Palmer Middle School
Kennesaw, GA 30144
Phone: (770) 591-5020
Fax: (770) 591-5032
District: Cobb County School District
GreatSchools Rating
public • Grades 6-8 • 1071 students
Kennesaw's Palmer Middle School serves grades 6-8 in the Cobb County School District. It is among the few public middle schools in Georgia to receive a distinguished GreatSchools Rating of 9 out of 10.
Palmer Middle School is a public school in the Cobb County School District located in Kennesaw, GA. The principal of Palmer Middle School is Cathy Wentworth. As of 2014, the students are 49.8% White, non-Hispanic; 26% Black, non-Hispanic; 15.1% Hispanic; and 4.9% Multiracial. 39.2% of students are participating in a free or reduced-price lunch program. 6.3% of students are english learners.
Student Ethnicities
| Ethnicity | School | District | State |
|---|---|---|---|
| White, non-Hispanic | 49.8% | 39.4% | 41.5% |
| Black, non-Hispanic | 26% | 33.6% | 38.3% |
| Hispanic | 15.1% | 18.5% | 13.2% |
| Multiracial | 4.9% | 3.4% | 3.2% |
| American Indian/Alaskan Native | — | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| Asian | — | — | 3.6% |
Student Subgroups
| Subgroup | School | District | State |
|---|---|---|---|
| Students participating in a free or reduced-price lunch program | 39.2% | 44% | 59% |
| English learners | 6.3% | 10.9% | 7.2% |
| # | Name | Type | City | State | Overall Rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Heritage Farms | Neighborhood/Subdivision | Marietta | GA | 3.8 mi | |
| 2 | Garden Hills | Condominium/Townhouse | Atlanta | GA | 18.5 mi |
| # | Name | City | State | Overall Rating | Distance |
|---|
| Base | Distance |
|---|---|
| Dobbins ARB | 9.9 mi. |
| Fort Gillem | 32.8 mi. |
| Camp Frank D Merrill | 47.7 mi. |
