Bowdon Middle School

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Bowdon Middle School ranks 169 th of 588 Georgia middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

Summary:

Bowdon Middle School is a public middle school in Bowdon, Georgia, serving 282 students in grades 6-8. The school is part of the Carroll County School District, which is ranked 60th out of 203 districts in the state and has a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Bowdon Middle School consistently outperforms the Carroll County and Georgia state averages in academic performance, with a 100% proficiency rate in Algebra I compared to 49.2% for the county and 44% for the state. The school also has a relatively low student-teacher ratio, ranging from 13.4 to 13.9 over the past three years, and higher per-student spending compared to the state average. However, Bowdon Middle School serves a higher percentage of economically disadvantaged students, with 60.64% to 64.77% of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch.

When compared to other middle schools in the area, Bowdon Middle School generally performs better academically, with higher proficiency rates in core subjects. However, Central Middle School, located about 9.5 miles away, also demonstrates strong academic performance and is ranked higher than Bowdon Middle School in the state. Overall, Bowdon Middle School appears to be a strong-performing school within the Carroll County district, with a focus on academic excellence and a commitment to supporting its diverse student population.

Detail:

Public 6-8

129 N Jonesville Rd
Bowdon, GA 30108

(770) 258-1778

District: Carroll County

SchoolDigger Rank:
169^th of 588 Georgia Middle Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $10,742

Students who attend Bowdon Middle School usually attend:

High:

Bowdon High School

Feeder schools for Bowdon Middle School:

Elementary:

Bowdon Elementary School

Student/teacher ratio: 15.0

Number of students: 306

Racial breakdown:

White:

70.3%

African American:

13.1%

Two or more races:

8.2%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 68.3%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Bowdon Middle School ranks better than 71.3% of middle schools in Georgia. It also ranks 2^nd among 6 ranked middle schools in the Carroll County School District. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 66.3. (See more...)

Student Body

Compare Details Bowdon Middle School has the smallest middle school student body size in the Carroll County School District. Racial makeup is: White (70.3%), African American (13.1%), two or more races (8.2%). (See more...)

Compare Details 68.3% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Bowdon Middle School is 15, which is the 3^rd best among 6 middle schools in the Carroll County School District. (See more...)

Compare Bowdon Middle School employs 20.3 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Bowdon Middle School is $10,742, which is the highest among 6 middle schools in the Carroll County School District!

Schooldigger Rankings:

Bowdon Middle School was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.

SchoolDigger ranks Bowdon Middle School 169^th of 588 Georgia public middle schools. (See Bowdon Middle School in the ranking list.)

Carroll County:

SchoolDigger ranks Carroll County 60^th of 203 Georgia school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Bowdon Middle School

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Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	GA State Percentile
2006	37.33	314^th	420	25.2%
2007	53.71	233^rd	445	47.6%
2008	55.07	222^nd	462	51.9%
2009	53.58	240^th	466	48.5%
2010	69.65	131^st	494	73.5%
2011	62.99	197^th	504	60.9%
2012	61.29	211^th	508	58.5%
2013	52.00	298^th	527	43.5%
2014	55.78	275^th	521	47.2%
2015	45.75	282^nd	537	47.5%
2016	72.98	117^th	545	78.5%
2017	73.86	120^th	539	77.7%
2018	63.42	169^th	543	68.9%
2019	69.30	156^th	559	72.1%
2021	75.73	108^th	542	80.1%
2022	77.73	107^th	567	81.1%
2023	71.64	139^th	577	75.9%
2024	66.30	169^th	588	71.3%

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Data source: test scores: Georgia Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

Data source: Georgia Department of Education

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Enrollment information for Bowdon Middle School

