Dacula Middle School
Principal: Kimberly Bussey
137 Dacula Road, Dacula, GA 30019
School Highlights
Dacula Middle School offers a robust Connections and CTAE program that connects students' learning to the real-world, which includes opportunities to support the community. Additionally, DMS 8th graders are provided with 6 courses that may provide Carnegie Unit credit towards high school.
The following school highlights showcase how Dacula Middle School is fulfilling Gwinnett County Public School's four strategic priorities of Empathy, Equity, Effectiveness, and Excellence. Visit the School Profile Dashboard to find more detailed data on our school.
- For the second consecutive year, Dacula Middle School was recognized by the state as a Georgia Master of Mathematics School, highlighting the school’s continued commitment to excellence in mathematics instruction and student achievement.
- Dacula Middle School was recognized as a Distinguished PBIS School by the Georgia Department of Education. This recognition reflects the hard work, commitment, and intentional focus placed on building a positive school culture and climate where students thrive academically, socially, and emotionally.
- Several DMS World Language students earned recognition on national assessments. Students participating in the National French Exam, Le Grand Concours, earned Honorable Mention honors, while students participating in the National Spanish Exam earned Silver Medals and additional Honorable Mention distinctions.
- At the Gwinnett Science and Engineering Fair, DMS students demonstrated exceptional innovation and achievement. One team earned 1st Place in Engineering Technology and advanced to the state competition. Additionally, two teams earned 2nd Place, two teams earned 3rd Place, and two teams received Honorable Mention recognition in their respective categories.
- All DMS Fine Arts ensembles earned Superior Ratings at the 2025 Large Group Performance Evaluation, demonstrating outstanding achievement and excellence in music performance.
- The DMS Robotics Team, the “RoboDiggers,” won the FIRST LEGO League Regional Tournament Regional Tournament and advanced to Super Regionals, showcasing exceptional teamwork, problem-solving, and engineering skills. In its inaugural year, the DMS VEX Robotics Team competed in the VEX Robotics Competition, ranked among the Top 10 teams, and advanced to the State Championship, marking an impressive first year of competition.
- The DMS Speech and Debate Team competed against schools across the country and earned 1st Place honors in multiple categories. Additionally, DMS drama students participated in Dramarama, where they were recognized for Best Use of Props, and two students earned Best Actor honors.
- The DMS Future Business Leaders of America chapter continues to rank among the two largest chapters in the state of Georgia. The chapter was recognized as Chapter of the Year and received the prestigious Gold Chapter of the Year Award. Students competed at the FBLA State Leadership Conference, bringing home several Top 10 placements, including multiple 1st Place finishes. Several students also qualified to attend the FBLA National Leadership Conference in San Antonio, Texas. In addition, the chapter earned the Hollis and Kitty Guy Gold Seal Award for active participation in projects and programs aligned with FBLA’s mission and goals.
- Dacula Middle School students operate The Falcons Nest, a school-based enterprise and learning lab that serves staff, students, and the community while providing students with opportunities to develop and apply future-ready college and career skills. Dacula Middle School was also recognized at the Georgia State Capitol for its continued work in entrepreneurship education.
- Dacula Middle School offers an extensive selection of career-focused learning opportunities through its Connections program. Students have access to 11 courses aligned with Career, Technical, and Agricultural Education (CTAE), three of which offer high school credit. Students may also earn high school credit in Spanish and French through Connections courses. Additional Carnegie Unit opportunities include Enhanced Algebra I and High School Physical Science, providing students with advanced academic pathways before entering high school.