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Dean Rusk Middle School

2761 E Cherokee Dr, Canton, GA 30115Cherokee County →
Federal DataRegular SchoolGrades 06–08Non-Charter
1,473
Students
Total enrolled
$13,227
Per-Pupil Spend
Nat'l avg $14,347
↓ 8% vs nat'l
15.1 : 1
Student:Teacher
Nat'l avg 15.4:1
~avg
⇄ Compare with another school
Large public school
Serves 1,473 students in grades 06–08 in Canton, Georgia.
Near-average funding
District spends $13,227 per pupil — close to the national average of $14,347.
15.1 : 1 student-teacher ratio
This is near the national average of 15.4:1.
About This School

Dean Rusk Middle School is a very large middle in Canton, Georgia, serving grades 06–08 with 1,473 students. The district invests $13,227 per student — close to the national average of $14,347, with a 15.1:1 student-teacher ratio near the national norm. With only 23% of students on free or reduced-price lunch, the school primarily serves an economically stable community.

Student Body & Demographics at Dean Rusk Middle School

1,473
Total Students
15.1 : 1
Student:Teacher
23%
Free Lunch
97
Teacher FTE
Grade Range
PK
K
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
Highlighted grades (06–08) are served by this school
Gender Distribution743 male · 730 female
50%
50%
Male 50%Female 50%
Free / Reduced Lunch Eligibility23%
National avg 52% · 345 students
Student Composition
67%
18%
Asian3%
White67%
Hispanic / Latino18%
Black7%
Multiracial5%
NCES Common Core of Data · Race/ethnicity self-reported · NCES ID: 130111001970

School Resources & Funding

Per-Pupil Expenditure$13,227Near avg
National avg $14,347
Per-Pupil Spending Comparison
This school
$13,227
State avg
$15,679
National avg
$14,347
How School Funding Is Typically Spent
44%
19%
12%
15%
Instruction$5,820
Student Support$2,513
Administration$1,587
Operations$1,984
Other$1,323
Estimated using national average spending distribution (NCES) · School-level breakdowns not publicly reported
Of the $13,227 spent per student, an estimated $5,860 (~44%) goes directly to classroom instruction.
Where Funding Comes From
39%
51%
State government
38.7%
Local (property tax)
51.0%
Federal programs
10.3%
NCES F-33 Finance Survey · District-level data applied to this school
Strengths & Considerations
Strengths
  • Traditional public school — open enrollment, no application process required
Strengths and considerations are derived from federal data thresholds — not editorial judgements. See data sources below.
K–12 Pathway in District
Elementary
Little River Elem.Woodstock Elementary SchoolAvery Elementary SchoolClark Creek Elementary School
+14 more
↓
Middle
E. T. Booth Middle SchoolTeasley Middle SchoolCreekland Middle SchoolMill Creek Middle School
+2 more
↓
High School
Cherokee High SchoolEtowah High SchoolCreekview High SchoolSequoyah High School
+2 more
School Profile
TypeRegular School
LevelMiddle
Grades06 – 08
Location—
CountyCherokee County
CharterNo
VirtualNo
DistrictCherokee County →
Phone: (770)704-1135
NCES ID: 130111001970
Who Is This School For?

Best suited for families in Canton seeking a public middle school, especially those prioritizing a solid, no-frills public education. We always recommend an in-person visit and a conversation with current families before making any enrollment decision.

More in Cherokee County
High
Cherokee High School
2,937 students · 09–12
38% FRL
High
Etowah High School
2,441 students · 09–12
● 39 opp28% FRL
High
Creekview High School
2,126 students · 09–12
12% FRL
High
Sequoyah High School
2,083 students · 09–12
19% FRL
High
Woodstock High School
2,044 students · 09–12
● 39 opp25% FRL
High
River Ridge High School
1,914 students · 09–12
20% FRL
Mid
E. T. Booth Middle School
1,654 students · 06–08
● 39 opp33% FRL
Mid
Teasley Middle School
1,606 students · 06–08
52% FRL
District School Rankings
Location
2761 E Cherokee Dr, Canton, GA 30115
Data Sources & Transparency
Enrollment & Profile
NCES Common Core of Data. Grades, enrollment, demographics, school characteristics. Updated annually.
Funding & Spending
NCES F-33 Finance Survey. District-level spending data. School-level breakdowns are not publicly reported.
Graduation Rate
EDFacts Adjusted Cohort Graduation Rate (ACGR). High schools only. Small cohorts may be range-coded for privacy.
Opportunity Score
Opportunity Atlas (Chetty, Friedman et al., Harvard/Census Bureau). Census tract outcomes for children born in the 1980s.
Fact-Based Rankings
Best-school rankings are computed from federal metrics only — enrollment, per-pupil spending, student-teacher ratio, opportunity score, and graduation rate. No editorial opinion or paid placements.
Equity Data (Coming Soon)
AP access, counselor ratios, and chronic absenteeism from the CRDC will be added in a future update.

Questions to Ask on Your School Visit

Research shows the most important factors are invisible in the data. Here is what to ask when you visit.

Middle
1
How does the school support the transition from elementary?
Orientation programs, peer mentoring
2
What electives and clubs are available?
Arts, STEM, sports, extracurriculars
3
How are students grouped for core subjects?
Tracking policies can affect equity
4
What is the school's homework and study policy?
Look for balance and academic support
5
How is bullying and social pressure addressed?
Anti-bullying policies, counselor availability
6
What advanced or enrichment options exist?
Honors courses, gifted programs
7
What does the school do with student performance data?
How data is used to personalize instruction
8
How would you describe teacher retention here?
High turnover can disrupt continuity of learning
9
What's the culture around student diversity and inclusion?
How differences are celebrated and managed

Frequently Asked Questions

About this school and the data on this page

About This Data

All figures on this page come directly from US federal open datasets — NCES Common Core of Data, EDFacts, and the Opportunity Atlas — and we work hard to keep them accurate and up to date. That said, federal data is published on an annual cycle, so some figures may not yet reflect the very latest school-year changes or local updates. We recommend using this page as a helpful starting point and cross-checking with the school or district directly, or visiting the NCES Common Core of Data and ed.gov for the most authoritative figures before making any important decisions.