Lovinggood Middle School

Summary:

Lovinggood Middle School is a high-performing public middle school located in Powder Springs, Georgia, serving grades 6-8 with a total enrollment of 1,235 students. The school is part of the Cobb County School District, which is ranked 52 out of 203 districts in Georgia and has a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger. Lovinggood Middle School has consistently been ranked among the top middle schools in the state, with a current ranking of 55 out of 588 Georgia middle schools and a 5-star rating from SchoolDigger for the 2023-2024 school year.

Lovinggood Middle School consistently outperforms the Cobb County and Georgia state averages in standardized test scores across all grade levels and subject areas. For example, in the 2023-2024 school year, the school had 92.4% of students proficient or better in Algebra I, compared to 55.8% for Cobb County and 44% for the state. The school's students demonstrate exceptional academic achievement, with high proficiency rates in English Language Arts, Mathematics, Science, and Social Studies. Notably, the school's performance is particularly strong in 8th grade, where students outperform their peers in the district and state by a significant margin.

Despite having a lower percentage of economically disadvantaged students (26.64%) compared to nearby schools like Pearson Middle School (89.88%) and Smitha Middle School (82.07%), Lovinggood Middle School's academic performance is exceptional. This suggests that the school is effectively supporting and challenging all students, regardless of their socioeconomic background. While the school's overall performance is outstanding, there may be opportunities for further improvement, particularly in areas where the school's proficiency rates, while still higher than the district and state, could potentially be an area of focus for continued growth.

Detail:

Public 6-8

3825 Luther Ward Rd
Powder Springs, GA 30127

(678) 331-3015

District: Cobb County

SchoolDigger Rank:
55^th of 588 Georgia Middle Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $8,098

Students who attend Lovinggood Middle School usually attend:

High:

Hillgrove High School

Feeder schools for Lovinggood Middle School:

Elementary:	Cheatham Hill Elementary School
	Still Elementary School

Student/teacher ratio: 17.0

Number of students: 1,215

Racial breakdown:

White:

39.3%

African American:

32.8%

Hispanic:

17.4%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 35.7%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Lovinggood Middle School ranks better than 90.6% of middle schools in Georgia. It also ranks 8^th among 25 ranked middle schools in the Cobb County School District. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 89.87. (See more...)

Student Body

Compare Details Student population at Lovinggood Middle School is diverse. Racial makeup is: White (39.3%), African American (32.8%), Hispanic (17.4%). (See more...)

Compare Details 35.7% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Lovinggood Middle School is 17. 22 middle schools in the Cobb County School District have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)

Compare Lovinggood Middle School employs 71.1 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Lovinggood Middle School is $8,098. 23 middle schools in the Cobb County School District spend more per student.

Schooldigger Rankings:

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

SchoolDigger ranks Lovinggood Middle School 55^th of 588 Georgia public middle schools. (See Lovinggood Middle School in the ranking list.)

Cobb County:

SchoolDigger ranks Cobb County 52^nd of 203 Georgia school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Lovinggood Middle School

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Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	GA State Percentile
2008	82.68	52^nd	462	88.7%
2009	82.34	48^th	466	89.7%
2010	81.32	48^th	494	90.3%
2011	82.96	41^st	504	91.9%
2012	81.52	43^rd	508	91.5%
2013	81.64	47^th	527	91.1%
2014	80.06	52^nd	521	90.0%
2015	86.07	58^th	537	89.2%
2016	89.15	45^th	545	91.7%
2017	92.20	39^th	539	92.8%
2018	87.56	57^th	543	89.5%
2019	89.65	56^th	559	90.0%
2021	78.06	94^th	542	82.7%
2022	84.83	74^th	567	86.9%
2023	86.41	72^nd	577	87.5%
2024	89.87	55^th	588	90.6%

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

Data source: Georgia Department of Education

Review counts

All ratings (Avg rating: 3.7)

