Is Sammy McClure Senior Middle School a good school?

Sammy McClure Senior Middle School ranks 76 th of 588 Georgia middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

How many students attend Sammy McClure Senior Middle School?

In the 2022-23 school year, 1,536 students attended Sammy McClure Senior Middle School.

What is the racial makeup of Sammy McClure Senior Middle School?

Students at Sammy McClure Senior Middle School are 65% White, 19% African American, 9% Hispanic, 4% Two or more races, 2% Asian.

What high school do graduates of Sammy McClure Senior Middle School attend?

Students who attend Sammy McClure Senior Middle School usually go on to attend North Paulding High School

Sammy McClure Senior Middle School

Summary:

Sammy McClure Senior Middle School is a public middle school located in Dallas, Georgia, serving grades 6-8 with a total enrollment of 1,536 students. The school is part of the Paulding County School District, which is ranked 87 out of 203 districts in Georgia and has a 3-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Sammy McClure Senior Middle School consistently outperforms the Paulding County and Georgia state averages on the Milestones Assessments across multiple subjects and grade levels. For example, in the 2023-2024 school year, the school had 97.5% of students proficient or better in Algebra I, compared to 37.1% for Paulding County and 44% for Georgia. The school has been ranked among the top middle schools in Georgia, reaching as high as 37th out of 542 schools in the 2020-2021 school year and maintaining a 4- or 5-star rating from SchoolDigger over the past decade. Additionally, Sammy McClure Senior Middle School has relatively low free and reduced lunch rates, ranging from 17.06% to 18% over the past few years, indicating a relatively affluent student population compared to the surrounding schools.

When comparing Sammy McClure Senior Middle School to the nearby schools, it stands out as a high-performing institution. For example, Herschel Jones Middle School and Lena Mae Moses Middle School, both within the Paulding County district, have significantly lower academic performance on the Milestones Assessments across multiple subjects and grade levels. While Sammy McClure Senior Middle School is the standout performer in the immediate area, there are several other high-performing middle schools within a 10-mile radius, such as Lost Mountain Middle School and Durham Middle School in the Cobb County district, which also consistently rank among the top middle schools in Georgia.

Detail:

Public 6-8

315 Bob Grogan Dr
Dallas, GA 30132

(770) 505-3700

District: Paulding County

SchoolDigger Rank:
76^th of 588 Georgia Middle Schools

Students who attend Sammy McClure Senior Middle School usually attend:

High:

North Paulding High School

Feeder schools for Sammy McClure Senior Middle School:

Elementary:	Burnt Hickory Elementary School
	Floyd L. Shelton Elementary School at Crossroad

Student/teacher ratio: 18.5

Number of students: 1,536

Racial breakdown:

White:

65.1%

African American:

18.8%

Hispanic:

9.2%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 17.1%

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Sammy McClure Senior Middle School was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.

SchoolDigger ranks Sammy McClure Senior Middle School 76^th of 588 Georgia public middle schools. (See Sammy McClure Senior Middle School in the ranking list.)

Paulding County:

SchoolDigger ranks Paulding County 87^th of 203 Georgia school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	GA State Percentile
2010	76.25	89^th	494	82.0%
2011	79.75	66^th	504	86.9%
2012	80.64	49^th	508	90.4%
2013	82.63	33^rd	527	93.7%
2014	80.47	47^th	521	91.0%
2015	89.24	45^th	537	91.6%
2016	87.81	51^st	545	90.6%
2017	88.60	57^th	539	89.4%
2018	88.44	54^th	543	90.1%
2019	89.79	53^rd	559	90.5%
2021	93.37	37^th	542	93.2%
2022	90.40	55^th	567	90.3%
2023	88.13	61^st	577	89.4%
2024	85.99	76^th	588	87.1%

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Data source: Georgia Department of Education

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by a parent
Friday, December 3, 2021

I see good reviews and i see bad. I will tell you that the good reviews must be from the school. If you look at any other site you will find the same bad reviews over and over. This school does not practice what they preach when it comes to hate and bullying. I am dealing with this now and they seem to want to keep it quiet and make it out like my daughter is the issue. I am in the process of filing a report with the police not only for the concussion that my daughter suffered from this student but also the negligence that the school is showing for my daughter's safety. If this type of behavior was happening in a home, the parent would be arrested so why not the school. I depend on the school to care for my daughter and create a safe environment for her while she is in their care and they pretend it doesn't matter. Any of the teachers can respond to my review all they want but nobody at that school has been able to convince me that they are keeping my daughter safe. I will be showing the medical reports, the calls and emails from the school, and the text messages from the student to my wife. This administration at the school is a joke. Close Quote

by a parent
Tuesday, January 30, 2018

Bullying goes on in the classrooms. This is ignored by the teachers and school administration. The school is NOT rigorous and students are not held accountable for work completion in the allotted time. Students go through their middle school years and have NEVER even read a book on their own! Teachers lack background knowledge in their content areas. Students spend most the of their day unengaged. While the school may score better than most Paulding County schools, most of the students still score below grade level in all subjects. Close Quote

