Public schools in LaGrange, GA
15 open public schools with an address in LaGrange, operated by 1 education agency. Compare size, staffing, grade spans, and school type, then confirm assignment with the district.
Public schools
15
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
Reported students
10,330
15 schools reporting · NCES 2024–25
Median student–teacher ratio
14.5:1
Georgia median 13.7:1
Charter schools
0
0 virtual
An overview of LaGrange public schools
The federal directory lists 15 public schools in LaGrange, GA: 9 elementary, 3 middle, 3 high. The 15 schools that reported 2024–25 membership enrolled 10,330 students, an average of 689 per school. The largest campus is LaGrange High School (1,399 students), and the largest elementary school is Franklin Forest Elementary (690).
Every listed school belongs to Troup County. City names come from school mailing addresses, which often differ from district or municipal boundaries.
Across schools that reported staffing, the median student–teacher ratio is 14.5:1, higher than the statewide school median of 13.7:1. A ratio counts classroom-teacher FTE against total enrollment, so specialized programs and part-time staffing can move it; ask schools for actual class sizes by grade.
Among 2 high and combined schools with 2021–22 civil-rights data, 2 reported students enrolled in AP courses and 2 of 2 reported computer-science classes. Confirm current course catalogs directly with each school.
About 91% of students in reporting schools were eligible for free or reduced-price meals in 2024–25. This describes the community served; it is not a quality signal, and community-eligibility schools can report differently.
School districts and agencies serving LaGrange
Elementary schools in LaGrange
9| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Berta Weathersbee Elementary School Troup County | PK–05 | 252 | 10.7:1 | |
| Callaway Elementary School Troup County | PK–05 | 638 | 14.3:1 | |
| Clearview Elementary School Troup County | PK–05 | 676 | 15.2:1 | |
| Ethel W. Kight Elementary School Troup County | PK–05 | 656 | 14.2:1 | |
| Franklin Forest Elementary Troup County | PK–05 | 690 | 13.8:1 | |
| Hillcrest Elementary School Troup County | PK–05 | 390 | 14.9:1 | |
| Hollis Hand Elementary School Troup County | PK–05 | 579 | 14.5:1 | |
| Long Cane Elementary School Troup County | PK–05 | 605 | 15.6:1 | |
| Rosemont Elementary School Troup County | PK–05 | 542 | 14.2:1 |
Middle schools in LaGrange
3| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Callaway Middle School Troup County | 06–08 | 656 | 13.2:1 | |
| Gardner-Newman Middle School Troup County | 06–08 | 963 | 15.2:1 | |
| Long Cane Middle School Troup County | 06–08 | 988 | 14.6:1 |
High schools in LaGrange
3| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bradfield Center - Ault Academy Troup County | 05–12 | 24 | 3:1 | |
| LaGrange High School Troup County | 09–12 | 1,399 | 17.5:1 | |
| Troup County High School Troup County | 09–12 | 1,272 | 17.8:1 |
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White38.4%
- Hispanic12.6%
- Black41.8%
- Asian1.8%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0.3%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.1%
- Multiracial5.2%
Enrollment-weighted across 15 LaGrange schools with NCES CCD 2024–25 race/ethnicity counts (10,330 students). Privacy suppression can leave small gaps.
Questions about public schools in LaGrange
How many public schools are in LaGrange, GA?
The current NCES directory lists 15 open public schools with a location address in LaGrange: 9 elementary, 3 middle, 3 high. Together they reported 10,330 students in 2024–25. The count includes charter, alternative, and special-purpose public schools; it excludes private schools.
Which school districts serve LaGrange?
All listed public schools with an address in LaGrange belong to Troup County. Mailing cities do not always match district boundaries, so confirm the district for a specific home address.
What is the largest public high school in LaGrange?
LaGrange High School reported the largest high-school enrollment in LaGrange, with 1,399 students in 2024–25 (grades 09–12). Size is a description of the campus, not a quality measure.
Are there charter schools in LaGrange?
No school with an address in LaGrange is identified as a charter school in the current NCES directory. Families may still have charter or virtual options elsewhere in Georgia.
What is the typical student–teacher ratio in LaGrange schools?
The median reported student–teacher ratio across LaGrange public schools is 14.5:1, higher than the Georgia school median of 13.7:1. The ratio divides enrollment by classroom-teacher FTE; it is not an average class size.
Does living in LaGrange guarantee a seat at a specific school?
No. Assignment depends on the district's attendance boundaries, programs, and enrollment rules, which can split a city or cross city lines. Use the district profile and its official boundary or school-locator tool to confirm the assigned school for an exact address.
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Sources: NCES Common Core of Data 2025–26 preliminary directory (schools, grades, addresses, charter status) and 2024–25 nonfiscal files (enrollment, teachers, race/ethnicity, meal eligibility); Civil Rights Data Collection 2021–22 (AP and computer science). Cities are grouped by school mailing address. Methodology · All Georgia cities