Lovejoy High School is a public high school in Hampton, Georgia, United States. It is the southernmost secondary school in Clayton County. Lovejoy is a part of the Clayton County Public Schools.
Serving 2,049 students in grades 9-12, Lovejoy High 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 11% (which is lower than the Georgia state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 22% (which is lower than 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 99% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Georgia state average of 66% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 2,049 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 19:1
- Minority Enrollment: 99%
- Graduation Rate: 92% (Top 30% in GA)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 11% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 22% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 17% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Lovejoy High School serves the southern part of Hampton, GA, covering an area of approximately 32 square miles. Most students live within a 10-12 minute drive, with the furthest edge of the attendance zone being about 7.2 miles from the school.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), GA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Lovejoy High School's student population of 2,049 students has grown by 9% over five school years.
The teacher population of 109 teachers has grown by 17% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
2,049 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
109 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
Year Founded
1989
School Rankings
Lovejoy High 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 Lovejoy High School is 0.33, 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
#1878 out of 2192 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
11%
39%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
22%
40%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
17%
40%
Student-Teacher Ratio
19:1
14:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
1%
5%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 32-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
14%
20%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 32-year historical data available below ↓
Black
81%
36%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 32-year historical data available below ↓
White
1%
34%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 32-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
3%
5%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 16-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 32-year historical data available below ↓
Graduation Rate
92%
84.4%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)43.3%
26.2%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
63%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (12-13)
10%
7%
Showing 2004–2013. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Sports
Colors
White, Blue
School Mascot
Wildcats
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), GA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Lovejoy High School's ranking?
Lovejoy High School is ranked #1878 out of 2,192 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Georgia.
What schools are Lovejoy High School often compared to?
Lovejoy High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Luella High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
11% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 39% GA state average), while 22% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 40% GA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Lovejoy High School?
The graduation rate of Lovejoy High School is 92%, which is higher than the Georgia state average of 84.4%.
How many students attend Lovejoy High School?
2,049 students attend Lovejoy High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
81% of Lovejoy High School students are Black, 14% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are White.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Lovejoy High School?
Lovejoy High School has a student ration of 19:1, which is higher than the Georgia state average of 14:1.
What grades does Lovejoy High School offer ?
Lovejoy High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Lovejoy High School part of?
Lovejoy High School is part of Clayton County School District.
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