Awtrey Middle School: Serving Grades 6-8 in Kennesaw, GA (2026 List)

About Awtrey Middle School

Awtrey Middle School is located at 3601 Nowlin Rd NW, Kennesaw, GA 30144, and serves students in grades 6 through 8 within the Cobb County School District. The school has an enrollment of about 643 students and a student-teacher ratio of approximately 15 to 1. About 46% of students are girls, while roughly 54% are boys. State assessment data show that about 35% of students were at or above the proficient level in math and about 40% in reading. Awtrey Middle provides a combination of academics and a broad spectrum of student activities, including athletics, performing arts programs, technology-based instruction and elective choices designed to foster engagement beyond the essential classes. Students also participate in clubs, leadership activities and school events that contribute to a connected campus culture. Most students later continue to North Cobb High School and other Cobb County secondary campuses serving the Kennesaw area. Homes nearby commonly begin in the upper $300,000s, while larger updated homes and newer suburban properties can exceed $900,000 in surrounding neighborhoods. Families comparing public school options in Cobb County often include Awtrey Middle School while researching top middle schools in Georgia near Kennesaw.

Academic Performance

Subject Proficiency

Mathematics 35%

Reading 40%

State average proficiency is 35% in Math and 40% in Reading.

43

Full-time Teachers

15 : 1

Student-Teacher Ratio

2

Teachers In First Or Second Year (yrs)

643

Total Students

$62692

Avg. Teacher Salary

Student Demographics

White 29.24%

Asian 3.89%

Hispanic 22.24%

Black 36.39%

Two+ Races 7.31%

Native Am. 0.47%

White

29.24%

Asian

3.89%

Hispanic

22.24%

Black

36.39%

Two+ Races

7.31%

Native Am.

0.47%

Gender Distribution

Total Students: 643

46.19%

297 Female

53.81%

346 Male

Student Population

643 Students

With a student-teacher ratio of 15 : 1

Minority Enrollment

25%

Percentage of minority students

Students per Counselor

321 : 1

Student to counselor ratio

Awtrey Middle School Contact Information

Address

3601 Nowlin Rd NW, Kennesaw, GA, 30144

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Phone

(770) 975-6615

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Website

http://www.cobbk12.org/Awtrey

Recent News & Updates

New Playground Name

We are so excited to announce the name of our new playground! Following a school-wide and Robinson community vote we narrowed a large list of names down to four. Since our students will be using the playground on a daily basis, we gave them the final vote! 476.....

School Timings

Regular School Hours

All Grades: 9:15 AM - 4:15 PM

Early Dismissal Days

Dismissal Time: 12:15 PM

Note: Doors open at 9:00 AM for student arrival. Please refer to the school calendar for specific early dismissal dates.

After School Activities

Information coming soon

School Session Dates

September to June

School session starts in September 1st week and ends in June 3rd week. For exact dates, please contact the school.

Remarkable Alumni

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Latest News

Music for All named Awtrey Middle School’s band program a national Advocacy in Action Award winner. The program was recognized for its “We Saved a Seat for You!” campaign, which has successfully linked nearly half of the school’s student population to music programs. The award was for excellence in advocacy for music, inclusion of students, and participation in arts. The win brought national attention to the school’s leadership in fine arts and band programs.

FAQ

Q1. What are the options for electives at Awtrey Middle School?

Ans. Awtrey Middle School offers electives during the school day, such as engineering, art, chorus, band, and technology education.

Q2. How are science concepts taught at Awtrey Middle School?

Ans. Science classes at Awtrey Middle School include experiments, investigation labs and observation activities connected to current units.

Q3. What is it that helps students to manage assignments at Awtrey Middle School?

Ans. Advisory periods allow students time to become organized, review schedules, and prepare for upcoming classroom responsibilities.

Q4. What extracurricular activities are popular at Awtrey Middle School?

Ans. Awtrey Middle School has many students that participate in the robotics teams and music programs throughout the year.

Q5. How do parents get information on Awtrey Middle School events?

Ans. Parents commonly access the district’s family tools for progress updates, teacher messages and school calendar information.

Games & Extracurricular Activities

Sports

Soccer Club Grades 1-3 | Mon/Wed 3:30-4:30pm
Basketball Grades 2-4 | Tue/Thu 3:30-4:45pm
Track & Field Grades 3-5 | Fri 3:30-5:00pm

Arts

Art Club Grades K-2 | Mon 3:00-4:00pm
Drama Club Grades 3-5 | Wed 3:30-5:00pm
Choir Grades 2-5 | Thu 3:15-4:15pm

Clubs

Chess Club Grades 2-5 | Fri 3:15-4:15pm
Garden Club All Grades | Tue 3:15-4:00pm
Robotics Club Grades 3-5 | Thu 3:30-5:00pm

Note: Schedules may change during school holidays. Please contact School for exact Schedule.

Summer Suggested Reading

Horn Book Selections

Vocabulary.com +3 Horn Book +3 What to Read to Your Kids +3

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Maggie Lou, Firefox

by Arnolda Dufour Bowes

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The Puppets of Spelhorst

by Kate DiCamillo

MLV

The Mona Lisa Vanishes

by Nicholas Day

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Penguin Random House +10 Vocabulary.com +10 Wikipedia +10

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Frindle

by Andrew Clements

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The Wild Robot

by Peter Brown

JGP

James and the Giant Peach

by Roald Dahl

Penguin Random House Features

Horn Book +2 Penguin Random House +2 The Guardian +2

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The Secret Language of Birds

by Lynne Kelly

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The Swifts: A Dictionary of Scoundrels

by Beth Lincoln

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