Lost Mountain Middle School

Summary:

Lost Mountain Middle School is a public middle school located in Kennesaw, Georgia, serving grades 6-8 with a total enrollment of 1,011 students. This exceptional academic institution consistently ranks among the top middle schools in the state, earning a 5-star rating from SchoolDigger and delivering outstanding student performance on standardized assessments.

Lost Mountain Middle School's academic performance is truly impressive, with proficiency rates in the Milestones Assessments that are significantly higher than the Cobb County and Georgia state averages across all grade levels and subject areas. For example, in 2023-2024, 95.9% of students were proficient or better in Algebra I, compared to 55.8% in Cobb County and 44% statewide. The school's consistent 5-star rating from SchoolDigger and its exceptional performance in English Language Arts, Mathematics, Science, and Social Studies demonstrate its commitment to delivering high-quality education to its students.

While Lost Mountain Middle School's academic performance is outstanding, the nearby schools in the Cobb County district, such as Durham Middle School and McClure Middle School, also demonstrate strong academic results. However, some of the nearby schools in the Paulding County district, such as Lena Mae Moses Middle School and P.B. Ritch Middle School, have lower proficiency rates and rankings compared to Lost Mountain Middle School, highlighting the need for continued efforts to address educational equity across the region.

Detail:

Public 6-8

700 Old Mountain Rd NW
Kennesaw, GA 30152

(678) 594-8224

District: Cobb County

SchoolDigger Rank:
39^th of 588 Georgia Middle Schools

Students who attend Lost Mountain Middle School usually attend:

High:

Harrison High School

Feeder schools for Lost Mountain Middle School:

Elementary:

Vaughan Elementary School

Student/teacher ratio: 18.5

Number of students: 1,011

Racial breakdown:

White:

60.6%

African American:

19.4%

Hispanic:

9.3%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 15.8%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Lost Mountain Middle School ranks better than 93.4% of middle schools in Georgia. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 93.86. (See more...)

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Schooldigger Rankings:

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

SchoolDigger ranks Lost Mountain Middle School 39^th of 588 Georgia public middle schools. (See Lost Mountain 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 Lost Mountain Middle School

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Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	GA State Percentile
2006	87.76	18^th	420	95.7%
2007	86.66	23^rd	445	94.8%
2008	86.76	27^th	462	94.2%
2009	85.47	28^th	466	94.0%
2010	85.29	26^th	494	94.7%
2011	82.90	43^rd	504	91.5%
2012	83.19	30^th	508	94.1%
2013	83.77	24^th	527	95.4%
2014	83.88	23^rd	521	95.6%
2015	93.92	29^th	537	94.6%
2016	90.88	35^th	545	93.6%
2017	95.83	19^th	539	96.5%
2018	96.85	14^th	543	97.4%
2019	97.24	16^th	559	97.1%
2021	87.35	60^th	542	88.9%
2022	93.29	43^rd	567	92.4%
2023	95.52	29^th	577	95.0%
2024	93.86	39^th	588	93.4%

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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 Lost Mountain Middle School

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Not Specified	Total
1999	1271	62	20	11	1	n/a	n/a	0	1365
2000	1419	90	15	22	2	n/a	n/a	0	1548
2001	1185	55	6	12	1	n/a	n/a	0	1259
2002	1276	96	17	19	0	n/a	n/a	0	1408
2003	1276	96	17	19	0	n/a	n/a	0	1408
2004	1330	125	18	19	0	n/a	n/a	0	1492
2005	1327	125	18	27	0	n/a	n/a	24	1521
2006	1357	149	22	37	2	n/a	n/a	25	1592
2007	979	113	13	31	1	n/a	n/a	24	1161
2008	913	129	17	27	2	n/a	n/a	19	1107
2009	867	146	16	26	0	n/a	n/a	19	1074
2010	885	190	22	34	1	2	0	0	1134
2011	852	186	19	31	3	1	28	0	1120
2012	815	140	17	31	2	1	26	0	1032
2013	742	129	16	31	1	0	20	0	939
2014	720	132	20	43	0	0	31	0	946
2015	695	152	21	49	1	0	27	0	945
2016	766	173	26	69	2	0	28	0	1064
2017	782	173	35	63	2	1	36	0	1092
2018	753	188	33	75	0	1	42	0	1092
2019	734	171	29	67	1	1	51	0	1054
2020	701	191	41	86	2	1	46	0	1068
2021	656	194	45	79	2	1	56	0	1033
2022	618	186	47	86	1	0	57	0	995
2023	613	196	45	94	0	0	63	0	1011

