For the 2026 school year, there are 7 public middle schools serving 5,119 students in Dallas, GA.
The top-ranked public middle schools in Dallas, GA are Sammy Mcclure Sr. Middle School, East Paulding Middle School and Carl Scoggins Sr. Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Dallas, GA public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 35% (versus the Georgia public middle school average of 35%), and reading proficiency score of 43% (versus the 39% statewide average). Middle schools in Dallas have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of Georgia public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 51% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Georgia public middle school average of 66% (majority Black).
Best Public Middle Schools in Dallas, GA (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Sammy Mcclure Sr. Middle School
(Math: 57% | Reading: 58%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
315 Bob Grogan Dr
Dallas, GA 30132
(770) 505-3700
Dallas, GA 30132
(770) 505-3700
Gr: 6-8 | 834 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 28%
Rank: #22.
East Paulding Middle School
(Math: 40% | Reading: 45%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
2945 Hiram Acworth Hwy
Dallas, GA 30157
(770) 443-7000
Dallas, GA 30157
(770) 443-7000
Gr: 6-8 | 630 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 45%
Rank: #33.
Carl Scoggins Sr. Middle School
(Math: 32% | Reading: 36%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1663 Mulberry Rock Rd
Dallas, GA 30157
(770) 456-4188
Dallas, GA 30157
(770) 456-4188
Gr: 6-8 | 809 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 34%
Rank: #44.
Lena Mae Moses Middle School
(Math: 26% | Reading: 42%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1066 Old County Farm Rd
Dallas, GA 30132
(770) 443-8727
Dallas, GA 30132
(770) 443-8727
Gr: 6-8 | 921 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 55%
Rank: #55.
P. B. Ritch Middle School
(Math: 26% | Reading: 37%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
60 Old Country Trl
Dallas, GA 30157
(770) 443-8000
Dallas, GA 30157
(770) 443-8000
Gr: 6-8 | 690 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 83%
Rank: #66.
South Paulding Middle School
(Math: 20% | Reading: 36%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
592 Nebo Rd
Dallas, GA 30157
(770) 445-8500
Dallas, GA 30157
(770) 445-8500
Gr: 6-8 | 507 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 42%
Rank: #77.
Herschel Jones Middle School
(Math: 15% | Reading: 28%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
100 Stadium Dr
Dallas, GA 30132
(770) 443-8024
Dallas, GA 30132
(770) 443-8024
Gr: 6-8 | 728 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 71%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public middle schools in Dallas, GA?
The top-ranked public middle schools in Dallas, GA include Sammy Mcclure Sr. Middle School, East Paulding Middle School and Carl Scoggins Sr. Middle School.
How many public middle schools are located in Dallas?
7 public middle schools are located in Dallas.
What is the racial composition of students in Dallas?
Dallas public middle schools minority enrollment is 51% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Georgia public middle schools average of 66% (majority Black).
Which public middle schools in Dallas are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public middle schools in Dallas include: P. B. Ritch Middle School vs. East Paulding Middle School, Herschel Jones Middle School vs. Lena Mae Moses Middle School, Lena Mae Moses Middle School vs. East Paulding Middle School
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