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Lagrange High School

High School · Troup County · Lagrange, GA

A Troup County high school serving grades 9th – 12th.

516 N Greenwood St, Lagrange, GA 30240

  • Math 42% vs GA 42% (2024)
  • Reading 38% vs GA 42% (2024)
  • 85.0% 4-year graduation

Academics

Full Profile · 4/4 metrics
Student Progress6.2Average25%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data15
Annual Change-4.26 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2024
TrendDeclining
Academics6.7Average25%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency41.8% (2024 GA)
Reading/ELA Proficiency38.1% (2024 GA)
Math vs. State Avg-0.3 pts
Reading vs. State Avg-3.7 pts
Overall Proficiency40% (2024 GA, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)41% (model expectation from 2024 GA)
vs. Expected-0.8 pts
Adjusted Percentile52th
College Readiness6.6Average30%
Graduation rates, AP course participation, and IB availability.
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4-Year Graduation Rate85%
AP Participation27.2%
IB ProgramNo
Resources & Environment3.4Needs Improvement20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio16.9:1
District spending per student$13,298
Chronic Absenteeism24.7%

Students at Lagrange High School score 40% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 41%).

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2024 GA proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. GA average.

Math Proficiency42%(2024 GA)
School
State
42%(2024 GA)
ELA Proficiency38%(2024 GA)
School
State
42%(2024 GA)

Trend

↑ Recovering

Proficiency declined earlier in the 16-year record (2009–2024), then recovered 22 points since 2020, reaching 40% in 2024.

Show all 15 years
2009
Math
80%
ELA
94%
2010
Math
94%
ELA
95%
2011
Math
78%
ELA
90%
2012
Math
66%
ELA
90%
2013
Math
45%
ELA
92%
2014
Math
33%
ELA
48%
2015
Math
40%
ELA
35%
2016
Math
36%
ELA
39%
2017
Math
41%
ELA
35%
2018
Math
44%
ELA
40%
2019
Math
44%
ELA
40%
2020*
Math
25%
ELA
12%
2021*
Math
25%
ELA
12%
2022
Math
43%
ELA
33%
2024
Math
42%
ELA
38%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 49% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 53% (multi-year average, 2009-2024)

* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.

Based on 30 test records from GA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

Equity & diversity

Shown separately, not included in the overall score

Free/reduced lunch

65.9%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

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The neighborhood

Where Lagrange High School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.

Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.

Getting around & local context

  • Walk 62Somewhat Walkable
  • Bike 30Somewhat Bikeable
  • City Safety: High5,114/100K

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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Lagrange), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details

Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.

Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)

Median income

$59,521

Median home value

$221,800

Median rent

$1,035/mo

College educated

28.5%

Homeownership

58.6%

Poverty rate

16.8%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 30240; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

AP/IB Programs3AP courses offered
27.2% participation·State avg: 3 AP courses·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Athletics20sports offered
10 boys'·10 girls'·33 teams (incl. JV)·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Advanced STEM Courses5of 5 advanced subjects offered
Algebra II, Advanced Math, Calculus, Chemistry, Physics·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Gifted & Talented ProgramAvailable
This school offers a gifted and talented program for qualifying students.·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

3 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
The Hope Academy SchoolEnrollment path unverified5.36–120.6 mi64Compare →
Bradfield Center - Ault AcademyEnrollment path unverifiedNot rated5–121.2 mi27Compare →
Lagrange AcademyPrivate · tuition7.1privatePK–121.4 mi242Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.

Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.

Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.

Troup County

Schools in district
19
Rank in district
#9 of 18
District spending per student
$13,298NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
22.1%Census SAIPE · 2024

Lagrange High School is listed in Troup County; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Lagrange High School

Lagrange High School is a public high school in Lagrange, GA, part of Troup County, serving approximately 1,301 students in grades 9th-12th with a 16.9:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.9 out of 10 and ranks #1,310 of 2,268 schools in GA. State assessment records show 49% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 53% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Lagrange High School

What grades does Lagrange High School serve?

Lagrange High School serves students in grades 9th through 12th.

How many students attend Lagrange High School?

Lagrange High School has an enrollment of approximately 1,301 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Lagrange High School?

The student-teacher ratio at Lagrange High School is 16.9:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Lagrange High School rank in GA?

Lagrange High School ranks #1,310 of 2,268 schools in GA.

What is Lagrange High School's MySchoolScout rating?

Lagrange High School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.9 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.

What are the test scores at Lagrange High School?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Lagrange High School has 49% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 53% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).

Is Lagrange High School a charter school?

No, Lagrange High School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is Lagrange High School a Title I school?

No, Lagrange High School is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Lagrange High School?

65.9% of students at Lagrange High School qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.

School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)

Grades
9th – 12th
Enrollment
1,301
Student-Teacher Ratio
16.9:1
Teachers (FTE)
77
Type
regular
Setting
Distant Town
County
Troup County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
24.7%
4-Year Graduation
85.0%
Area population (ZIP 30240)
31,670
Area average commute
22.4 min
Area median age
38
About this school's data

Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.

School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
  • Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
MySchoolScout rating and rank
MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
  • Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
  • Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
Math proficiency
State department of education · 2024 GA · Medium confidence
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Source period: 2024 GA. A newer release may be available.
  • Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
Reading/ELA proficiency
State department of education · 2024 GA · Medium confidence
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Source period: 2024 GA. A newer release may be available.
  • Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
Student progress (growth)
NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
  • Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
  • Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
  • Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 30240; this does not measure the attendance area.
Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.

Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2024; directory SY 2023–24

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