For the 2024 school year, there are 7 public elementary schools serving 5,133 students in Locust Grove, GA.
The top ranked public elementary schools in Locust Grove, GA are New Hope Elementary School, Unity Grove Elementary School and Luella Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Locust Grove, GA public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 23% (versus the Georgia public elementary school average of 38%), and reading proficiency score of 29% (versus the 39% statewide average). Elementary schools in Locust Grove have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Georgia public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 70% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Georgia public elementary school average of 64% (majority Black).
Best Public Elementary Schools in Locust Grove, GA (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
New Hope Elementary School
(Math: 41% | Reading: 41%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1655 New Hope Rd
Locust Grove, GA 30248
(770) 898-7362
Locust Grove, GA 30248
(770) 898-7362
Grades: PK-5
| 637 students
Rank: #22.
Unity Grove Elementary School
(Math: 34% | Reading: 29%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1180 Leguin Mill Rd
Locust Grove, GA 30248
(770) 898-8886
Locust Grove, GA 30248
(770) 898-8886
Grades: K-5
| 765 students
Rank: #33.
Luella Elementary School
(Math: 29% | Reading: 30%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
575 Walker Dr
Locust Grove, GA 30248
(770) 288-2035
Locust Grove, GA 30248
(770) 288-2035
Grades: PK-5
| 631 students
Rank: #44.
Locust Grove Middle School
(Math: 22% | Reading: 32%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
3315 S Ola Rd
Locust Grove, GA 30248
(770) 957-6055
Locust Grove, GA 30248
(770) 957-6055
Grades: 6-8
| 1,084 students
Rank: #55.
Bethlehem Elementary School
(Math: 27% | Reading: 27%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1000 Academic Pkwy
Locust Grove, GA 30248
(770) 288-8571
Locust Grove, GA 30248
(770) 288-8571
Grades: K-5
| 501 students
Rank: #66.
Luella Middle School
(Math: 13% | Reading: 25%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
2075 Hampton Locust Grove Rd
Locust Grove, GA 30248
(678) 583-8919
Locust Grove, GA 30248
(678) 583-8919
Grades: 6-8
| 928 students
Rank: #77.
Locust Grove Elementary School
(Math: 16% | Reading: 21%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
95 Martin Luther King Jr Blvd
Locust Grove, GA 30248
(770) 957-5416
Locust Grove, GA 30248
(770) 957-5416
Grades: PK-5
| 587 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public elementary schools in Locust Grove, GA?
The top ranked public elementary schools in Locust Grove, GA include New Hope Elementary School, Unity Grove Elementary School and Luella Elementary School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Locust Grove, GA?
7 public elementary schools are located in Locust Grove, GA.
What is the racial composition of students in Locust Grove, GA?
Locust Grove, GA public elementary schools minority enrollment is 70% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Georgia public elementary schools average of 64% (majority Black).
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