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Not Specified	Total
2001	444	101	3	7	0	n/a	n/a	0	555
2002	427	58	3	10	0	n/a	n/a	0	498
2003	427	58	3	10	0	n/a	n/a	0	498
2004	457	62	3	7	0	n/a	n/a	0	529
2005	364	82	2	7	0	n/a	n/a	19	474
2006	322	65	0	8	1	n/a	n/a	21	417
2007	295	49	0	14	0	n/a	n/a	30	388
2008	310	54	0	12	2	n/a	n/a	35	413
2009	271	53	1	7	0	n/a	n/a	27	359
2010	259	48	0	11	1	0	21	0	340
2011	245	44	0	11	0	0	24	0	324
2012	238	39	1	12	0	0	27	0	317
2013	254	36	1	13	1	0	28	0	333
2014	241	35	0	12	0	0	24	0	312
2015	248	40	1	11	0	0	22	0	322
2016	266	42	2	14	0	0	19	0	343
2017	239	32	2	19	0	0	22	0	314
2018	226	30	1	18	0	0	27	0	302
2019	214	26	1	22	0	0	25	0	288
2020	212	40	0	16	0	0	21	0	289
2021	201	41	0	19	1	0	19	0	281
2022	202	30	1	17	1	0	23	0	274
2023	206	32	2	20	1	0	21	0	282
2024	215	40	2	24	0	0	25	0	306

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Bowdon Middle School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2001	555	34.0	16.3	40.9
2002	498	31.5	15.8	42.8
2003	498	31.5	15.8	42.8
2004	529	34.0	15.6	46.7
2005	474	28.7	16.5	51.6
2006	417	27.5	15.2	56.8
2007	388	27.0	14.4	69.6
2008	413	27.4	15.1	70.4
2009	359	25.9	13.9	65.4
2010	340	21.1	16.1	59.1
2011	324	20.4	15.8	64.8
2012	317	21.5	14.7	63.4
2013	333	22.3	14.9	63.4
2014	312	21.8	14.3	67.3
2015	322	22.0	14.6	64.3
2016	343	20.0	17.1	62.1
2017	314	22.5	13.9	59.9
2018	302	21.2	14.2	62.6
2019	288	20.8	13.8	64.2
2020	289	21.0	13.7	63.3
2021	281	20.3	13.8	64.8
2022	274	20.3	13.4	n/a
2023	282	20.2	13.9	60.6
2024	306	20.3	15.0	68.3

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Bowdon Middle School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2001	555	34.0	16.3	40.9
2002	498	31.5	15.8	42.8
2003	498	31.5	15.8	42.8
2004	529	34.0	15.6	46.7
2005	474	28.7	16.5	51.6
2006	417	27.5	15.2	56.8
2007	388	27.0	14.4	69.6
2008	413	27.4	15.1	70.4
2009	359	25.9	13.9	65.4
2010	340	21.1	16.1	59.1
2011	324	20.4	15.8	64.8
2012	317	21.5	14.7	63.4
2013	333	22.3	14.9	63.4
2014	312	21.8	14.3	67.3
2015	322	22.0	14.6	64.3
2016	343	20.0	17.1	62.1
2017	314	22.5	13.9	59.9
2018	302	21.2	14.2	62.6
2019	288	20.8	13.8	64.2
2020	289	21.0	13.7	63.3
2021	281	20.3	13.8	64.8
2022	274	20.3	13.4	n/a
2023	282	20.2	13.9	60.6
2024	306	20.3	15.0	68.3

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.

Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Bowdon Middle School

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2017	$1,569 (15.2%)	$8,763 (84.8%)	$10,332
2018	$805 (7.7%)	$9,661 (92.3%)	$10,466
2019	$633 (5.9%)	$10,109 (94.1%)	$10,742

Data source: Georgia Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Bowdon Middle School

