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6.3avg / 10

Troup County School District

School District · Lagrange, Georgia

Students: 12,278
Teachers (FTE): 868

Avg Rating

6.3

out of 10

Schools

19

11 elem, 3 mid, 5 high

Enrollment

12,278

Student-Teacher Ratio

14.1:1

How this district compares

Georgia rank

#107 of 179

districts by avg. composite

Vs. state average

-0.0

below Georgia avg

Per-pupil spending

$13,298

$830 vs Georgia median

District size

12,278 students

Much larger than Georgia median

The short answer

Troup County ranks #107 of 179 Georgia districts by overall school rating. Troup County's schools with real test data average 6.3/10 across 18 schools. Its top-rated schools are Long Cane Middle School (7.6/10), Callaway Elementary School (7.4/10), and Hillcrest Elementary School (7.4/10). Schools with estimated (proxy) scores are excluded from this ranking.

Best value · beats the odds
Long Cane Middle School

Rates 7.6/10 despite 74% of students being economically disadvantaged. That's about 1.3 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 Troup County schools.

Most improved · 2022 → 2024
Callaway High School

STAAR proficiency rose +15.2 points from 2022 to 2024. That's the biggest jump among Troup County schools across the two most recent comparable testing years.

Top-Rated Schools in Troup County

Ranked by MySchoolScout composite rating using only schools with real test data (18 of 19). "Value" = points above what student poverty predicts. Estimated (proxy) scores are excluded.

#SchoolRating
1Long Cane Middle School7.6 / 10
2Callaway Elementary School7.4 / 10
3Hillcrest Elementary School7.4 / 10
4Callaway Middle School7.0 / 10
5Gardner-Newman Middle School6.7 / 10
6Callaway High School6.4 / 10
7Franklin Forest Elementary6.4 / 10
8Rosemont Elementary School6.4 / 10
9Hollis Hand Elementary School6.3 / 10
10West Point Elementary School6.3 / 10

See all 19 schools — including those with estimated data — in the full directory below. How we rate schools.

About Troup County

Troup County is a Lagrange, Georgia school district serving 19 schools.The district educates 12,278 students with a student-teacher ratio of 14.1:1. District-level spending was $13,298 per student in fiscal year 2023 (NCES F-33).

With an average rating of 6.3/10, Troup County demonstrates solid academic performance.

The highest-rated school in the district is Long Cane Middle School, which has a composite score of 7.6/10.

In standardized testing, Troup County students show an average math proficiency of 47.7% and ELA proficiency of 48.9%.

The district includes 11 elementary schools, 3 middle schools, and 5 high schools.

District Map

Schools in Troup County, colored by MySchoolScout rank. Click a pin for details.

District Average Test Scores

Math Proficiency47.7%
School
State
Not reported
ELA Proficiency48.9%
School
State
Not reported

Average proficiency across all schools in Troup County with test data.

District Details

State
Georgia
City
Lagrange
Total Enrollment
12,278
Teachers (FTE)
868
District spending per student
$13,298NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
Child poverty rate
22.1%Census SAIPE · 2024
District directory year
2023

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools are in Troup County?

Troup County has 19 schools in total — 11 elementary, 3 middle, and 5 high schools. You can explore each school's ratings and details on this page.

What is the average rating for Troup County?

The average composite rating for Troup County is 6.3/10. This score is calculated from the individual ratings of all schools with academic data in the district.

What is the district spending per student in Troup County?

Troup County's district-level spending was $13,298 per student in fiscal year 2023, according to NCES F-33. This is district context, not an individual-school expense.

What is the student-teacher ratio in Troup County?

The average student-teacher ratio in Troup County is 14.1:1.

What is the top-rated school in Troup County?

Long Cane Middle School is the highest-rated school in Troup County with a composite score of 7.6/10.

What are the test scores in Troup County?

Across schools in Troup County with test data, the average math proficiency is 47.7% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 48.9%. These figures represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding grade-level standards.

How does Troup County compare to other districts in Georgia?

Troup County has an average school rating of 6.3/10 across 19 schools. Families can compare this to other districts in Georgia by visiting individual district pages. Factors like school size, available programs, and community demographics also play a role in choosing the right fit.

How does MySchoolScout rate schools?

MySchoolScout ratings blend student growth, poverty-adjusted academic performance, and learning environment — plus college readiness for high schools. Weights vary by school level, and equity data is shown for context without being factored into the score. Learn more about our rating system on our methodology page.

District Averages

Overall Rating
6.3/10
Math Proficiency
47.7%
ELA Proficiency
48.9%

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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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.

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