Best Schools in Lagrange, Georgia
20 schools · 11 Elementary · 3 Middle · 4 High · 2 Other
Choosing a school in Lagrange?
Use this page to compare every school in Lagrange by level, neighborhood, and district — and find the right fit, not just the top of the list.
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Hillcrest Elementary School
Elementary · Troup County. Ranked from real test data; use the map and table below to check address fit.
Rosemont Elementary School
Elementary · Troup County. Ranked from real test data; use the map and table below to check address fit.
Hollis Hand Elementary School
Elementary · Troup County. Ranked from real test data; use the map and table below to check address fit.
The short answer
The top-rated schools in Lagrange for 2026 are Hillcrest Elementary School (8.9/10), Rosemont Elementary School (7.8/10), and Hollis Hand Elementary School (7.7/10), based on MySchoolScout's analysis of real test data across 18 rated schools. Ratings blend student growth, poverty-adjusted academic achievement, and school environment (plus college readiness for high schools), with equity shown as context, not scored; schools with estimated (proxy) scores are excluded from this ranking.
Schools
20
16 public · 4 private
Avg Score
6.1
out of 10
Median Home
$194,700
home value · ACS
District
1
serving the city
Schools
20
16 public · 4 private
Avg Score
6.1
out of 10
Median Home
$194,700
home value · ACS
District
1
serving the city
Rates 7.4/10 despite 100% of students being economically disadvantaged. That's about 2.3 points higher than its student-poverty level predicts. Roughly as clean a case of strong results without an affluent-ZIP price tag as you'll find among Lagrange schools.
STAAR proficiency rose +13.7 points from 2022 to 2024. That's the biggest jump among Lagrange schools across the two most recent comparable testing years.
Top-Rated Schools in Lagrange
Ranked by MySchoolScout composite using only schools with real test data (18 of 20). "Value" = points above what student poverty predicts. Estimated (proxy) scores are excluded.
| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Hillcrest Elementary School | 8.9 / 10 |
| 2 | Rosemont Elementary School | 7.8 / 10 |
| 3 | Hollis Hand Elementary School | 7.7 / 10 |
| 4 | Long Cane Elementary School | 7.5 / 10 |
| 5 | Clearview Elementary School | 7.4 / 10 |
| 6 | Lagrange Academy | 7.1 / 10 |
| 7 | Long Cane Middle School | 6.2 / 10 |
| 8 | Franklin Forest Elementary | 6.1 / 10 |
| 9 | Lagrange High School | 5.9 / 10 |
| 10 | Troup County High School | 5.7 / 10 |
See every school — including those with estimated data — in the full directory below. How we rate schools.
Family Snapshot
At a glance- Avg school rating
- 6.1/10
- Median household income
- $53,755
- Median home value
- $194,700
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 23%
- Avg commute
- 23 min
- Owner-occupied homes
- 55%
33% of schools rated 7+
Census ACS, ZIPs in this city
Owner-occupied units
Adults 25+
Workers age 16+
Of occupied housing units
How Lagrange compares
Georgia rank
#147 of 240
cities by avg. school score
Vs. state average
-0.2
below Georgia avg (6.3)
Median household income
$54k
77% of Georgia median
Schools in this city
18
About Schools in Lagrange, Georgia
LaGrange is a mid-sized Georgia city with 15 ranked public schools and an overall average rating of 7.0 out of 10. That number reflects genuine range: 8 of the 15 schools — 53 percent — score 7.0 or higher, meaning more than half of the city's campuses clear a solid performance bar. The remaining 47 percent score below that threshold, so school assignment decisions carry real weight here.
The city's top performers concentrate at the elementary level. Hillcrest Elementary leads LaGrange with a 9.4 out of 10 — the highest score in the city by a significant margin. Rosemont Elementary follows at 8.7, Berta Weathersbee Elementary at 8.5, and Ethel W. Kight Elementary at 8.3. Long Cane Elementary rounds out the top five at 8.0. Five elementary campuses scoring 8.0 or higher is a strong pattern: parents of younger children have multiple high-performing options to evaluate, not just a single outlier at the top.
The city average of 7.0 tells parents less than the distribution behind it. Hillcrest's 9.4 and the 7.0 mean exist in the same city, but they represent materially different academic environments. Parents should look at individual school ratings — not the city-level average — before drawing conclusions about what their child will actually experience.
For families relocating to LaGrange, the most practical first step is confirming your address's attendance zone and pulling the rating for that specific campus. If the assigned school falls short of your target, check whether open enrollment or intra-district transfer options are available. The data here clearly rewards parents who compare at the campus level rather than treating the city-wide average as a reliable proxy for school quality.