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 156^th of 559 Middle schools	Ranks 139^th of 577 Middle schools	3.8%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
6th Grade English Language Arts (Bowdon Middle School)	42.5	38.3	4.2%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Carroll County)	50.2	39.8	10.4%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Georgia)	46	39.2	6.8%
6th Grade Mathematics (Bowdon Middle School)	39.1	45.3	6.2%
6th Grade Mathematics (Carroll County)	47.2	36.6	10.6%
6th Grade Mathematics (Georgia)	40	32.9	7.1%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Bowdon Middle School)	39.4	34.5	4.9%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Carroll County)	43.2	34.8	8.4%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Georgia)	39	39.1	0.1%
7th Grade Mathematics (Bowdon Middle School)	45.7	54	8.3%
7th Grade Mathematics (Carroll County)	50.5	37.5	13%
7th Grade Mathematics (Georgia)	43	34.9	8.1%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Bowdon Middle School)	59.2	52.6	6.6%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Carroll County)	46.4	43.8	2.6%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Georgia)	47	42.1	4.9%
8th Grade Mathematics (Bowdon Middle School)	44	48.4	4.4%
8th Grade Mathematics (Carroll County)	40.8	46.4	5.6%
8th Grade Mathematics (Georgia)	35	36.2	1.2%
8th Grade Science (Bowdon Middle School)	59.8	29.2	30.6%
8th Grade Science (Carroll County)	43.6	25.5	18.1%
8th Grade Science (Georgia)	32	26.4	5.6%
8th Grade Social Studies (Bowdon Middle School)	52.4	58.3	5.9%
8th Grade Social Studies (Carroll County)	44	42.3	1.7%
8th Grade Social Studies (Georgia)	41	35.9	5.1%
End of Course Algebra I (Bowdon Middle School)	94.7	91.3	3.4%
End of Course Algebra I (Carroll County)	33.4	39.1	5.7%
End of Course Algebra I (Georgia)	41.1	35.8	5.3%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	288	282	2.1%
African American	26	32	23.1%
American Indian	0	1
Asian	1	2	100%
Hispanic	22	20	9.1%
Pacific Islander	0	0
White	214	206	3.7%
Two or More Races	25	21	16%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	64.2%	60.6%	3.6%