67%

33%

Reviews:

by a parent
Wednesday, June 1, 2022

My 6th grader seems happy and makes good grades. Principal seems engaged. Close Quote

by a parent
Sunday, January 8, 2012

Teachers are good...the Administration however, doesn't like to take input from the parents. Also, they are disagreeable and dismissive. Close Quote

by a parent
Wednesday, October 19, 2011

My kids love this school and the teachers. Close Quote

Enrollment information for Lovinggood Middle School

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Not Specified	Total
2007	758	377	36	70	2	n/a	n/a	36	1279
2008	753	360	34	54	2	n/a	n/a	33	1236
2009	769	356	37	62	3	n/a	n/a	43	1270
2010	708	358	44	63	6	1	0	0	1180
2011	686	353	30	70	3	1	27	0	1170
2012	689	387	35	76	1	1	34	0	1223
2013	692	460	38	95	1	0	45	0	1331
2014	671	489	45	127	3	0	57	0	1392
2015	690	486	39	139	4	0	70	0	1428
2016	634	450	42	146	4	1	76	0	1353
2017	658	465	47	169	3	1	72	0	1415
2018	625	454	54	162	3	1	75	0	1374
2019	633	460	59	180	1	2	75	0	1410
2020	597	436	49	187	3	1	77	0	1350
2021	550	468	58	198	2	2	67	0	1345
2022	520	434	49	182	3	1	71	0	1260
2023	493	413	46	204	2	1	76	0	1235
2024	477	398	39	211	0	0	90	0	1215

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 Lovinggood Middle School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2007	1279	78.6	16.3	20.1
2008	1236	85.0	14.5	18.1
2009	1270	89.5	14.2	18.2
2010	1180	83.0	14.2	20.8
2011	1170	72.5	16.1	23.8
2012	1223	72.0	16.9	24.8
2013	1331	73.2	18.1	25.2
2014	1392	69.1	20.1	26
2015	1428	76.0	18.7	24.6
2016	1353	74.0	18.2	23.9
2017	1415	77.5	18.2	24.7
2018	1374	79.0	17.3	25.1
2019	1410	78.2	18.0	25
2020	1350	79.5	16.9	22.9
2021	1345	76.8	17.5	22.8
2022	1260	75.4	16.7	n/a
2023	1235	72.1	17.1	26.6
2024	1215	71.1	17.0	35.7

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 Lovinggood Middle School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2007	1279	78.6	16.3	20.1
2008	1236	85.0	14.5	18.1
2009	1270	89.5	14.2	18.2
2010	1180	83.0	14.2	20.8
2011	1170	72.5	16.1	23.8
2012	1223	72.0	16.9	24.8
2013	1331	73.2	18.1	25.2
2014	1392	69.1	20.1	26
2015	1428	76.0	18.7	24.6
2016	1353	74.0	18.2	23.9
2017	1415	77.5	18.2	24.7
2018	1374	79.0	17.3	25.1
2019	1410	78.2	18.0	25
2020	1350	79.5	16.9	22.9
2021	1345	76.8	17.5	22.8
2022	1260	75.4	16.7	n/a
2023	1235	72.1	17.1	26.6
2024	1215	71.1	17.0	35.7

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 Lovinggood Middle School

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2017	$207 (2.8%)	$7,190 (97.2%)	$7,397
2018	$498 (6.1%)	$7,704 (93.9%)	$8,202
2019	$218 (2.7%)	$7,880 (97.3%)	$8,098

Data source: Georgia Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Lovinggood Middle School