by a parent
Monday, February 23, 2015

It is a great school. We transferred mid year and they were so welcoming, kind, and helpful. This is a truly amazing school! If your looking to send your child to a great school in Paulding County or any part of Georgia, this school is the way to go! Thank you to the amazing staff for always looking for ways to engage, teach, and entertain my children! Close Quote

by a teacher
Sunday, October 14, 2012

As a teacher who knows about the inner workings of this school, I strongly disagree with the previous reviewer. The teachers at this school work very hard for their students and do their very best every day. It is certainly more than "just a job." If all I needed was a job, teaching would not be my chosen profession. In regards to the bullying accusation, we have procedures in place to deal with any and all bullying situations. Our administration and counselors take bullying very seriously and we care about our students.

Some other reasons our school is amazing:
Our book fairs have received national recognition each and every year, placing either 1st or 2nd in almost every Scholastic book fair contest we have entered. We've won visits from such renowned authors as Suzanne Collins, James Patterson, and Heather Brewer.
Our CRCT and 8th grade writing test scores have consistently improved every year, often placing us 1st in the county.
Our custodians do an amazing job and our school looks as good as it did our 1st year.
Our Connections department is constantly creating fun and amazing ways to foster extracurricular activity. School pride abounds at SMMS.
Our administrators are understanding and approachable, but have high standards and expectations for all.
All teachers have school websites and update them on a weekly basis, notifying parents of assignments, content, and upcoming events.

It's impossible to please everyone, but at Sammy McClure Middle School, we make a lot of parents and students very happy. Close Quote

by a parent
Wednesday, May 2, 2012

The lack of action to the bullying in this school is a disgrace. As well as the email we received from a teacher stating that more than 75% of his class was failing, that it was not just our child. When we brought it to the principals attention, no action was taken. My experience with this school is nothing but lack of Administration. There is absolutely no heart, seems it is simply just a job. Close Quote

Enrollment information for Sammy McClure Senior Middle School

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Not Specified	Total
2008	650	75	4	39	1	n/a	n/a	16	785
2009	751	77	5	47	0	n/a	n/a	16	896
2010	802	97	5	56	0	1	21	0	982
2011	845	103	8	69	2	1	25	0	1053
2012	885	111	10	81	4	1	19	0	1111
2013	899	92	13	93	4	2	22	0	1125
2014	873	92	10	109	3	1	28	0	1116
2015	897	93	15	120	5	3	33	0	1166
2016	914	109	14	106	3	2	37	0	1185
2017	940	125	17	97	4	4	45	0	1232
2018	981	163	14	106	6	2	45	0	1317
2019	989	176	17	130	5	2	49	0	1368
2020	1009	193	19	143	6	1	53	0	1424
2021	1035	223	24	128	2	1	59	0	1472
2022	1011	254	28	145	3	2	68	0	1511
2023	1000	288	32	141	5	1	69	0	1536

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

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

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Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Sammy McClure Senior Middle School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2008	785	59.0	13.3	15.5
2009	896	67.0	13.4	15.6
2010	982	65.0	15.1	14.3
2011	1053	60.0	17.5	16.1
2012	1111	60.0	18.5	19.2
2013	1125	59.0	19.0	18
2014	1116	59.0	18.9	18
2015	1166	62.0	18.8	16.3
2016	1185	65.0	18.2	15.2
2017	1232	67.5	18.2	16.2
2018	1317	69.0	19.0	15.6
2019	1368	71.0	19.2	15.8
2020	1424	70.6	20.1	15.9
2021	1472	72.0	20.4	18
2022	1511	76.0	19.8	n/a
2023	1536	83.0	18.5	17.1

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 Sammy McClure Senior Middle School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2008	785	59.0	13.3	15.5
2009	896	67.0	13.4	15.6
2010	982	65.0	15.1	14.3
2011	1053	60.0	17.5	16.1
2012	1111	60.0	18.5	19.2
2013	1125	59.0	19.0	18
2014	1116	59.0	18.9	18
2015	1166	62.0	18.8	16.3
2016	1185	65.0	18.2	15.2
2017	1232	67.5	18.2	16.2
2018	1317	69.0	19.0	15.6
2019	1368	71.0	19.2	15.8
2020	1424	70.6	20.1	15.9
2021	1472	72.0	20.4	18
2022	1511	76.0	19.8	n/a
2023	1536	83.0	18.5	17.1

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 Sammy McClure Senior Middle School

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2017	$98 (1.4%)	$7,114 (98.6%)	$7,212
2018	$86 (1.2%)	$7,102 (98.8%)	$7,188
2019	$71 (1.0%)	$7,293 (99.0%)	$7,363

Data source: Georgia Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Sammy McClure Senior Middle School

