Dean Rusk Middle School
🇺🇸 Official data · 2025Canton, Georgia 30115 · Cherokee County
#60 of 482 middle schools in Georgia
#3251 of 15,369 nationally
About Dean Rusk Middle School
Dean Rusk Middle School is a public middle located in Canton, in the Cherokee County school district of Georgia, United States. It caters for Grades 6–8. In 2025 it enrolled 1,543 students. Traditional public schools run by a school district; free to attend.
Its Success Index (US) is 70.4 out of 100, placing it in the top 25% of middle schools in United States and 60th of 482 ranked middle schools in Georgia. Its strongest component is community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (81th percentile), and its weakest is students per teacher (33th percentile).
Other published figures: enrollment 1,543.
There are 18 schools in Canton; Dean Rusk Middle School ranks 9th of 18 scored schools there.
Success Index (US) breakdown
Each component is a percentile against middle schools across United States.
- Math proficiency (30%)57%
- Reading proficiency (30%)64%
- Community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (25%)30.2%
- Students per teacher (15%)16.8
The Success Index (US) summarises published data about a school community. It is not a measure of teaching quality. Read the methodology.
Published measures
All figures published for Dean Rusk Middle School by the official sources.
- Enrollment
- 1,543
- Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 30.2%
- Share of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch.
- Students per teacher
- 16.8
- Enrollment divided by FTE teachers; not class size.
- Reading proficiency
- 64%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
- Math proficiency
- 57%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
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Schools near Dean Rusk Middle School
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (US).
Hickory Flat Elementary School
Canton · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
890 students · 262 m away
Sequoyah High School
Canton · Public high · Grades 9–12
2,021 students · 570 m away
Mountain Road Elementary School
Woodstock · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
370 students · 4.1 km away
Indian Knoll Elementary
Canton · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
881 students · 4.4 km away
Holly Springs Elementary School
Canton · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
831 students · 4.4 km away
Avery Elementary School
Canton · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
1,104 students · 5.3 km away
Arnold Mill Elementary School
Woodstock · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
767 students · 7.4 km away
Johnston Elementary School
Woodstock · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
543 students · 7.9 km away
Mill Creek Middle School
Woodstock · Public middle · Grades 6–8
1,476 students · 8.0 km away
Birmingham Falls Elementary School
Milton · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
696 students · 8.3 km away
Similar schools
Public middle schools in Georgia with a comparable Enrollment.
Lakeside Middle School
Cumming · Public middle · Grades 6–8
1,513 students
Bay Creek Middle School
Grayson · Public middle · Grades 6–8
1,510 students
Creekland Middle School
Canton · Public middle · Grades 6–8
1,503 students
Teasley Middle School
Canton · Public middle · Grades 6–8
1,586 students
Coffee Middle School
Douglas · Public middle · Grades 6–8
1,591 students
Shiloh Middle School
Snellville · Public middle · Grades 6–8
1,592 students
Frequently asked questions
Is Dean Rusk Middle School a good school?
Dean Rusk Middle School has a Success Index (US) of 70.4 out of 100 (Top 25% of middle schools in United States) and ranks #60 of 482 in Georgia. The index summarises published data about the school community and, where available, attainment; it does not measure teaching quality, so visit the school and ask about support at your child's level.
Where does Dean Rusk Middle School rank in Georgia?
Dean Rusk Middle School ranks #60 of 482 middle schools in Georgia and #3251 of 15,369 nationally on the Success Index (US) (2025 data).
How many students attend Dean Rusk Middle School?
Dean Rusk Middle School had 1,543 students in 2025.
Is Dean Rusk Middle School a elementary school or a high school?
Dean Rusk Middle School is classified as a middle covering Grades 6–8. It is a public school.
What other schools are near Dean Rusk Middle School?
There are 10 schools within 15 km of Dean Rusk Middle School; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (US) and distance, and can be compared side by side.