Serving 1,353 students in grades 9-12, Long County High School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Georgia for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 40% (which is higher than the Georgia state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40% (which is equal to the Georgia state average of 40%).
The student-teacher ratio of 19:1 is higher than the Georgia state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 61% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Georgia state average of 66% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 1,353 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 19:1
- Minority Enrollment: 61%
- Graduation Rate: 91% (Top 50% in GA)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50%
- Math Proficiency: 40% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 40% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 39% (Top 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Long County High School's attendance zone covers the entire school district in Ludowici, GA, encompassing approximately 360 square miles. Families within this area can typically expect a drive of 20 to 30 minutes to reach the school, with the farthest edge of the zone located about 162.7 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), GA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Long County High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Georgia for:
Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools
School Overview
Long County High School's student population of 1,353 students has grown by 25% over five school years.
The teacher population of 70 teachers has grown by 20% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
1,353 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 30-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
70 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 30-year historical data available below ↓
Year Founded
2025
School Calendar
School Rankings
Long County High School ranks within the top 50% of all 2,192 schools in Georgia (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Long County High School is 0.72, which is equal to the diversity score at state average of 0.72. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#851 out of 2192 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
40%
39%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
40%
40%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
39%
40%
Student-Teacher Ratio
19:1
14:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 30-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
19%
20%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 30-year historical data available below ↓
Black
30%
36%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 30-year historical data available below ↓
White
39%
34%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 30-year historical data available below ↓
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
11%
5%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 16-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 30-year historical data available below ↓
Graduation Rate
91%
84.4%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)24.5%
26.2%
Eligible for Free Lunch
74%
63%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 30-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
11%
5%
Showing 2014–2024. Full 26-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Sports
Colors
Blue Tide
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), GA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Long County High School's ranking?
Long County High School is ranked #851 out of 2,192 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Georgia.
What schools are Long County High School often compared to?
Long County High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Bradwell Institute, Johnson High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
40% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 39% GA state average), while 40% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 40% GA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Long County High School?
The graduation rate of Long County High School is 91%, which is higher than the Georgia state average of 84.4%.
How many students attend Long County High School?
1,353 students attend Long County High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
39% of Long County High School students are White, 30% of students are Black, 19% of students are Hispanic, 11% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Long County High School?
Long County High School has a student ration of 19:1, which is higher than the Georgia state average of 14:1.
What grades does Long County High School offer ?
Long County High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Long County High School part of?
Long County High School is part of Long County School District.
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