Public schools in Locust Grove, GA
9 open public schools with an address in Locust Grove, operated by 1 education agency. Compare size, staffing, grade spans, and school type, then confirm assignment with the district.
Public schools
9
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
Reported students
7,992
9 schools reporting · NCES 2024–25
Median student–teacher ratio
15.7:1
Georgia median 13.7:1
Charter schools
0
0 virtual
An overview of Locust Grove public schools
The federal directory lists 9 public schools in Locust Grove, GA: 5 elementary, 2 middle, 2 high. The 9 schools that reported 2024–25 membership enrolled 7,992 students, an average of 888 per school. The largest campus is Locust Grove High (1,572 students), and the largest elementary school is Unity Grove Elementary School (882).
Every listed school belongs to Henry 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 15.7:1, 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 64% 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 Locust Grove
Elementary schools in Locust Grove
5| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bethlehem Elementary School Henry County | PK–05 | 630 | 15.7:1 | |
| Locust Grove Elementary School Henry County | PK–05 | 576 | 13.1:1 | |
| Luella Elementary School Henry County | PK–05 | 616 | 14.3:1 | |
| New Hope Elementary Henry County | PK–05 | 621 | 13.6:1 | |
| Unity Grove Elementary School Henry County | PK–05 | 882 | 15.1:1 |
Middle schools in Locust Grove
2| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Locust Grove Middle Henry County | 06–08 | 1,010 | 17.4:1 | |
| Luella Middle School Henry County | 06–08 | 849 | 21.9:1 |
High schools in Locust Grove
2| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Locust Grove High Henry County | 09–12 | 1,572 | 17.8:1 | |
| Luella High School Henry County | 09–12 | 1,236 | 18.3:1 |
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White19.9%
- Hispanic10.5%
- Black61.7%
- Asian1.4%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0.2%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.1%
- Multiracial6.2%
Enrollment-weighted across 9 Locust Grove schools with NCES CCD 2024–25 race/ethnicity counts (7,992 students). Privacy suppression can leave small gaps.
Questions about public schools in Locust Grove
How many public schools are in Locust Grove, GA?
The current NCES directory lists 9 open public schools with a location address in Locust Grove: 5 elementary, 2 middle, 2 high. Together they reported 7,992 students in 2024–25. The count includes charter, alternative, and special-purpose public schools; it excludes private schools.
Which school districts serve Locust Grove?
All listed public schools with an address in Locust Grove belong to Henry 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 Locust Grove?
Locust Grove High reported the largest high-school enrollment in Locust Grove, with 1,572 students in 2024–25 (grades 09–12). Size is a description of the campus, not a quality measure.
Are there charter schools in Locust Grove?
No school with an address in Locust Grove 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 Locust Grove schools?
The median reported student–teacher ratio across Locust Grove public schools is 15.7:1, 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 Locust Grove 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