Elementary Schools
11 schools| # | School | Rating | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 376 students · Pre-K–5th | 8.9 | ||
| 2 | 544 students · Pre-K–5th | 7.8 | ||
| 3 | 594 students · Pre-K–5th | 7.7 | ||
| 4 | 619 students · Pre-K–5th | 7.5 | ||
| 5 | 642 students · Pre-K–5th | 7.4 | ||
| 6 | 664 students · Pre-K–5th | 6.1 | ||
| 7 | 603 students · Pre-K–5th | 5.1 | ||
| 8 | 268 students · Pre-K–5th | 4.7 | ||
| 9 | 637 students · Pre-K–5th | 4.1 | ||
| Private Schools 2 schools Private and public school ratings use different data sources and scoring models. Scores are not directly comparable across school types. | ||||
| 1 | Hillside Montessori
Private
40 students · Pre-K–7th | 5.7 | ||
Show all 11 elementary schools in Lagrange
Private and public school ratings use different data sources and scoring models, so scores are not directly comparable across school types.
Middle Schools
3 schools| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 973 students · 6th–8th | 6.2 |
| 2 | 717 students · 6th–8th | 4.5 |
| 3 | 1,020 students · 6th–8th | 4.4 |
High Schools
4 schools| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1,301 students · 9th–12th | 5.9 |
| 2 | 1,344 students · 9th–12th | 5.7 |
| 3 | 64 students · 6th–12th | 5.3 |
| 4 | 27 students · 5th–12th | — |
Other Schools
2 schools| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Lagrange Academy
Private
242 students · Pre-K–12th | 7.1 |
| 2 | Lafayette Christian School
Private
317 students · Pre-K–12th | 5.3 |
Schools in Lagrange
Lagrange, Georgia · 20 schools
Community Demographics
Census ACS 2022 5-Year Estimates across 2 ZIP codes
Median Income
$53,755
Median Home Value
$194,700
Median Rent
$1,056/mo
Population
56,560
College Educated
23%
Homeownership
55%
Avg Commute
23 min
Poverty Rate
19.5%
Community Profile
Lagrange has a median household income of $53,755. It is a community where 23% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher. The median home value in the area is $194,700, with a median rent of $1,056/month. The area has a poverty rate of 19.5%. The average commute for residents is 23 minutes. Source: U.S. Census ACS 2022 5-Year Estimates.
Schools by Level
- State
- Georgia
- Elementary
- 11
- Middle
- 3
- High
- 4
- Other
- 2
Resources
School District
Nearby Cities
Other Major Cities in Georgia
Top metros statewide by school count.
How we rate schools
A clear 1–10 score built from public data — growth, academics, and learning environment. No hidden criteria, no pay-to-play.
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Common questions about schools in Lagrange, Georgia
How many schools are in Lagrange, Georgia?
Lagrange has 20 schools, including 16 public and 4 private schools spanning elementary, middle, and high school levels.
What is the average school rating in Lagrange, Georgia?
The average MySchoolScout composite score for schools in Lagrange is 6.1 out of 10, built from student growth, poverty-adjusted academic achievement, and school environment — plus college readiness for high schools.
What is the top-ranked school in Lagrange, Georgia?
The top-ranked school in Lagrange on MySchoolScout is Hillcrest Elementary School with a composite score of 8.9/10.
What is the best elementary school in Lagrange, Georgia?
The top-ranked elementary school in Lagrange on MySchoolScout is Hillcrest Elementary School with a composite score of 8.9/10.
What is the best middle school in Lagrange, Georgia?
The top-ranked middle school in Lagrange on MySchoolScout is Long Cane Middle School with a composite score of 6.2/10.
What is the best high school in Lagrange, Georgia?
The top-ranked high school in Lagrange on MySchoolScout is Lagrange High School with a composite score of 5.9/10.
How many school districts serve Lagrange, Georgia?
Lagrange is served by 1 school district: Troup County.
What is the education level in Lagrange, Georgia?
According to Census data, 23% of adults in Lagrange have earned a bachelor's degree or higher.
What is the median income in Lagrange, Georgia?
The median household income in Lagrange is approximately $53,755 according to Census ACS 2022 estimates.
Are there private schools in Lagrange, Georgia?
Yes, Lagrange has 4 private schools alongside 16 public schools. The top-rated private school is Lagrange Academy with a score of 7.1/10.
What is the student-teacher ratio in Lagrange, Georgia?
The average student-teacher ratio across schools in Lagrange is 18.1:1. This ratio varies by school, so families should check individual school profiles for specific classroom sizes.
How does MySchoolScout rate schools in Lagrange, Georgia?
MySchoolScout rates schools using publicly available data from the NCES Common Core of Data and state education departments. Each school receives a 1-10 composite score built from Student Growth, Poverty-Adjusted Academic Achievement, and School Environment — plus College Readiness for high schools. Weights vary by school level, and equity data is shown for context but not scored.
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Data from NCES Common Core of Data, Georgia Dept. of Education, and U.S. Census ACS for the 2023–24 school year. Rankings computed by MySchoolScout. See all data sources.