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Kendrick Middle School vs. Babb Middle School

Should you attend Kendrick Middle School or Babb Middle School? Visitors to our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare their rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.
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School Overview

School
Kendrick Middle School
7971 Kendrick Rd
Jonesboro, GA 30238
: 
2/
10
Bottom 50%
Babb Middle School
5500 Reynolds Rd
Forest Park, GA 30297
: 
3/
10
Bottom 50%
Overview
Serving 623 students in grades 6-8, Kendrick Middle School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Georgia for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 11% (which is lower than the Georgia state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 22% (which is lower than the Georgia state average of 40%).
The student-teacher ratio of 14:1 is equal to the Georgia state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Georgia state average of 65% (majority Black).
Serving 878 students in grades 6-8, Babb Middle School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Georgia for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 21% (which is lower than the Georgia state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 24% (which is lower than the Georgia state average of 40%).
The student-teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the Georgia state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Georgia state average of 65% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Grades Offered
6-8
6-8
Total Students
623 students
878 students
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Kendrick Middle School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Babb Middle School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
% Male | % Female
51% | 49%
53% | 47%
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Kendrick Middle School.
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Babb Middle School.
Total Classroom Teachers
44 teachers
58 teachers
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Kendrick Middle School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Babb Middle School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
15:1
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Kendrick Middle School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Clayton County School District and the state of Georgia, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Babb Middle School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Clayton County School District and the state of Georgia, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.

Test Scores

#1878 out of 2192 schools in GA
(Bottom 50%)
#1694 out of 2192 schools in GA
(Bottom 50%)
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Kendrick Middle School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Babb Middle School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
11%
(Bottom 50% in GA)
21%
(Bottom 50% in GA)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Kendrick Middle School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Clayton County School District and Georgia public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Babb Middle School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Clayton County School District and Georgia public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
22%
(Bottom 50% in GA)(21-22 School Year Data)
24%
(Bottom 50% in GA)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Kendrick Middle School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Clayton County School District and Georgia public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Babb Middle School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Clayton County School District and Georgia public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
18%
(Bottom 50% in GA)(21-22 School Year Data)
<50%
(Top 30% in GA)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Kendrick Middle School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the Clayton County School District and Georgia public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Babb Middle School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the Clayton County School District and Georgia public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.

Students by Grade

Students by Grade
This chart displays the students of Kendrick Middle School by grade.
This chart displays the students of Babb Middle School by grade.
Grade 6 Students
201
279
Grade 7 Students
200
280
Grade 8 Students
222
319

Students by Ethnicity

% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
2%
7%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Kendrick Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Clayton County School District and in Georgia, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Babb Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Clayton County School District and in Georgia, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% Hispanic
26%
55%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Kendrick Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Clayton County School District and in Georgia, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Babb Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Clayton County School District and in Georgia, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% Black
69%
33%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Kendrick Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Clayton County School District and in Georgia, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Babb Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Clayton County School District and in Georgia, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% White
1%
2%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Kendrick Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Clayton County School District and in Georgia, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Babb Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Clayton County School District and in Georgia, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
2%
3%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Kendrick Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Clayton County School District and in Georgia, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Babb Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Clayton County School District and in Georgia, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
0.46
0.59
This chart showcases the diversity score of Kendrick Middle School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Clayton County School District and Georgia, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart showcases the diversity score of Babb Middle School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Clayton County School District and Georgia, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.

Additional Information

Eligible for Free Lunch
89%
84%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Kendrick Middle School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Clayton County School District and Georgia, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Babb Middle School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Clayton County School District and Georgia, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
10%
(12-13 School Year Data)
8%
(12-13 School Year Data)
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Kendrick Middle School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Clayton County School District and Georgia, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2012-13 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Babb Middle School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Clayton County School District and Georgia, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2012-13 school year.
 
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