Very Good
#695 of 2,268 schools in GA
Top 31% in state
Long County High School
High School · Long County · Ludowici, GA
A high school in Ludowici, GA where students score 9 points above what's typical for similar communities.
1844 Ga Highway 57, Ludowici, GA 31316
- Math 52% vs GA 42% (2024)
- Reading 41% vs GA 42% (2024)
- 95.0% 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at Long County High School score 46% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 37%).
2024 GA proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. GA average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 16-year record (2009–2024), then recovered 17 points since 2020, reaching 47% in 2024.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 41% (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 scoreFree/reduced lunch
71.3%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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Where Long County 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 2Car-Dependent
- Bike 25Somewhat Bikeable
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Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$68,006
Median home value
$206,500
Median rent
$989/mo
College educated
11.8%
Homeownership
70.7%
Poverty rate
14.2%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 31316; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
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Nearby same-level schools
1 from a 5-mile search
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Faith Baptist Christian AcademyPrivate · tuition | 7.2 | PK–12 | 1.8 mi | 48 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Long County
- Schools in district
- 4
- Rank in district
- #1 of 4
- District spending per student
- $10,699NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 17.9%Census SAIPE · 2024
Long County High School is listed in Long County; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Long County High School
Long County High School is a public high school in Ludowici, GA, part of Long County, serving approximately 1,288 students in grades 9th-12th with a 19.2:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.4 out of 10 and ranks #695 of 2,268 schools in GA. State assessment records show 41% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 53% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Long County High School
What grades does Long County High School serve?
Long County High School serves students in grades 9th through 12th.
How many students attend Long County High School?
Long County High School has an enrollment of approximately 1,288 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Long County High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Long County High School is 19.2:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Long County High School rank in GA?
Long County High School ranks #695 of 2,268 schools in GA.
What is Long County High School's MySchoolScout rating?
Long County High School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.4 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 Long County High School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Long County High School has 41% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 53% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Is Long County High School a charter school?
No, Long County High School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Long County High School a Title I school?
No, Long County High School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Long County High School?
71.3% of students at Long County 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
- 1,288
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 19.2:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 67
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Distant Rural
- County
- Long County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 25.7%
- Phone
- (912) 545-2135
- 4-Year Graduation
- 95.0%
- Area population (ZIP 31316)
- 13,421
- Area average commute
- 30.6 min
- Area median age
- 34.5
Official sources & links
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 31316; 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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