Schools Near Bowdon Middle School

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				Milestones Assessment Algebra I (2024)	Milestones Assessment English Language Arts (2024)			Milestones Assessment Mathematics (2024)			Milestones Assessment Science (2024)	Milestones Assessment Social Studies (2024)	Per Pupil Expenditures (2019)
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 (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	SchoolDigger Rating (2024)	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	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
Bowdon Middle School	Public	6-8	129 N Jonesville Rd	Bowdon	30108	Carroll County	Carroll County	No	No	No	Yes	(770) 258-1778	306	20	15.0	68.3%	215 (70.3%)	40 (13.1%)	24 (7.8%)	2 (0.7%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	25 (8.2%)	66.3	169^th of 588 public middle schools	71.3%		71.6	139^th of 577 public middle schools	75.9%	30	100.0	33.3	41.3	42.7	33.3	56.9	60.7	35.3	56.2	$10,742	$633	$10,109
Mt. Zion Middle School	Public	6-8	132 Mount Zion St	Carrollton	30117	Carroll County	Carroll County	No	No	No	Yes	(770) 834-3389	343	23	14.6	77.6%	221 (64.4%)	34 (9.9%)	58 (16.9%)	2 (0.6%)	1 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	27 (7.9%)	38.2	353^rd of 588 public middle schools	40.0%		39	342^nd of 577 public middle schools	40.7%	11		34.2	27.5	34.0	30.8	25.9	28.3	16.0	36.8	$9,403	$639	$8,764
Carrollton Middle School	Public	6-8	151 Tom Reeve Drive	Carrollton	30117	Carroll County	Carrollton City	No	No	No	No	(770) 832-6535	1,316	70	18.8	61.4%	419 (31.8%)	469 (35.6%)	308 (23.4%)	33 (2.5%)	3 (0.2%)	1 (0.1%)	83 (6.3%)	57.1	225^th of 588 public middle schools	61.7%		50.7	262^nd of 577 public middle schools	54.6%	37	100.0	41.4	43.0	48.9	34.5	39.9	38.0	28.7	33.1	$8,501	$578	$7,924
Central Middle School	Public	6-8	155 Whooping Creek Rd	Carrollton	30116	Carroll County	Carroll County	No	No	No	Yes	(770) 832-8114	1,028	67	15.2	62.3%	747 (72.7%)	110 (10.7%)	122 (11.9%)	8 (0.8%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	41 (4.0%)	79.7	104^th of 588 public middle schools	82.3%		82.8	86^th of 577 public middle schools	85.1%	18	100.0	46.7	52.6	54.2	59.5	52.8	64.9	35.9	47.4	$8,907	$598	$8,310
Bremen Middle School	Public	6-8	2440 Crosstown Pkwy	Bremen	30110	Haralson County	Bremen City	No	No	No	No	(770) 537-4874	517	31	16.7	28.8%	453 (87.6%)	24 (4.6%)	14 (2.7%)	7 (1.4%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	19 (3.7%)	94.8	34^th of 588 public middle schools	94.2%		96.9	20^th of 577 public middle schools	96.5%	14	100.0	61.1	58.7	76.2	67.7	68.9	85.7	60.5	64.1	$7,861	$130	$7,731
Haralson County Middle School	Public	6-8	2633 Georgia Highway 120	Tallapoosa	30176	Haralson County	Haralson County	No	No	No	Yes	(770) 646-8600	767	57	13.4	79.0%	691 (90.1%)	20 (2.6%)	26 (3.4%)	2 (0.3%)	2 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	26 (3.4%)	77.2	114^th of 588 public middle schools	80.6%		65	169^th of 577 public middle schools	70.7%	55		40.9	37.3	53.5	54.1	50.4	63.7	51.0	55.7	$8,986	$368	$8,617
Temple Middle School	Public	6-8	275 Rainey Rd	Temple	30179	Carroll County	Carroll County	No	No	No	Yes	(770) 562-6001	628	40	15.8	75.6%	404 (64.3%)	122 (19.4%)	53 (8.4%)	4 (0.6%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	44 (7.0%)	44.6	309^th of 588 public middle schools	47.4%		43.7	305^th of 577 public middle schools	47.1%	4	100.0	44.6	35.5	34.3	29.8	39.6	32.4	17.6	27.0	$9,052	$624	$8,429
Bay Springs Middle School	Public	6-8	122 Bay Springs Rd	Villa Rica	30180	Carroll County	Carroll County	No	No	No	Yes	(770) 459-2098	896	61	14.6	67.1%	443 (49.4%)	261 (29.1%)	111 (12.4%)	8 (0.9%)	3 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	70 (7.8%)	52.3	261^st of 588 public middle schools	55.6%		59.3	207^th of 577 public middle schools	64.1%	54	100.0	37.5	38.3	39.2	40.0	40.5	47.0	18.0	30.9	$8,211	$624	$7,586
Heard County Middle School	Public	6-8	269 Old Field Rd	Franklin	30217	Heard County	Heard County	No	No	No	Yes	(706) 675-9247	448	30	14.8	67.4%	383 (85.5%)	31 (6.9%)	16 (3.6%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	18 (4.0%)	73.9	132^nd of 588 public middle schools	77.6%		78.8	105^th of 577 public middle schools	81.8%	27		59.7	40.7	45.7	59.7	51.9	51.9	53.1	32.7	$8,336	$573	$7,762

Frequently Asked Questions about Bowdon Middle School

What district is Bowdon Middle School in?

Carroll County

What is the racial makeup of Bowdon Middle School?

Students at Bowdon Middle School are 70% White, 13% African American, 8% Two or more races, 8% Hispanic.

What high school do graduates of Bowdon Middle School attend?

Students who attend Bowdon Middle School usually go on to attend Bowdon High School

How many students attend Bowdon Middle School?

In the 2023-24 school year, 306 students attended Bowdon Middle School.

Is Bowdon Middle School a good school?

Bowdon Middle School ranks 169^th of 588 Georgia middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

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