Serving 656 students in grades 6-8, Callaway 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 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 21% (which is lower than the Georgia state average of 40%).
The student-teacher ratio of 13:1 is lower than the Georgia state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 68% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Georgia state average of 66% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 656 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 68%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in GA
- Math Proficiency: 24% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 21% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 16% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Callaway Middle School serves the northeast part of Lagrange, GA, encompassing an attendance area of approximately 114.5 square miles. Most students live within a 10-15 minute drive, with the average distance from the school to the edge of the zone being about 6.1 miles, and the furthest point being 10.1 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), GA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Callaway Middle School's student population of 656 students has declined by 12% over five school years.
The teacher population of 50 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
656 students
Showing 2016–2025. View full 25-year historical data
Total Classroom Teachers
50 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. View full 25-year historical data
School Calendar
School Rankings
Callaway Middle School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 2,192 schools in Georgia (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Callaway Middle School is 0.61, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.72. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1700 out of 2192 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
24%
39%
Showing 2013–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
21%
40%
Showing 2012–2022. View full 13-year historical data
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
16%
40%
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
14:1
Showing 2016–2025. View full 25-year historical data
Asian
1%
5%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 21-year historical data
Hispanic
10%
20%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 24-year historical data
Black
53%
36%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 25-year historical data
White
32%
34%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 25-year historical data
Two or more races
4%
5%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 16-year historical data
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. View full 25-year historical data
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)27.4%
26.2%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
63%
Showing 2015–2025. View full 25-year historical data
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (19-20)
9%
6%
Showing 2011–2020. View full 20-year historical data
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), GA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Callaway Middle School's ranking?
Callaway Middle School is ranked #1700 out of 2,192 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Georgia.
What schools are Callaway Middle School often compared to?
Callaway Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Long Cane Middle School, Gardner-newman 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 39% GA state average), while 21% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 40% GA state average).
How many students attend Callaway Middle School?
656 students attend Callaway Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
53% of Callaway Middle School students are Black, 32% of students are White, 10% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Callaway Middle School?
Callaway Middle School has a student ration of 13:1, which is lower than the Georgia state average of 14:1.
What grades does Callaway Middle School offer ?
Callaway Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Callaway Middle School part of?
Callaway Middle School is part of Troup County School District.
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