Summary:
Zip code 30080 in Smyrna, Georgia, is served by a single middle school, Campbell Middle School, which enrolls 1,368 students in grades 6 through 8 within the Cobb County School District.
Campbell Middle School presents a striking contrast in academic performance. In advanced high school-level coursework, students excel dramatically: Algebra I End of Course proficiency reached 92% in 2025-2026, far surpassing the district's 59.4% and the state's 48.1%, while HS Physical Science proficiency hit 78.8%, well above the state average of 60.9%. However, in standard grade-level subjects, the school trails significantly. Only about 34% of 6th and 7th graders are proficient in math, and 8th grade math proficiency fell sharply from 42.3% to 33.7% year-over-year. Science proficiency, while improving from 11.9% to 20.8%, still lags the district (35.8%) and state (29.7%). Social studies proficiency sits at just 23.5% versus the district's 52.3%. This gap suggests the school's acceleration program serves a select group exceptionally well, while the broader student body struggles to meet benchmarks.
Despite these challenges, the school shows encouraging signs. Chronic absenteeism is a low 13.7%, better than both the district (14.2%) and state (17.7%), and per-student spending is robust at $13,568. However, the school's overall state ranking has slipped from the 55th to 42nd percentile over two years, indicating other Georgia schools are improving faster. With 56.5% of students qualifying for free or reduced lunch, the school serves an economically diverse population. Note that English Language Arts scores for 2025-2026 are not yet available; they will be released in December. The most recent ELA data showed proficiency rates of 43.8%, 39.7%, and 37.2% for grades 6-8, respectively, near or slightly above state averages. For parents, this school offers exceptional opportunities for advanced learners but may require additional support for students in standard-track classes.
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