Awtrey Middle School

This school is the worst I have ever seen with issues of bullying. My child has bullies at school and on the bus and then they taunt him all the way home. No one wants to do anything about it. The school doesn't help with these issues at all. It's out of control at this school. I wouldn't recommend any parent to send their kid to this school. I know several parents with children going through the same issues.
--Submitted by a parent

I am very disapointed by this school. The teachers try so very hard to keep the students under control, but the students still act up. The students are influenced by the wrong things. The bully rate is sky high here, even I had issues being bullied. The principal leadership is very poor also. And, the ones that are doing their work and making the A's are the ones being bullied because the failing kids are intimidated by their abilty to suceed. It literally takes 20 minutes for the the teacher to get all of the students under control. We spend more time getting lectures than doing schoolwork. Kids here love to fail and be a "bad boy/girl", they simply think it's cool.. The classrooms are way too big for one teacher. This school is cheap and has a terriblle learning envoriment. Period.

Awtrey's trachers have been so helpful and cooperative with regards to my son and his special educational needs.
--Submitted by a parent

This is my first year at Awtrey, and I think that this is the BEST school I have ever been to. But for a person like me, I want to be able to show my talents, but there is no kind of group here to join to do that.But other than that, Awtrey is a great school :)
--Submitted by a student

Awtrey has wonderful teachers, counselors, and administrators that care about the students and their educational goals. The principal does not tolerate bullying or disorderly conduct. Many parents outside of the school think Awtrey has a bad reputation, but it is not true. My child is an honor student at Awtrey.
--Submitted by a parent

I have been going to this school for the past 2 years,I am now in the 8th grade.These past years have been very great. All the teachers have been exceptionally nice, the only time teachers have been mean is if a student is bieng insubordant. Overall this school is a wonderfull school.
--Submitted by a student

I've been going to this school since 6th grade and im about to graduate from here this year and going to North Cobb High School. I like this school but the students here are not that much nice. The students here are mostly bullies and im not telling a lie because the longer I have been here I have seen alot what have happened. Don't get me wrong I love this school because they want us to do great in our education. If the students had a better attitude then I will give the school 5 stars.
--Submitted by a student

My daughter attends Awtrey and has had great teachers in the 6th and 7th grades. The principal is an excellent leader and really cares about the students!
--Submitted by a parent

It has been my experience that this school is certainly not one of the better Cobb Cty schools. This school has failed in teaching students critical thinking & problem solving skills. Instead, the curriculm appears to be CRCT based. Those in target classes are doing quite well, it is the general population that gives me much concern. Labeling has become common.
--Submitted by a parent

i don't see [why] so many people say, 'oh my gosh Awtrey is the worst school ever'! well im a student that goes here and has siblings that has gone here and is saying that Awtrey is a great school. I mean its not the bet but it's a good school and I learn a lot there.
--Submitted by a student