Serving 967 students in grades 6-8, Long Cane Middle School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Georgia for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 24% (which is lower than the Georgia state average of 36%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 31% (which is lower than the Georgia state average of 39%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is equal to the Georgia state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 48% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Georgia state average of 63% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 967 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 48%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in GA
- Math Proficiency: 24% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 31% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), GA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Long Cane Middle School's student population of 967 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 70 teachers has grown by 9% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
Total Students
967 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
70 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Long Cane Middle School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 2,168 schools in Georgia (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Long Cane Middle School is 0.60, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.70. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1187 out of 2168 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
24%
36%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
31%
39%
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
2%
5%
Hispanic
5%
18%
Black
36%
36%
White
52%
37%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
57%
53%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
9%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), GA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Long Cane Middle School's ranking?
Long Cane Middle School is ranked #1187 out of 2,168 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Georgia.
What schools are Long Cane Middle School often compared to?
Long Cane Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Gardner-newman Middle School, Callaway Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
24% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 36% GA state average), while 31% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 39% GA state average).
How many students attend Long Cane Middle School?
967 students attend Long Cane Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
52% of Long Cane Middle School students are White, 36% of students are Black, 5% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Long Cane Middle School?
Long Cane Middle School has a student ration of 14:1, which is equal to the Georgia state average of 14:1.
What grades does Long Cane Middle School offer ?
Long Cane Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8
What school district is Long Cane Middle School part of?
Long Cane Middle School is part of Troup County School District.
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