Dean Rusk Middle School
Reported Enrollment
1,473
students
District
Cherokee County
County Context Score
50/100
county-level composite, not a school rating
School Information
Address
2761 E Cherokee Dr, Canton, GA, 30115
School District
Cherokee County
NCES Identifiers
- School ID
- 130111001970
- District ID
- 1301110
NCES 2022-23 public school data and FY 2022 school-finance data
Grade Range
6–8
Middle · Regular
Enrollment
1,473 students
School Setting
Rural: Fringe
School profile guide
How to use this school record
This page is designed for first-pass public-school research. It combines the school record, district context, nearby comparable schools, and county-level school signals so you can decide what to verify next.
What is covered in this record
3 of 5 optional NCES detail groups are available for this school: enrollment, student-teacher ratio, lunch eligibility, grade span, and school setting. Missing fields mean the source did not provide a usable value in the current build.
Use this as an NCES profile
Dean Rusk Middle School is shown from federal public-school records. Treat the page as a source-backed profile for enrollment, grade span, school type, district context, and county context where fields are reported.
Separate proximity from assignment
Addresses, district boundaries, transfer rules, and program eligibility can change locally. Confirm attendance assignment with the district before making enrollment decisions.
Compare the surrounding system
Cherokee County has 38 public schools in the current county list. Review the county page and district context before judging one school in isolation.
This district context includes 37 schools. Similar-school links show 5 peer records when available.
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What Dean Rusk Middle School tells a parent
This profile is most useful when it is read against the local system: Cherokee County, Cherokee County, and comparable middle schools.It does not replace local assignment rules, tours, or program verification.
Decision notes
- 6–8 is the first fit check. Verify that the grade span matches the years your student needs, especially around transition grades.
- Regular school type affects comparison. Compare it with other middle schools before treating it like a one-for-one substitute.
- Rural: Fringe matters for daily life. Use the locale and address as a starting point, then confirm commute, boundary, and transportation details locally.
What this page cannot confirm
SchoolsByCounty does not verify attendance assignment, transportation, transfer eligibility, special-program admission, test scores, discipline records, or campus climate for Dean Rusk Middle School. Treat this as a public-data profile and confirm local fit with Cherokee County.
1,473 students
Dean Rusk Middle School reports 1,473 students, near the middle of the same-level county peer set. Among 6 other middle schools in Cherokee County with enrollment data, 3 report fewer students and 3 report more. The peer median is 1,422 students.
7 middle schools
The same-level county median enrollment is 1,473 students. Use it to separate unusually small or large schools from typical peers.
37 district schools
Cherokee County lists 23 primary, 7 middle, 6 high, 1 other schools in the current NCES data. For a middle-school choice, confirm which high school students usually continue to and whether program eligibility changes by address.
District grade-span map
Use the district mix to see whether this school is part of a fuller local pathway or a narrower placement.
Primary
23
Middle
7
High
6
Other
1
Nearby context inside Cherokee County
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School Profile FAQ
Is Dean Rusk Middle School a recommended school?
No. SchoolsByCounty publishes public-school records and county context, not school recommendations. Use this profile as a starting point, then verify fit and assignment with Cherokee County.
Does this page confirm attendance assignment for Dean Rusk Middle School?
No. Attendance zones, transfers, magnet programs, and eligibility rules are set locally. Confirm assignment with the district or official local boundary tools before making enrollment decisions.
Where does the Dean Rusk Middle School data come from?
The school record is based on NCES public school data where fields are available, including school name, district, grade span, school type, enrollment, and related public-school indicators.
How should I compare Dean Rusk Middle School with nearby schools?
Dean Rusk Middle School should be compared with 7 middle schools in Cherokee County, plus other schools in Cherokee County. Start with grade span, reported enrollment, school type, district pathway, and local assignment rules.
What should I verify before moving for Dean Rusk Middle School?
Before using Dean Rusk Middle School in a housing decision, verify attendance boundaries, transportation, transfer rules, program eligibility, and current enrollment procedures with Cherokee County.
Part of Cherokee County
Dean Rusk Middle School is one of 37 schools in this district, serving a reported enrollment of 41,891 students across 37 schools.
Open the district guideSchools in District
37
Reported Enrollment
41,891
37 schools reporting
Other Schools in This District
- Sixes Elementary SchoolPK–5 · PrimaryListed only
- Etowah High School9–12 · HighProfile
- Clayton Elementary SchoolPK–5 · PrimaryListed only
- Ball Ground Elementary SchoolPK–5 · PrimaryListed only
- Macedonia Elementary SchoolPK–5 · PrimaryListed only
- Cherokee High School9–12 · HighProfile
- Woodstock Elementary SchoolPK–5 · PrimaryProfile
- Hickory Flat Elementary SchoolPK–5 · PrimaryListed only
- Oak Grove Elementary SchoolPK–5 · PrimaryListed only
- Free Home Elementary SchoolPK–5 · PrimaryListed only
Similar Schools
Creekland Middle School
Teasley Middle School
Mill Creek Middle School
E. T. Booth Middle School
Woodstock Middle School
Cherokee County Schools
County Context Score
50/100
County-level composite across 38 public schools
Data Sources
Education data sourced from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) Common Core of Data and School District Finance Survey. School scores are derived composite metrics based on available NCES graduation-rate and school-finance signals.
Data is informational only. Coverage varies by county and reporting year. Not for use as the sole basis for educational decisions.