Garrett Middle School

5235 Austell Powder Springs Road Southwest

School District

Cobb County
Grade

6-8
Teacher/Student Ratio

1:16
Type

public

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Reviews

Submitted by student on May 10, 2024

Good school to go to for students like me
Submitted by other on February 26, 2024

I did encounter some bullying, but not as much as Lindley. Most teachers there are amazing. The orchestra teacher from 2022 and the male 7th grade teacher from 2022. The lunch was way better than Lindleys current n in general I’d prefer the school. The principal was direct but a little too rude. The office lady’s were good/fair to deal with. The bus times tho are a small bit iffy. Sometimes I would get home at 5:05 n then my bus was late n I got home around 6:00
Submitted by parent on July 31, 2023

This school was a horror story for my family. The principal K. Brown for 6th grade students may need more training on how to lead teachers. If you have concerns about your child being bullied or Special Needs learning, she will pretend to care but then speak to you in a sarcastic and condescending way. Under K. Browns leadership, we've had teachers ask us angrily what's wrong with our child who's Special Needs, allow kids to yell and bully our child in front of the class. When one of my kids found herself in a terrible bullying incident where her phone was taken and stomped in the bathroom, she left us feeling so helpless. This was the worst experience that we've ever had at a Cobb County public school. Please try to get approved for school choice and find a school that's better for your child!I would like to shine some light on the following staff that went above and beyond:Mr. Gibson Ms. Shavers Ms. Anderson - Assistant Principal - She should be the Head Principal.
Submitted by parent on March 20, 2019

My son comes home everyday depressed because he's bullied. I understand some of the students are a product of their environment and staff deals with a lot. But if a parent and student is constantly stating the obvious about a huge bullying problem, do not be surprised when the student explodes because of the excessive bullying. I DO NOT RECOMMEND THIS SCHOOL.
Submitted by parent on January 16, 2019

Horrible I hate this school I wish I could move my son out of it ASAP he has become depressed and beats himself up verbally because of what he is exposed to at that school
Submitted by student on March 03, 2017

i think this because that recently this school has gone under some changes the inly problems are between the students themselves this school has great staff but changes take time
Submitted by student on March 03, 2017

I feel as if this school is good but its kids that have troubles because they haven't been disciplined. The food a just horrible but the teachers are nice. I hate how some teachers just care about the money but they at least try they're best. The school need way more funding and need to stop overpricing things. I love this school but the school is the way it is because half of the people aren't ready for change. Prepare them for it.
Submitted by parent on December 09, 2015

Garrett middle school is a great school my child has had a great year so far!
Submitted by parent on June 09, 2015

very unprofessional. no organization at all. needs a complete overhaul in staff the children don't have any leadership
Submitted by parent on May 20, 2015

I am not a fan of this school. My daughter has only completed one school year and she was miserable. She's an honor student (which they never put her in honor classes). They only give 2 report cards a year which I think is also ridiculous. The kids are rude. The teachers see and hear the boys calling the girls derogatory name and nothing is done. Bullying at this school is HIGH. My daughter hated to get up and go to school and then they had the nerve to recommend a self esteem class to her. Like really? She was getting teased because "she thinks she's cute" or "she has weave" or a certain boy took interest in her. I hate this school. If your child is honors and mature, please send them some place else.
Submitted by other on September 15, 2013

I think Garrett is a okay school .. I've been here since the 6th grade and i've been in the advanced placement classes sine, but in sixth grade we had 3 wonderful teachers but when we were in the 7th grade they were all gone we had 3 teachers. They are still here in my 8th grade year we want them all gone they dont teach us anything , they are very rude , disrespectful and dishonest. I am looking into going to Lindley or East Cobb for the rest of my 8th grade year. im just being completely honest.
Submitted by other on September 09, 2013

I honestly think that Garrett middle school should have some changes done to it, I don't like the way how students act during school hours and how there aren't any expectations and/ or organization. What I'm trying to figure out is why isn't there any signs in the hallway to tell where what class is where?
Submitted by parent on April 24, 2013

I would never recommend this school for anyone! I am aiming hard to have my children away from this district before the beginning of a new school year. The teachers amd some administration is very unprofessional! My child grades has slipped and his whole outlook has changed. It has been told to me that the school is flooded with drugs and gangs . The administration so busy trying to make themselves look good they make complaints and suspend the kids who are really no big threat! They should take the time and effort to find the bigger problems and correct them. They should also make some of those teachers go back and take some refresher courses maybe the students would do better academically! Don't get me wrong there are some staff who are there cause they love their jobs but there are also those who are just there for a pay check! Horrible school low grades, low budget teachers, administration and no extra curriculum activities...
Submitted by other on March 24, 2013

This school is horrible. In sixth grade I was bullied,and when i went to the consular she did nothing.The 7th grade administrator will give you OSS (out of school suspension) for any reason (even over things she's not allowed to do). Before I came to this school I was an A/B student,now because of horrible teachers I'm now a B/C student with the occasional A..I have all advanced/gifted classes,and there are only a few high quality teachers at this school. Some of the teachers,are very disorganized,and do not know what they're teaching. There are also a lot of fights monthly. In February there were 7 fights alone. The lunch and breakfast are actually very good,but very greasy. We have a very good principal. Overall I wouldn't recommend this school to anyone.I cant wait till I go to a different school for 8th grade.