 577	98.3%	★★★★★
2022	95.2	33 of 567	94.2%	★★★★★
2021	84.1	70 of 542	87.1%	★★★★☆
2019	93.4	31 of 559	94.5%	★★★★★
2018	87.4	58 of 543	89.3%	★★★★☆
2017	91.9	41 of 539	92.4%	★★★★★
2016	85.4	61 of 545	88.8%	★★★★☆
2015	73.8	115 of 537	78.6%	★★★★☆
2014	84.5	16 of 521	96.9%	★★★★★
2013	84.1	21 of 527	96.0%	★★★★★
2012	82.1	39 of 508	92.3%	★★★★★
2011	84.4	26 of 504	94.8%	★★★★★
2010	89.1	5 of 494	99.0%	★★★★★
2009	88.3	14 of 466	97.0%	★★★★★
2008	91.5	4 of 462	99.1%	★★★★★
2007	91.3	4 of 445	99.1%	★★★★★
2006	91.1	6 of 420	98.6%	★★★★★

By subject vs Georgia (2024-2025) ?

Algebra I100%+55 vs state

English Language Arts81%+41 vs state

Mathematics81%+40 vs state

Science78%+49 vs state

Social Studies70%+31 vs state

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2025)				Ranking (2024)				Milestones Assessment Algebra I (2025)	Milestones Assessment English Language Arts (2025)			Milestones Assessment Mathematics (2025)			Milestones Assessment Science (2025)	Milestones Assessment Social Studies (2025)	Per Pupil Expenditures (2025)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2025)	Statewide Rank (2025)	State Percentile (2025)	SchoolDigger Rating (2025)	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	Rank Change from Previous Year	Milestones Assessment Algebra I End of Course	Milestones Assessment English Language Arts 6th Grade	Milestones Assessment English Language Arts 7th Grade	Milestones Assessment English Language Arts 8th Grade	Milestones Assessment Mathematics 6th Grade	Milestones Assessment Mathematics 7th Grade	Milestones Assessment Mathematics 8th Grade	Milestones Assessment Science 8th Grade	Milestones Assessment Social Studies 8th Grade	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Robert A. Cross Middle Magnet	Public, Magnet	6-8	324 Lockett Station Rd	Albany	31721	Dougherty County	Dougherty County	No	Yes	No	Yes	(229) 431-3362	478	35	13.5	96.0%	13 (2.7%)	413 (86.4%)	27 (5.6%)	10 (2.1%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.2%)	14 (2.9%)	98.1	11^th of 584 public middle schools	98.1%		97.8	14^th of 588 public middle schools	97.6%	3	100.0	83.2	84.7	76.3	81.3	85.3	77.5	77.5	70.0	$16,307	$1,731	$14,575
Merry Acres Middle School	Public	6-8	1601 Florence Dr	Albany	31707	Dougherty County	Dougherty County	No	No	No	Yes	(229) 431-3338	807	59	13.6	100.0%	16 (2.0%)	750 (92.9%)	20 (2.5%)	6 (0.7%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	15 (1.9%)	20.4	465^th of 584 public middle schools	20.4%		19.6	485^th of 588 public middle schools	17.5%	20		16.2	10.1	22.3	15.8	8.9	29.9	20.8	25.5	$15,601	$2,061	$13,540
Radium Springs Middle School	Public	6-8	2600 Radium Springs Rd	Albany	31705	Dougherty County	Dougherty County	No	No	No	Yes	(229) 431-3346	747	53	13.9	100.0%	14 (1.9%)	682 (91.3%)	37 (5.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	14 (1.9%)	8.3	565^th of 584 public middle schools	3.3%		7.9	568^th of 588 public middle schools	3.4%	3		7.7	9.0	9.8	5.0	8.8	10.7	9.1	8.3	$16,504	$2,330	$14,174
Albany Middle School	Public	6-8	1700 Cordell Ave	Albany	31705	Dougherty County	Dougherty County	No	No	No	Yes	(229) 431-3325	792	51	15.5	100.0%	31 (3.9%)	712 (89.9%)	38 (4.8%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	11 (1.4%)	21.6	461^st of 584 public middle schools	21.1%		19.6	482^nd of 588 public middle schools	18.0%	21		14.9	15.0	13.3	12.0	9.9	35.9	30.2	18.8	$14,652	$2,150	$12,502
Lee County Middle School West	Public	6-8	190 Smithville Rd N	Leesburg	31763	Lee County	Lee County	No	No	No	Yes	(229) 903-2140	778	51	15.1	57.2%	415 (53.3%)	256 (32.9%)	33 (4.2%)	30 (3.9%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	44 (5.7%)	69.6	151^st of 584 public middle schools	74.1%		74.8	126^th of 588 public middle schools	78.6%	25	97.9	46.5	40.1	44.8	47.3	45.5	66.4	39.2	43.2	$11,570	$560	$11,010
Lee County Middle School East	Public	6-8	185 Firetower Rd	Leesburg	31763	Lee County	Lee County	No	No	No	Yes	(229) 903-3500	630	44	14.3	64.6%	349 (55.4%)	204 (32.4%)	36 (5.7%)	20 (3.2%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.2%)	20 (3.2%)	60.5	204^th of 584 public middle schools	65.1%		67.3	163^rd of 588 public middle schools	72.3%	41	93.1	42.8	49.7	41.9	30.8	48.7	54.4	26.5	36.3	$12,359	$538	$11,821
Terrell Middle School	Public	6-8	201 Greenwave Blvd	Dawson	39842	Terrell County	Terrell County	No	No	No	Yes	(229) 995-2828	215	18	11.6	100.0%	6 (2.8%)	198 (92.1%)	10 (4.7%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.5%)	15.5	510^th of 584 public middle schools	12.7%		14.9	517^th of 588 public middle schools	12.1%	7		30.2	13.0	27.6	11.1	7.2	18.4	7.9	5.3	$22,045	$5,049	$16,997
Baker County Middle School	Public	6-8	260 Ga Hwy 37 SW	Newton	39870	Baker County	Baker County	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(229) 734-5274	66	8	8.6	100.0%	17 (25.8%)	39 (59.1%)	7 (10.6%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (4.5%)								(n/a)										$17,594	$1,218	$16,377

Frequently Asked Questions about Robert A. Cross Middle Magnet

How many students attend Robert A. Cross Middle Magnet?

In the 2024-25 school year, 478 students attended Robert A. Cross Middle Magnet.

What district is Robert A. Cross Middle Magnet in?

Dougherty County

What is the racial makeup of Robert A. Cross Middle Magnet?

Students at Robert A. Cross Middle Magnet are 86% African American, 6% Hispanic, 3% Two or more races, 3% White, 2% Asian.

Is Robert A. Cross Middle Magnet a good school?

Yes! Robert A. Cross Middle Magnet is one of the best middle schools in the state. It ranks 11^th of 584 Georgia middle schools.

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