Lagrange High School
Lagrange High School serves 1,208 students in grades 9-12.
Lagrange High School placed in the top 50% of all schools in Georgia for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%) for the 2017-18 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 41% (which is lower than the Georgia state average of 42%) for the 2017-18 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 35% (which is lower than the Georgia state average of 42%) for the 2017-18 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 18:1 is higher than the Georgia state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 56% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Georgia state average of 60% (majority Black).
School Overview
Lagrange High School's student population of 1,208 students has declined by 7% over five school years.
The teacher population of 68 teachers has declined by 6% over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades 9-12 |
| Total Students | 1,208 students |
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| Total Classroom Teachers | 68 teachers |
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School Comparison
Lagrange High School is ranked within the top 50% of all 2,188 schools in Georgia (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2017-18 school year.
The diversity score of Lagrange High School is 0.62, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.69. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2017-2018 School Year Data | This School | State Level (GA) |
Overall Testing Rank | #1079 out of 2188 schools (Top 50%) | |
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 41% | 42% |
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 35% | 42% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 18:1 | 15:1 |
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| American Indian | n/a | n/a |
| Asian | 4% | 4% |
| Hispanic | 6% | 15% |
| Black | 43% | 37% |
| White | 44% | 40% |
| Hawaiian | n/a | n/a |
| Two or more races | 3% | 4% |
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Diversity Score | 0.62 | 0.69 |
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Graduation Rate | 82% | 83% |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 47% | 56% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 6% | 5% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Troup County School District | |
Source: 2017-2018 (latest school year available) NCES, GA Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
The nearest high school and middle school to Lagrange High School is Bradfield Center - Ault Academy (1.2 miles away)
The nearest elementary school is Hollis Hand Elementary School (1.1 miles away)
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- School (Math and Reading Proficiency) Location Miles Grades Students
- Lagrange Hollis Hand Elementary School Math: 59% | Reading: 55%Rank:9/Top 20% Grades: PK-5 | 602 students10
1.1 miles
641 Country Club Rd
Lagrange, GA 30240
(706) 883-1580 1.1 PK-5 602 - Lagrange Bradfield Center - Ault Academy Special Education School
Math: ≤20% | Reading: <50%Rank:5/Bottom 50% Grades: 6-11 | 34 students10
1.2 miles
1022 E Depot St
Lagrange, GA 30241
(706) 884-1717 1.2 6-11 34 - Lagrange Berta Weathersbee Elementary School Math: 6-9% | Reading: 6-9%Rank:1/Bottom 50% Grades: PK-5 | 335 students10
1.7 miles
1200 Forrest Ave
Lagrange, GA 30240
(706) 883-1570 1.7 PK-5 335 - Lagrange Franklin Forest Elementary School Math: 47% | Reading: 30%Rank:6/Top 50% Grades: PK-5 | 769 students10
1.9 miles
1 Scholar Ln
Lagrange, GA 30240
(706) 845-7556 1.9 PK-5 769 - Lagrange Ethel W. Kight Elementary School Math: 25% | Reading: 18%Rank:2/Bottom 50% Grades: PK-5 | 620 students10
2.1 miles
75 Gordon Rd
Lagrange, GA 30240
(706) 812-7943 2.1 PK-5 620
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