Locust Grove Middle

Locust Grove Middle serves 1,066 students in grades 6-8 in Locust Grove, Georgia, operating as a regular public school in Henry County. With 55 full-time equivalent teachers, the school maintains a student-teacher ratio of 19.4:1, providing a sizeable learning environment for middle school students. Academically, the school has room for growth, with 30% of students performing at proficient levels or above in English Language Arts and Reading, while 40% achieve proficiency in Mathematics.

These results place Locust Grove Middle at #1151 among Georgia's 2,271 schools, positioning it in the 49th percentile statewide. The school's MySchoolScout rating of 5.4 out of 10 reflects its focus on student development as it works to strengthen academic outcomes. The school draws from a community where families have a median household income of $80,151 and median home values of $228,000.

About 26% of residents hold bachelor's degrees or higher, and the area maintains a relatively low poverty rate of 8.4%. Located on South Ola Road in a rural setting near town, Locust Grove Middle serves a growing community of over 31,000 residents in the 30248 ZIP code area.

Located in a rural area, Locust Grove Middle may involve longer commutes for some families. Rural schools often serve as community anchors and may have smaller class sizes, but parents should consider transportation logistics, after-school program availability, and access to specialized services.