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Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 53^rd of 559 Middle schools	Ranks 61^st of 577 Middle schools	1.1%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
6th Grade English Language Arts (Sammy McClure Senior Middle School)	67.4	59.5	7.9%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Paulding County)	54.7	42.3	12.4%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Georgia)	46	39.2	6.8%
6th Grade Mathematics (Sammy McClure Senior Middle School)	59.7	59.9	0.2%
6th Grade Mathematics (Paulding County)	43.3	32.9	10.4%
6th Grade Mathematics (Georgia)	40	32.9	7.1%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Sammy McClure Senior Middle School)	58.2	49.9	8.3%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Paulding County)	44.8	39.1	5.7%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Georgia)	39	39.1	0.1%
7th Grade Mathematics (Sammy McClure Senior Middle School)	68	50.1	17.9%
7th Grade Mathematics (Paulding County)	50	32.7	17.3%
7th Grade Mathematics (Georgia)	43	34.9	8.1%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Sammy McClure Senior Middle School)	52.2	62	9.8%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Paulding County)	38.5	44	5.5%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Georgia)	47	42.1	4.9%
8th Grade Mathematics (Sammy McClure Senior Middle School)	52.2	61.1	8.9%
8th Grade Mathematics (Paulding County)	35.9	34.6	1.3%
8th Grade Mathematics (Georgia)	35	36.2	1.2%
8th Grade Science (Sammy McClure Senior Middle School)	72.3	36.4	35.9%
8th Grade Science (Paulding County)	50.4	18.5	31.9%
8th Grade Science (Georgia)	32	26.4	5.6%
8th Grade Social Studies (Sammy McClure Senior Middle School)	75.1	71.7	3.4%
8th Grade Social Studies (Paulding County)	53.5	41.1	12.4%
8th Grade Social Studies (Georgia)	41	35.9	5.1%
End of Course Algebra I (Sammy McClure Senior Middle School)	93.8	93.3	0.5%
End of Course Algebra I (Paulding County)	44.1	28.1	16%
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	1368	1536	12.3%
African American	176	288	63.6%
American Indian	5	5
Asian	17	32	88.2%
Hispanic	130	141	8.5%
Pacific Islander	2	1	50%
White	989	1000	1.1%
Two or More Races	49	69	40.8%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	15.8%	17.1%	1.3%

Schools Near Sammy McClure Senior 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
Sammy McClure Senior Middle School	Public	6-8	315 Bob Grogan Dr	Dallas	30132	Paulding County	Paulding County	No	No	No	No	(770) 505-3700	1,536	83	18.5	17.1%	1,000 (65.1%)	288 (18.8%)	141 (9.2%)	32 (2.1%)	5 (0.3%)	1 (0.1%)	69 (4.5%)	86	76^th of 588 public middle schools	87.1%		88.1	61^st of 577 public middle schools	89.4%	15	97.5	59.6	55.1	59.7	64.8	60.5	63.4	19.6	71.0	$7,363	$71	$7,293
Red Top Middle School	Public	6-8	224 Old Alabama Rd SE	Emerson	30137	Bartow County	Bartow County	No	No	No	Yes	(770) 606-5865	565	45	12.6	69.6%	294 (52.0%)	67 (11.9%)	168 (29.7%)	8 (1.4%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	28 (5.0%)	39.9	339^th of 588 public middle schools	42.3%		29.3	409^th of 577 public middle schools	29.1%	70	80.0	35.7	28.7	34.9	34.1	30.6	41.7	9.4	25.0	$8,779	$427	$8,353
Cartersville Middle School	Public	6-8	825 Douthit Ferry Rd	Cartersville	30120	Bartow County	Cartersville City	No	No	No	Yes	(770) 382-3666	1,036	62	16.6	49.0%	528 (51.0%)	220 (21.2%)	213 (20.6%)	13 (1.3%)	2 (0.2%)	3 (0.3%)	57 (5.5%)	70.5	150^th of 588 public middle schools	74.5%		68.5	153^rd of 577 public middle schools	73.5%	3	94.9	46.4	43.6	55.7	50.4	39.6	58.8	22.5	47.8	$8,137	$428	$7,708
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
Lena Mae Moses Middle School	Public	6-8	1066 Old County Farm Rd	Dallas	30132	Paulding County	Paulding County	No	No	No	No	(770) 443-8727	907	57	15.9	42.1%	418 (46.1%)	323 (35.6%)	100 (11.0%)	11 (1.2%)	3 (0.3%)	3 (0.3%)	49 (5.4%)	56.8	231^st of 588 public middle schools	60.7%		47.3	279^th of 577 public middle schools	51.6%	48	70.9	49.5	39.6	42.3	30.7	34.2	44.3	21.2	43.5	$8,621	$72	$8,549
Woodland Middle School at Euharlee	Public	6-8	1061 Euharlee Rd	Euharlee	30145	Bartow County	Bartow County	No	No	No	Yes	(770) 606-5871	684	43	16.0	51.6%	524 (76.6%)	47 (6.9%)	90 (13.2%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	21 (3.1%)	63.8	185^th of 588 public middle schools	68.5%		55.4	225^th of 577 public middle schools	61.0%	40	96.9	44.3	45.0	42.0	40.7	48.1	60.5	19.0	38.6	$8,292	$386	$7,907
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
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
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

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