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 Lost Mountain Middle School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1999	1365	83.4	16.4	2.6
2000	1548	88.3	17.5	2.3
2001	1259	76.9	16.4	2.3
2002	1408	90.4	15.6	3.8
2003	1408	90.4	15.6	3.8
2004	1492	96.2	15.5	5.3
2005	1521	97.0	15.7	6.1
2006	1592	94.6	16.8	7.5
2007	1161	78.7	14.8	5.9
2008	1107	75.5	14.7	6.5
2009	1074	74.0	14.5	7.7
2010	1134	69.0	16.4	10.2
2011	1120	62.5	17.9	12.6
2012	1032	57.0	18.1	11.1
2013	939	53.5	17.5	11.6
2014	946	50.5	18.7	11.5
2015	945	58.0	16.2	12.2
2016	1064	60.0	17.7	10.7
2017	1092	64.5	16.9	9.9
2018	1092	61.5	17.7	10
2019	1054	64.1	16.4	10.9
2020	1068	64.2	16.6	12.1
2021	1033	56.9	18.1	13.9
2022	995	55.4	17.9	n/a
2023	1011	54.6	18.5	15.8

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 Lost Mountain Middle School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1999	1365	83.4	16.4	2.6
2000	1548	88.3	17.5	2.3
2001	1259	76.9	16.4	2.3
2002	1408	90.4	15.6	3.8
2003	1408	90.4	15.6	3.8
2004	1492	96.2	15.5	5.3
2005	1521	97.0	15.7	6.1
2006	1592	94.6	16.8	7.5
2007	1161	78.7	14.8	5.9
2008	1107	75.5	14.7	6.5
2009	1074	74.0	14.5	7.7
2010	1134	69.0	16.4	10.2
2011	1120	62.5	17.9	12.6
2012	1032	57.0	18.1	11.1
2013	939	53.5	17.5	11.6
2014	946	50.5	18.7	11.5
2015	945	58.0	16.2	12.2
2016	1064	60.0	17.7	10.7
2017	1092	64.5	16.9	9.9
2018	1092	61.5	17.7	10
2019	1054	64.1	16.4	10.9
2020	1068	64.2	16.6	12.1
2021	1033	56.9	18.1	13.9
2022	995	55.4	17.9	n/a
2023	1011	54.6	18.5	15.8

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 Lost Mountain Middle School

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2017	$320 (4.2%)	$7,375 (95.8%)	$7,696
2018	$313 (3.8%)	$7,898 (96.2%)	$8,211
2019	$274 (3.2%)	$8,164 (96.8%)	$8,438

Data source: Georgia Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Lost Mountain Middle School

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Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 16^th of 559 Middle schools	Ranks 29^th of 577 Middle schools	2.2%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
6th Grade English Language Arts (Lost Mountain Middle School)	79.7	72.3	7.4%
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 (Lost Mountain Middle School)	72.9	68	4.9%
6th Grade Mathematics (Cobb County)	54	43.2	10.8%
6th Grade Mathematics (Georgia)	40	32.9	7.1%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Lost Mountain Middle School)	70.8	64.9	5.9%
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 (Lost Mountain Middle School)	78.5	58	20.5%
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 (Lost Mountain Middle School)	75.6	71.9	3.7%
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 (Lost Mountain Middle School)	71	66.6	4.4%
8th Grade Mathematics (Cobb County)	47.3	44.8	2.5%
8th Grade Mathematics (Georgia)	35	36.2	1.2%
8th Grade Science (Lost Mountain Middle School)	68.6	47.8	20.8%
8th Grade Science (Cobb County)	41.3	30.6	10.7%
8th Grade Science (Georgia)	32	26.4	5.6%
8th Grade Social Studies (Lost Mountain Middle School)	76.1	72.6	3.5%
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 (Lost Mountain Middle School)	97.8	100	2.2%
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	1054	1011	4.1%
African American	171	196	14.6%
American Indian	1	0	100%
Asian	29	45	55.2%
Hispanic	67	94	40.3%
Pacific Islander	1	0	100%
White	734	613	16.5%
Two or More Races	51	63	23.5%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	10.9%	15.8%	4.9%

