At a glance
Reported students
1,209
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
71.3
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
17:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
06–08
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
Georgia middle enrollment
89th percentile
Compared with 483 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
803.5
Lovinggood Middle School: 1,209 reported students.
State peer staffing position
94th percentile
17:1 reported; state peer median 13.9:1. Ratio is not class size.
Historical enrollment and staffing · CRDC 2021–22
These older figures are kept separate from 2024–25 statistics and benchmarks. Differences between years can reflect changes in enrollment, staffing, or reporting scope.
- Students
- 1,263
- Teachers (FTE)
- 75.37
- Student–teacher ratio
- 16.8:1
What the reported data says about Lovinggood Middle School
Lovinggood Middle School is a public middle school serving grades 06–08 in Powder Springs. It is one of 110 current school records connected to Cobb County. NCES reports 1,209 students for 2024–25.
Among 483 middle schools in Georgia with comparable records, this school is larger than the reported median of 733 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 89th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 17:1, above the Georgia median of 13.9:1 for the same school level. This ratio uses total enrollment and teacher FTE; it is not an average classroom headcount and can be affected by special programs or part-time staffing.
The largest reported race and ethnicity groups are White (40.9%) and Black (31.2%). English learners represent 3.6% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 12%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
The 2021–22 civil-rights collection reports gifted and talented programming. Program availability changes, so families should confirm the current catalog and participation rules directly with the school.
Questions worth asking Lovinggood Middle School
- 1How do the reported 17:1 student–teacher ratio and 71.3 teacher FTE translate into actual class sizes by grade?
- 2Which advanced, gifted, career, arts, and computer-science courses are available this year, and how do students qualify?
- 3What counseling support is available today? The school reported 3 counselor FTE in 2021–22.
- 4What meal assistance, transportation, after-school, and family-support services are currently available?
Enrollment needs
- English learners
- 3.6%
- Students with disabilities
- 12%
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 32.3%
- Lunch program
- Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 3
- Nurses (FTE)
- 1.12
- Psychologists (FTE)
- 0.33
- Social workers (FTE)
- 0.25
CRDC 2021–22 full-time-equivalent counts; verify current assignments with the school.
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White40.9%
- Hispanic16.3%
- Black31.2%
- Asian4.2%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0%
- Multiracial7.4%
Race/ethnicity: NCES CCD 2024–25. English learner and disability context: CRDC 2021–22. Lunch eligibility: NCES CCD 2024–25. Privacy rules can produce missing values.
Programs reported by the school
Gifted and talented
Offered
CRDC 2021–22: the AP flag records student enrollment; gifted and computer-science fields describe reported programs/classes. Confirm current courses and eligibility with the school.
Other schools in Cobb County
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
Dickerson Middle School
Middle · Grades 06–08
1,225 reported students
Dodgen Middle School
Middle · Grades 06–08
1,178 reported students
East Cobb Middle School
Middle · Grades 06–08
1,352 reported students
Campbell Middle School
Middle · Grades 06–08
1,368 reported students
McClure Middle School
Middle · Grades 06–08
1,030 reported students
Cooper Middle School
Middle · Grades 06–08
1,000 reported students
Public schools near Lovinggood Middle School
Closest campuses by straight-line distance between NCES geocodes, favoring the same school level. Distance is not drive time or an attendance assignment.
| School | Grades | Students | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lost Mountain Middle School Middle · Cobb County | 06–08 | 979 | 3.4 mi |
| Tapp Middle School Middle · Cobb County | 06–08 | 809 | 3.5 mi |
| Smitha Middle School Middle · Cobb County | 06–08 | 866 | 4 mi |
| Pine Mountain Middle School Middle · Cobb County | 06–08 | 506 | 4.6 mi |
| East Paulding Middle School Middle · Paulding County | 06–08 | 630 | 4.9 mi |
| McClure Middle School Middle · Cobb County | 06–08 | 1,030 | 5.4 mi |
Frequently asked questions about Lovinggood Middle School
What grades does Lovinggood Middle School serve?
Lovinggood Middle School reports grades 06–08 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as a middle school in Cobb County.
How many students attend Lovinggood Middle School?
Lovinggood Middle School reported 1,209 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 89th percentile among 483 Georgia middle schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 1,263 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at Lovinggood Middle School?
The calculated ratio is 17:1, based on 1,209 students and 71.3 full-time-equivalent classroom teachers in 2024–25. The Georgia median for the same school level is 13.9:1. A ratio is not the same as average class size.
Is Lovinggood Middle School a public, charter, or magnet school?
Lovinggood Middle School is a public school and is not a charter school. Enrollment is generally based on Cobb County attendance boundaries and transfer rules.
What share of Lovinggood Middle School students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?
32.3% of students were eligible for free or reduced-price lunch in 2024–25. This describes the students served and is not a quality measure.
Which school district is Lovinggood Middle School in?
Lovinggood Middle School is part of Cobb County, based in Marietta, GA, which operates 110 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near Lovinggood Middle School?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Lost Mountain Middle School (3.4 mi), Tapp Middle School (3.5 mi), Smitha Middle School (4 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.