For the 2025 school year, there are 19 public schools serving 12,278 students in Troup County, GA (there are 8 private schools, serving 1,012 private students). 92% of all K-12 students in Troup County, GA are educated in public schools (compared to the GA state average of 91%).
The top ranked public schools in Troup County, GA are Hillcrest Elementary School, Rosemont Elementary School and Long Cane Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Troup County, GA public schools have an average math proficiency score of 37% (versus the Georgia public school average of 39%), and reading proficiency score of 31% (versus the 40% statewide average). Schools in Troup County have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Georgia public schools.
Minority enrollment is 61% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Georgia public school average of 65% (majority Black).
Best Public Schools in Troup County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Hillcrest Elementary School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
3116 Robert Hayes Rd
Lagrange, GA 30240
(706) 812-7940
Lagrange, GA 30240
(706) 812-7940
Gr: PK-5 | 376 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 29%
Rank: #22.
Rosemont Elementary School
(Math: 57% | Reading: 46%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
4679 Hamilton Rd
Lagrange, GA 30241
(706) 812-7954
Lagrange, GA 30241
(706) 812-7954
Gr: PK-5 | 544 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 21%
Rank: #33.
Long Cane Elementary School
(Math: 51% | Reading: 49%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
238 Long Cane Rd
Lagrange, GA 30240
(706) 812-7948
Lagrange, GA 30240
(706) 812-7948
Gr: PK-5 | 619 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 30%
Rank: #44.
Hollis Hand Elementary School
(Math: 54% | Reading: 45%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
641 Country Club Rd
Lagrange, GA 30240
(706) 883-1580
Lagrange, GA 30240
(706) 883-1580
Gr: PK-5 | 594 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 38%
Rank: #55.
Long Cane Middle School
(Math: 44% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
326 Long Cane Rd
Lagrange, GA 30240
(706) 845-2085
Lagrange, GA 30240
(706) 845-2085
Gr: 6-8 | 973 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 49%
Rank: #66.
Troup County High School
(Math: 49% | Reading: 27%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1920 Hamilton Rd
Lagrange, GA 30241
(706) 812-7957
Lagrange, GA 30241
(706) 812-7957
Gr: 9-12 | 1,344 student Student-Teacher Ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 51%
Rank: #77.
Lagrange High School
(Math: 38% | Reading: 33%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
516 N Greenwood St
Lagrange, GA 30240
(706) 883-1590
Lagrange, GA 30240
(706) 883-1590
Gr: 9-12 | 1,301 student Student-Teacher Ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 63%
Rank: #88.
Bradfield Center - Ault Academy
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1022 E Depot St
Lagrange, GA 30241
(706) 884-1717
Lagrange, GA 30241
(706) 884-1717
Gr: 5-12 | 27 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 48%
Rank: #99.
Hogansville Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
611 E Main St
Hogansville, GA 30230
(706) 812-7990
Hogansville, GA 30230
(706) 812-7990
Gr: PK-5 | 482 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 51%
Rank: #1010.
West Point Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1701 E 12th St
West Point, GA 31833
(706) 812-7973
West Point, GA 31833
(706) 812-7973
Gr: PK-5 | 464 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 70%
Rank: #1111.
Franklin Forest Elementary School
(Math: 36% | Reading: 28%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1 Scholar Ln
Lagrange, GA 30240
(706) 845-7556
Lagrange, GA 30240
(706) 845-7556
Gr: PK-5 | 664 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 79%
Rank: #1212.
Callaway Elementary School
(Math: 33% | Reading: 27%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
2200 Hammett Rd
Lagrange, GA 30241
(706) 845-2059
Lagrange, GA 30241
(706) 845-2059
Gr: PK-5 | 637 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 72%
Rank: #1313.
Ethel W. Kight Elementary School
(Math: 33% | Reading: 23%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
75 Gordon Rd
Lagrange, GA 30240
(706) 812-7943
Lagrange, GA 30240
(706) 812-7943
Gr: PK-5 | 603 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 91%
Rank: #1414.
Callaway High School
(Math: 39% | Reading: 15%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
221 Whitfield Rd
Hogansville, GA 30230
(706) 845-2070
Hogansville, GA 30230
(706) 845-2070
Gr: 9-12 | 939 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 66%
Rank: #1515.
Gardner-newman Middle School
(Math: 23% | Reading: 28%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
101 S Shannon Dr
Lagrange, GA 30241
(706) 883-1535
Lagrange, GA 30241
(706) 883-1535
Gr: 6-8 | 1,020 student Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 71%
Rank: #1616.
Clearview Elementary School
(Math: 27% | Reading: 19%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1905 S Davis Rd
Lagrange, GA 30241
(706) 812-7900
Lagrange, GA 30241
(706) 812-7900
Gr: PK-5 | 642 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 87%
Rank: #1717.
Callaway Middle School
(Math: 24% | Reading: 21%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
2244 Hammett Rd
Lagrange, GA 30241
(706) 845-2080
Lagrange, GA 30241
(706) 845-2080
Gr: 6-8 | 717 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 66%
Rank: #1818.
Berta Weathersbee Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1200 Forrest Ave
Lagrange, GA 30240
(706) 883-1570
Lagrange, GA 30240
(706) 883-1570
Gr: PK-5 | 268 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 94%
Rank: #1919.
The Hope Academy School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: ≤10%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
200 Mooty Bridge Rd
Lagrange, GA 30240
(706) 812-7988
Lagrange, GA 30240
(706) 812-7988
Gr: 6-12 | 64 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 6:1 Minority enrollment: 95%
Troup County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Burwell Psychoeducational Program (Closed 2023)
Special Education School
307 Fort Drive
Lagrange, GA 30240
(706) 884-6001
Lagrange, GA 30240
(706) 884-6001
115 East Cannon St
Lagrange, GA 30241
(706) 883-1540
Lagrange, GA 30241
(706) 883-1540
Gr: PK-5 | 239 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
4117 Greenville Rd
Lagrange, GA 30241
(706) 812-7951
Lagrange, GA 30241
(706) 812-7951
Gr: PK-5 | 247 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 61%
Troup County Student Services Center (Closed 2012)
Alternative School
4864 West Point Rd
Lagrange, GA 30240
(706) 812-7988
Lagrange, GA 30240
(706) 812-7988
525 Park Ave
Lagrange, GA 30240
(706) 883-1555
Lagrange, GA 30240
(706) 883-1555
Gr: PK-5 | 465 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 93%
West Side Magnet School (Closed 2023)
Magnet School
301 Forrest Avenue
Lagrange, GA 30240
(706) 883-1550
Lagrange, GA 30240
(706) 883-1550
Gr: 3-8 | 502 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 42%
1700 Whitesville Rd
Lagrange, GA 30240
(706) 812-7968
Lagrange, GA 30240
(706) 812-7968
Gr: PK-5 | 537 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 86%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Troup County, GA?
The top ranked public schools in Troup County, GA include Hillcrest Elementary School, Rosemont Elementary School and Long Cane Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in Troup County?
19 public schools are located in Troup County.
What percentage of students in Troup County go to public school?
92% of all K-12 students in Troup County are educated in public schools (compared to the GA state average of 91%).
What is the racial composition of students in Troup County?
Troup County public schools minority enrollment is 61% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Georgia public schools average of 65% (majority Black).
Which public schools in Troup County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public schools in Troup County include: Troup County High School vs. Lagrange High School, Lagrange High School vs. Troup County High School, Gardner-newman Middle School vs. Long Cane Middle School
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