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44 Cobb Schools Recognized as State Math Leaders

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Cobb Schools named state Math Leaders

Following the State Superintendent’s in-person recognition of Cobb schools as literacy leaders, the Georgia Department of Education (GaDOE) has announced that 44 Cobb schools are state math leaders. Cobb’s math leaders are sprinkled throughout the county and across all school levels. 

Recognizing the fundamental importance of mathematics in students’ educations and future careers, the Georgia Department of Education recognizes schools, like the ones in Cobb, with exceptional achievement or growth in mathematics as Math Leaders. 

Schools were recognized for achievement or growth in the percentage of students scoring at the Proficient Learner level or above in mathematics. The 2023-2024 Math Leader Awards criteria recognize the crucial importance of numeracy skills in fifth and eighth grades and require higher growth from schools with lower achievement levels. 

Awards were given at the elementary and middle school levels and at the high school level based on the Algebra: Concepts and Connections EOC, which is the state test for mathematics in high school. 

“Congratulations to our first-ever Math Leader schools!” State School Superintendent Richard Woods said. “The skill of numeracy is an essential one, both as students progress through their K-12 education and in their futures. These schools and their educators, students, families, and communities have worked hard to implement the new K-12 Mathematics Standards and prepare all students for life. I commend them on their outstanding work.” 

Throughout the fall, Superintendent Woods will visit schools identified as Math Leaders to recognize and congratulate them. 

“What a great opportunity to celebrate and recognize the outstanding accomplishments of students and educators in the state of Georgia,” said Dr. April Aldridge, GaDOE Deputy Superintendent of Teaching & Learning. “Georgia’s new K-12 Mathematics Standards have been implemented with intentionality and a commitment to expand opportunities for students. We applaud the hard work that has resulted in the accomplishments recognized by the Math Leader designation.” 

Math Leader qualifications are based on students achieving the Proficient Learner level or above on the Georgia Milestones mathematics assessments. (According to the Georgia Milestones results, Cobb students led their metro peers in math.) 

The results of the 2024-24 Georgia Milestones assessments were an early indicator of the success of the new K-12 Mathematics Standards adopted in 2021 and first implemented in classrooms during the 2023-2024 school year. Students showed strong improvement in mathematics, with scores increasing on six of the seven tests. Several assessments saw exceptionally high growth, including eight-point increases in eighth-grade math and high-school Algebra. 

Cobb Math Leaders:

  • Addison Elementary School, 3rd Grade Growth; 5th Grade Gateway Growth
  • Allatoona High School, HS Growth
  • Awtrey Middle School, HS Achievement
  • Bells Ferry Elementary School, 5th Grade Gateway Growth
  • Betty Gray Middle School, HS Outstanding Achievement
  • Bullard Elementary School, 5th Grade Gateway Growth
  • Campbell Middle School, HS Achievement; HS Growth
  • Chalker Elementary School, 5th Grade Gateway Growth
  • Cheatham Hill Elementary School, 5th Grade Gateway Growth
  • Cobb Horizon High School, 8th Grade Gateway Growth; HS Growth
  • Cooper Middle School, HS Achievement
  • Daniell Middle School, HS Achievement
  • Davis Elementary School, 3rd Grade Growth; 5th Grade Gateway Growth
  • Dickerson Middle School, 8th Grade Gateway Achievement; 8th Grade Gateway Growth; HS Outstanding Achievement
  • Dodgen Middle School, HS Achievement
  • Durham Middle School, 8th Grade Gateway Growth; HS Achievement; HS Growth
  • East Cobb Middle School, HS Outstanding Achievement
  • Eastvalley Elementary School, 5th Grade Gateway Growth
  • Floyd Middle School, HS Achievement; HS Growth
  • Ford Elementary School, 5th Grade Gateway Growth
  • Garrett Middle School, HS Achievement; HS Growth
  • Griffin Middle School, 8th Grade Gateway Growth; HS Outstanding Achievement
  • Hightower Trail Middle School, HS Outstanding Achievement
  • Keheley Elementary School, 5th Grade Gateway Growth
  • Kennesaw Mountain High School, High School Growth
  • Lassiter High School, HS Growth
  • Lindley Middle School, 8th Grade Gateway Growth; HS Growth
  • Lost Mountain Middle School, 7th Grade Growth; 8th Grade Gateway Growth; HS Achievement
  • Lovinggood Middle School, 8th Grade Gateway Growth; HS Achievement; HS Growth
  • Mabry Middle School, HS Outstanding Achievement
  • McCleskey Middle School, HS Outstanding Achievement
  • McClure Middle School, 6th Grade Growth; 8th Grade Gateway Growth; HS Outstanding Achievement
  • McEachern High School, HS Growth
  • Murdock Elementary School, 5th Grade Gateway Growth
  • Palmer Middle School, 8th Grade Gateway Growth
  • Pearson Middle School, HS Growth
  • Pickett's Mill Elementary School, 4th Grade Growth; 5th Grade Gateway Growth
  • Pine Mountain Middle School, 7th Grade Growth; 8th Grade Gateway Growth; HS Outstanding Achievement
  • Pope High School, HS Growth
  • Powers Ferry Elementary School, 5th Grade Gateway Growth
  • Simpson Middle School, 8th Grade Gateway Growth; HS Achievement
  • Smitha Middle School, HS Achievement; HS Growth
  • Tapp Middle School, HS Achievement; HS Growth
  • Varner Elementary School, 5th Grade Gateway Growth