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Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 56^th of 559 Middle schools	Ranks 72^nd of 577 Middle schools	2.5%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
6th Grade English Language Arts (Lovinggood Middle School)	67	60.3	6.7%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Cobb County)	56.9	50.6	6.3%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Georgia)	46	39.2	6.8%
6th Grade Mathematics (Lovinggood Middle School)	64.8	53.4	11.4%
6th Grade Mathematics (Cobb County)	54	43.2	10.8%
6th Grade Mathematics (Georgia)	40	32.9	7.1%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Lovinggood Middle School)	68.7	60.8	7.9%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Cobb County)	48.5	51.5	3%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Georgia)	39	39.1	0.1%
7th Grade Mathematics (Lovinggood Middle School)	70.3	55.5	14.8%
7th Grade Mathematics (Cobb County)	54.9	44.8	10.1%
7th Grade Mathematics (Georgia)	43	34.9	8.1%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Lovinggood Middle School)	68.8	61.6	7.2%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Cobb County)	58.6	51.2	7.4%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Georgia)	47	42.1	4.9%
8th Grade Mathematics (Lovinggood Middle School)	61.8	44.2	17.6%
8th Grade Mathematics (Cobb County)	47.3	44.8	2.5%
8th Grade Mathematics (Georgia)	35	36.2	1.2%
8th Grade Science (Lovinggood Middle School)	50.3	40.4	9.9%
8th Grade Science (Cobb County)	41.3	30.6	10.7%
8th Grade Science (Georgia)	32	26.4	5.6%
8th Grade Social Studies (Lovinggood Middle School)	49.9	56.8	6.9%
8th Grade Social Studies (Cobb County)	51	44.5	6.5%
8th Grade Social Studies (Georgia)	41	35.9	5.1%
End of Course Algebra I (Lovinggood Middle School)	100	85.4	14.6%
End of Course Algebra I (Cobb County)	54.2	46.6	7.6%
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	1410	1235	12.4%
African American	460	413	10.2%
American Indian	1	2	100%
Asian	59	46	22%
Hispanic	180	204	13.3%
Pacific Islander	2	1	50%
White	633	493	22.1%
Two or More Races	75	76	1.3%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	25%	26.6%	1.7%

