A
Very Good
86/100

Dean Rusk Middle School

📚 06 – 08 🏫 Middle
📍 2761 E Cherokee Dr, Canton, GA 30115
Overall
A
86/100 · the blend of everything below
Achievement
A
0.9 grade levels above the U.S. average · 83rd percentile in Georgia
Growth
B
Students gain 1.05 grade levels a year (U.S. average 1.0) · 64th percentile
Resources
B
Class size, funding, school size and type

Each score is graded separately against Georgia schools. A school can be strong at moving students forward (growth) without having the highest test scores, or the reverse. How we score schools

86
Repit Score
out of 100
1,483
Students
enrolled
16.3:1
Student:Teacher
ratio
$13K
Per Student
spending

What Goes Into This Rating

FactorWeightScoreBasis
📚 Achievement (reading & math, grades 3–8)40%83/1000.9 grade levels above the national average, 2022–25 (Stanford SEDA)
📈 Growth (how fast students learn)45%64/100Students gain 1.05 grade levels per school year in 2022–25 (national average ≈ 1.0) and gained 0.93 in 2009–19; 74th percentile in Georgia (recent period weighted 70%)
🏫 Resources (class size, funding, size, type)15%70/100Inputs from NCES school and district data

Students served: 6% students directly certified for free meals (their families receive SNAP or similar aid). Compared with Georgia schools serving a similar share of low-income students, this school’s reading and math results are +1 points better than expected. (Context only; not part of the score.)

The overall Repit Score ranks this blend against every rated school in Georgia. Schools are compared within their state because each state sets its own tests and proficiency bar. How we rate schools

Test Scores & Graduation

📖 Reading proficiency64% (+22 pts vs. state avg 42%)
Students scoring proficient on the state test, 2018–19
➗ Math proficiency57% (+15 pts vs. state avg 42%)
Students scoring proficient on the state test, 2018–19

Source: U.S. Department of Education EDFacts via the Urban Institute Education Data Portal. Federal reporting rounds small schools to ranges; we show the midpoint. Proficiency standards differ by state, so compare schools within the same state.

How Student Groups Do Here

Share of each group of students scoring proficient on the Georgia state test (2018–19), compared with the same group of students across the state. Differences between groups are shown as reported; they reflect many factors inside and outside school.

StudentsReadingMathvs. same group statewideRank in state for this group
White68%63%reading +10 pts, math +5 pts75th percentile (list)
Black47%27%reading +16 pts, math +1 pts72nd percentile (list)
Hispanic47%37%reading +12 pts, math +1 pts62nd percentile (list)
Asian70%70%reading -7 pts, math -12 pts34th percentile (list)
Multiracial65%55%reading +11 pts, math +5 pts70th percentile (list)
Low-income45%36%reading +13 pts, math +6 pts74th percentile (list)

Source: U.S. Department of Education EDFacts via the Urban Institute. Groups with fewer than 20 tested students are not shown. Results are achievement (proficiency), not growth; growth by group is not published for individual schools.

School Information

Address 2761 E Cherokee Dr
City Canton
ZIP Code 30115
District 1301110
NCES School ID 130111001970
Data Year 2024-25

Community Context for 30115

Understanding the community around Dean Rusk Middle School helps evaluate the school environment and neighborhood.

💰 Income & Economy

Median Household Income $109,443
Per Capita Income $45,061
Poverty Rate 4.1%
Households Earning $100K+ 55.4%

🎓 Education Level

Bachelor's Degree or Higher 38.1%
High School or Higher 93.4%

🏠 Housing

Median Home Value $395,500
Median Rent $1,537
Owner-Occupied 84.0%
Renter-Occupied 16.0%
View full data for ZIP 30115 →

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Student Demographics

Enrollment and demographic breakdown for Dean Rusk Middle School.

👫 Gender Distribution

Male 49.9%
Female 50.1%

🌎 Race & Ethnicity

White 64.7%
Hispanic/Latino 17.9%
Black 8.1%
Two or More Races 5.9%
Asian 3.3%
Pacific Islander 0.1%

📋 Enrollment Summary

Total Enrollment 1,483
Teachers (FTE) 90.8
Student:Teacher Ratio 16.3:1

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Repit School Score for Dean Rusk Middle School?
Dean Rusk Middle School has a Repit School Score of 86 out of 100, earning a grade of A. The score is based mainly on reading and math proficiency compared with other schools in the state, with class size and funding counting for a smaller share.
How many students attend Dean Rusk Middle School?
Dean Rusk Middle School has 1,483 students enrolled for the 2024-25 school year. The student-to-teacher ratio is 16.3:1.
What grades does Dean Rusk Middle School serve?
Dean Rusk Middle School serves grades 06 – 08 and is classified as a Middle. This is a public school.
How much funding does Dean Rusk Middle School receive per student?
Dean Rusk Middle School receives $13,227 in per-pupil spending from its district. This is around the national average.
🏠 Rental Market Around Dean Rusk Middle School in 30115 ▼
Avg Home Value
$553,024
Avg Monthly Rent
$2,183
1-Year Change
+1.7%
% Renters
16.0%

Other Schools in 30115

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About Repit School Scores

Parents choosing a school deserve to see what it actually delivers. Since October 2026 the Repit School Score is built mainly on results:

  • Academics (largest share) — the share of students scoring proficient in reading and math on the state test, ranked against schools of the same level in the same state.
  • Graduation (high schools) — the four-year adjusted cohort graduation rate. Only regular diplomas count; GEDs and certificates of attendance do not.
  • Resources (smaller share) — class size, per-pupil funding, school size and type.

Scores compare schools within their own state, because every state writes its own tests and sets its own proficiency bar. Full methodology

Data sources: NCES CCD 2024-25, U.S. Dept. of Education EDFacts (test results & graduation) | Last updated: October 2026