Schools Near Lost Mountain 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
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	1,011	55	18.5	15.8%	613 (60.6%)	196 (19.4%)	94 (9.3%)	45 (4.5%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	63 (6.2%)	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
McClure Middle School	Public	6-8	3660 Old Stilesboro Rd NW	Kennesaw	30152	Cobb County	Cobb County	No	No	No	No	(678) 331-8131	991	65	15.3	24.7%	568 (57.3%)	176 (17.8%)	152 (15.3%)	50 (5.0%)	1 (0.1%)	0 (0.0%)	44 (4.4%)	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
Lovinggood Middle School	Public	6-8	3825 Luther Ward Rd	Powder Springs	30127	Cobb County	Cobb County	No	No	No	No	(678) 331-3015	1,235	72	17.1	26.6%	493 (39.9%)	413 (33.4%)	204 (16.5%)	46 (3.7%)	2 (0.2%)	1 (0.1%)	76 (6.2%)	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
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	576	42	13.8	46.2%	181 (31.4%)	222 (38.5%)	107 (18.6%)	34 (5.9%)	0 (0.0%)	4 (0.7%)	28 (4.9%)	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
Durham Middle School	Public	6-8	2891 Mars Hill Rd NW	Acworth	30101	Cobb County	Cobb County	No	No	No	No	(770) 975-6641	1,029	56	18.3	14.8%	676 (65.7%)	148 (14.4%)	102 (9.9%)	40 (3.9%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (0.2%)	61 (5.9%)	88.6	63^rd of 588 public middle schools	89.3%		90.6	49^th of 577 public middle schools	91.5%	14	97.4	67.9	54.6	65.2	52.2	64.9	73.1	18.3	71.4	$7,789	$193	$7,596
East Paulding Middle School	Public	6-8	2945 Hiram Acworth Hwy	Dallas	30157	Paulding County	Paulding County	No	No	No	No	(770) 443-7000	858	58	14.7	39.2%	470 (54.8%)	207 (24.1%)	119 (13.9%)	14 (1.6%)	1 (0.1%)	1 (0.1%)	46 (5.4%)	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
Awtrey Middle School	Public	6-8	3601 Nowlin Rd NW	Kennesaw	30144	Cobb County	Cobb County	No	No	No	No	(770) 975-6615	626	44	14.3	38.7%	211 (33.7%)	223 (35.6%)	127 (20.3%)	25 (4.0%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	39 (6.2%)	59	214^th of 588 public middle schools	63.6%		59.4	205^th of 577 public middle schools	64.5%	9	91.7	48.7	38.9	48.2	44.2	42.9	37.9	10.7	41.8	$9,629	$270	$9,360
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	755	49	15.3	59.9%	162 (21.5%)	433 (57.4%)	94 (12.5%)	8 (1.1%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (0.4%)	55 (7.3%)	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
Barber Middle School	Public	6-8	4222 Cantrell Rd NW	Acworth	30101	Cobb County	Cobb County	No	No	No	No	(770) 975-6764	877	55	15.9	54.6%	218 (24.9%)	351 (40.0%)	213 (24.3%)	33 (3.8%)	1 (0.1%)	0 (0.0%)	61 (7.0%)	56	236^th of 588 public middle schools	59.9%		52.2	251^st of 577 public middle schools	56.5%	15	80.0	57.7	39.0	48.1	43.4	35.3	34.6	23.8	25.5	$9,330	$491	$8,840
Tapp Middle School	Public	6-8	3900 Macedonia Rd	Powder Springs	30127	Cobb County	Cobb County	No	No	No	Yes	(770) 222-3758	873	59	14.8	65.9%	65 (7.4%)	513 (58.8%)	239 (27.4%)	7 (0.8%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	49 (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

Frequently Asked Questions about Lost Mountain Middle School

What is the racial makeup of Lost Mountain Middle School?

Students at Lost Mountain Middle School are 61% White, 19% African American, 9% Hispanic, 6% Two or more races, 4% Asian.

How many students attend Lost Mountain Middle School?

In the 2022-23 school year, 1,011 students attended Lost Mountain Middle School.

Is Lost Mountain Middle School a good school?

Yes. Lost Mountain Middle School ranks in the top 6.6% of Georgia middle schools.

What district is Lost Mountain Middle School in?

Cobb County

What high school do graduates of Lost Mountain Middle School attend?

Students who attend Lost Mountain Middle School usually go on to attend Harrison High School

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