What grades does J. A. Dobbins Middle School serve?

As a Middle school, J. A. Dobbins Middle School serves students in Powder Springs, GA. The school is administered by the local school district.

Where is J. A. Dobbins Middle School located?

You can find J. A. Dobbins Middle School in Powder Springs, GA.

What is the student-teacher ratio at J. A. Dobbins Middle School?

At J. A. Dobbins Middle School, there are approximately 13.9 students for every teacher.

What schools are in Powder Springs, GA?

J. A. Dobbins Middle School is among the schools serving Powder Springs, GA. The school is part of the local school system.

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Powder Springs, GA 30127

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Upcoming Events

Sep

Mon

Fall BreakBreakDistrict-wide

Oct

Mon

Professional Development DayStaff DayDistrict-wide

No school today. Confirm childcare or before/after-care coverage.

Nov

Mon

Thanksgiving BreakBreakDistrict-wide

Banks, government offices, and schools may be closed.

Dec

Fri

Early Releasehalf_dayDistrict-wide

Dec

Mon

Winter BreakBreakDistrict-wide

Jan

Mon

Martin Luther King Jr. DayHolidayDistrict-wide

Banks, government offices, and schools may be closed.

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School Profile

Grades

6–8

Enrollment

556

Student:Teacher

13.9:1

Locale

Suburban

District

Paulding County

Econ. Disadvantaged

75.0%

Phone

(770)443-4835

School Statistics

Academics (SY 2020-21)

ELA Proficiency

37%

49th percentile in GA

Math Proficiency

28%

39th percentile in GA

Chronic Absenteeism

13.0%

SY 2019-20

Programs & Activities (SY 2021-22)

Gifted & Talented

65 students enrolled

Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1

Near average in GA

Technology & Internet Access (SY 2021-22)

Wi-Fi

Campus-wide wireless

Fiber Internet

High-speed connection

461

Connected devices

Staff & Support Services (SY 2021-22)

Teachers (FTE)

95% fully certified

Counselors

Nurses

School Resource Officers

0.33000001

Anti-Bullying Policy

District Finance (FY 2023)

Per-Pupil Spending

$13,037

Total current expenditure

Instruction Spending

$8,317

Per pupil, classroom only

Total Revenue/Pupil

$14,706

All funding sources

Funding Sources

Federal 10%State 50%Local 40%

District-level data from NCES F-33 Survey

Community Context

Median Home Value

$376,108

-2.6% 1yr+33.7% 5yr

Atlanta, GA metro area

Community Need Level

Moderate

CDC/ATSDR Social Vulnerability Index 2022

Neighborhood Indicators (Census Tract)

12.5%

Below 150% poverty line

4.0%

Unemployment rate

10.9%

Uninsured residents

9.0%

No HS diploma (25+)

Special Education (IDEA)

District-level data from IDEA Part B · Students ages 3-21 served under IDEA

Total Students Served

5,034

Ages 3-21 under IDEA

School-Age (6-21)

4,776

Receiving special ed services

Est. % of Enrollment

100%

District rate, school may vary

Disability Categories (District)

Specific Learning Disability

1,825 (38%)

Autism

831 (17%)

Other Health Impairment

775 (16%)

Speech/Language Impairment

521 (11%)

Intellectual Disability

229 (5%)

Emotional Disturbance

175 (4%)

Source: U.S. Department of Education, IDEA Section 618 Data · District-level counts · Individual school figures may differ

Enrollment Trend (2014-2025)

531

Current enrollment

Declining(-20% 5yr)

Coming Up

Mon, Sep 28, 2026

Fall Break

Break

Mon, Oct 19, 2026

Professional Development Day

Students are off (indicated by 'Holiday (No School)' dark grey color code in the grid), while the text mentions 'Early Release'. Interpreted as a professional development day for staff where students are not in attendance.

Staff Day

Mon, Nov 23, 2026

Thanksgiving Break

Banks, government offices, and schools may be closed.

Break

Full School Calendar 2026-27

Events marked District-wide apply to all schools in Paulding County. J. A. Dobbins Middle School follows the district calendar.

Date	Event	Type	Level
Mon, Sep 7, 2026	Labor DayDistrict-wide	Holiday	—
Mon, Sep 28, 2026	Fall BreakDistrict-wide	Break	—
Mon, Oct 19, 2026	Professional Development DayDistrict-wide Students are off (indicated by 'Holiday (No School)' dark grey color code in the grid), while the text mentions 'Early Release'. Interpreted as a professional development day for staff where students are not in attendance.	Staff Day	—
Mon, Nov 23, 2026	Thanksgiving BreakDistrict-wide	Break	—
Fri, Dec 18, 2026	Early ReleaseDistrict-wide	half_day	—
Mon, Dec 21, 2026	Winter BreakDistrict-wide	Break	—
Mon, Jan 18, 2027	Martin Luther King Jr. DayDistrict-wide	Holiday	—
Mon, Feb 15, 2027	Winter BreakDistrict-wide	Break	—
Mon, Mar 15, 2027	Early ReleaseDistrict-wide	half_day	—
Mon, Apr 5, 2027	Spring BreakDistrict-wide	Break	—
Wed, May 26, 2027	Last Day of SchoolDistrict-wide	Event	—
Mon, May 31, 2027	Memorial DayDistrict-wide Inferred from date and 'Holiday (No School)' dark grey color in the grid.	Holiday	—

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Frequently Asked Questions about J. A. Dobbins Middle School

J. A. Dobbins Middle School has a total enrollment of 556 students and serves grades Middle. The school is part of the local school district in Powder Springs, GA.