Schools Near Lovinggood 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
Lovinggood Middle School	Public	6-8	3825 Luther Ward Rd	Powder Springs	30127	Cobb County	Cobb County	No	No	No	No	(678) 331-3015	1,215	71	17.0	35.7%	477 (39.3%)	398 (32.8%)	211 (17.4%)	39 (3.2%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	90 (7.4%)	89.9	55^th of 588 public middle schools	90.6%		86.4	72^nd of 577 public middle schools	87.5%	17	92.4	62.7	60.3	64.3	59.0	60.8	60.5	44.8	63.7	$8,098	$219	$7,880
Lost Mountain Middle School	Public	6-8	700 Old Mountain Rd NW	Kennesaw	30152	Cobb County	Cobb County	No	No	No	No	(678) 594-8224	993	60	16.5	23.8%	583 (58.7%)	204 (20.5%)	98 (9.9%)	52 (5.2%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	56 (5.6%)	93.9	39^th of 588 public middle schools	93.4%		95.5	29^th of 577 public middle schools	95.0%	10	95.9	66.6	63.6	70.8	68.0	68.5	72.4	37.9	72.3	$8,438	$274	$8,164
Tapp Middle School	Public	6-8	3900 Macedonia Rd	Powder Springs	30127	Cobb County	Cobb County	No	No	No	Yes	(770) 222-3758	885	58	15.3	75.3%	64 (7.2%)	514 (58.1%)	247 (27.9%)	10 (1.1%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	50 (5.6%)	59.7	211^th of 588 public middle schools	64.1%		62.4	191^st of 577 public middle schools	66.9%	20	90.0	44.5	38.0	48.6	40.1	44.4	35.6	31.3	35.6	$8,621	$550	$8,071
Smitha Middle School	Public	6-8	2025 Powder Springs Rd SW	Marietta	30008	Cobb County	Cobb County	No	No	No	Yes	(678) 594-8267	868	63	13.7	89.7%	45 (5.2%)	232 (26.7%)	537 (61.9%)	20 (2.3%)	3 (0.3%)	3 (0.3%)	28 (3.2%)	31.6	400^th of 588 public middle schools	32.0%		30.9	400^th of 577 public middle schools	30.7%		90.9	32.9	24.6	35.5	24.9	18.8	31.0	18.1	21.9	$9,534	$700	$8,835
Pine Mountain Middle School	Public	6-8	2720 Pine Mountain Cir NW	Kennesaw	30152	Cobb County	Cobb County	No	No	No	No	(678) 594-8252	545	43	12.7	56.7%	150 (27.5%)	220 (40.4%)	108 (19.8%)	34 (6.2%)	1 (0.2%)	4 (0.7%)	28 (5.1%)	72	139^th of 588 public middle schools	76.4%		64.2	173^rd of 577 public middle schools	70.0%	34	100.0	51.4	47.0	59.3	41.7	50.6	54.8	21.5	45.2	$9,074	$449	$8,625
East Paulding Middle School	Public	6-8	2945 Hiram Acworth Hwy	Dallas	30157	Paulding County	Paulding County	No	No	No	No	(770) 443-7000	869	59	14.7	52.1%	460 (52.9%)	219 (25.2%)	136 (15.7%)	11 (1.3%)	2 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	41 (4.7%)	70.2	151^st of 588 public middle schools	74.3%		63.9	180^th of 577 public middle schools	68.8%	29	88.9	53.1	45.7	51.3	43.0	52.1	45.3	25.7	45.4	$8,928	$81	$8,847
McClure Middle School	Public	6-8	3660 Old Stilesboro Rd NW	Kennesaw	30152	Cobb County	Cobb County	No	No	No	No	(678) 331-8131	1,003	66	15.3	32.3%	553 (55.1%)	178 (17.7%)	156 (15.6%)	61 (6.1%)	1 (0.1%)	0 (0.0%)	54 (5.4%)	92.3	47^th of 588 public middle schools	92.0%		87.3	65^th of 577 public middle schools	88.7%	18	98.9	65.0	57.4	66.7	59.8	64.9	72.5	45.3	69.5	$8,987	$194	$8,793
Cooper Middle School	Public	6-8	4605 Ewing Rd	Austell	30106	Cobb County	Cobb County	No	No	No	Yes	(770) 819-2438	1,056	65	16.3	80.1%	63 (6.0%)	677 (64.1%)	259 (24.5%)	8 (0.8%)	2 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	47 (4.5%)	63.7	186^th of 588 public middle schools	68.4%		66	164^th of 577 public middle schools	71.6%	22	91.8	39.8	42.0	48.3	35.0	41.4	46.0	40.9	44.8	$8,481	$666	$7,816
P. B. Ritch Middle School	Public	6-8	60 Old Country Trl	Dallas	30157	Paulding County	Paulding County	No	No	No	No	(770) 443-8000	718	51	14.0	68.9%	141 (19.6%)	406 (56.5%)	101 (14.1%)	6 (0.8%)	0 (0.0%)	8 (1.1%)	56 (7.8%)	40.4	335^th of 588 public middle schools	43.0%		38.7	343^rd of 577 public middle schools	40.6%	8	77.1	33.0	37.4	42.6	30.4	30.8	29.1	10.2	27.3	$9,864	$376	$9,488
Marietta Middle School	Public	7-8	121 Winn St NW	Marietta	30064	Cobb County	Marietta City	No	No	No	Yes	(770) 422-0311	1,302	99	13.1	70.0%	269 (20.7%)	435 (33.4%)	517 (39.7%)	16 (1.2%)	4 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	61 (4.7%)	58.6	219^th of 588 public middle schools	62.8%		43.8	304^th of 577 public middle schools	47.3%	85	97.3		42.2	44.3		40.5	42.5	27.1	38.8	$11,049	$537	$10,512

Frequently Asked Questions about Lovinggood Middle School

What high school do graduates of Lovinggood Middle School attend?

Students who attend Lovinggood Middle School usually go on to attend Hillgrove High School

How many students attend Lovinggood Middle School?

In the 2023-24 school year, 1,215 students attended Lovinggood Middle School.

What is the racial makeup of Lovinggood Middle School?

Students at Lovinggood Middle School are 39% White, 33% African American, 17% Hispanic, 7% Two or more races, 3% Asian.

What district is Lovinggood Middle School in?

Cobb County

Is Lovinggood Middle School a good school?

Yes. Lovinggood Middle School ranks in the top 9.4% of Georgia middle schools.

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