Summary:
Middle schools in zip code 30127 (Powder Springs, GA) serve grades 6-8 across three schools spanning two districts, offering families a clear contrast in academic performance, demographics, and resources.
Lovinggood Middle School is the standout in this area, ranking in the 91st percentile statewide with a 5-star rating. It outperforms both Tapp Middle School and J. A. Dobbins Middle School by wide margins in nearly every subject. For example, Lovinggood's 8th-grade science proficiency (61.4%) is triple Tapp's rate (20.3%) and more than double Dobbins' (29.6%). Lovinggood also has the lowest chronic absenteeism (9.5%) and serves a much more affluent population, with only 32.34% of students qualifying for free/reduced lunch compared to 87.39% at Tapp and 71.37% at Dobbins. Tapp ranks in the 55th percentile and Dobbins in the 51st, both earning 3-star ratings, though Dobbins has shown the most improvement, climbing from the 44th percentile in two consecutive years.
Despite the achievement gaps, all three schools excel in Algebra I End-of-Course exams, with Lovinggood and Dobbins at 100% proficiency and Tapp at 95.5% — far exceeding their district averages (59.4% for Cobb County and 46% for Paulding County) and the state average (48.1%). Notably, per-student spending does not align with outcomes: Dobbins spends the most ($16,471) yet ranks lowest, while Lovinggood spends the least ($13,392) and ranks highest. Tapp's 8th-grade science performance (20.3%) remains a concern, falling well below state averages, while Dobbins' chronic absenteeism (19.1%) exceeds both its district and state benchmarks. For parents, Lovinggood offers the strongest overall academics, while Tapp and Dobbins provide solid options with particular strengths in advanced math.
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