At a glance
Reported students
1,236
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
67.5
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
18.3:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
09–12
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
Georgia high enrollment
59th percentile
Compared with 479 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
679
Luella High School: 1,236 reported students.
State peer staffing position
87th percentile
18.3:1 reported; state peer median 15.7:1. Ratio is not class size.
Historical enrollment and staffing · CRDC 2021–22
These older figures are kept separate from 2024–25 statistics and benchmarks. Differences between years can reflect changes in enrollment, staffing, or reporting scope.
- Students
- 1,402
- Teachers (FTE)
- 63.45
- Student–teacher ratio
- 22.1:1
What the reported data says about Luella High School
Luella High School is a public high school serving grades 09–12 in Locust Grove. It is one of 53 current school records connected to Henry County. NCES reports 1,236 students for 2024–25.
Among 479 high schools in Georgia with comparable records, this school is larger than the reported median of 1,075 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 59th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 18.3:1, above the Georgia median of 15.7:1 for the same school level. This ratio uses total enrollment and teacher FTE; it is not an average classroom headcount and can be affected by special programs or part-time staffing.
The largest reported race and ethnicity groups are Black (76.7%) and Hispanic or Latino (10.8%). English learners represent 1.3% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 11.9%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
The 2021–22 civil-rights collection reports AP student enrollment, gifted and talented programming, computer science. The school reported 20 AP courses. Program availability changes, so families should confirm the current catalog and participation rules directly with the school.
Questions worth asking Luella High School
- 1How do the reported 18.3:1 student–teacher ratio and 67.5 teacher FTE translate into actual class sizes by grade?
- 2Have the reported academic programs changed since the 2021–22 CRDC collection?
- 3What counseling support is available today? The school reported 4 counselor FTE in 2021–22.
- 4What meal assistance, transportation, after-school, and family-support services are currently available?
Enrollment needs
- English learners
- 1.3%
- Students with disabilities
- 11.9%
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 58.4%
- Lunch program
- Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 4
- Nurses (FTE)
- 0
- Psychologists (FTE)
- 0
- Social workers (FTE)
- 1
CRDC 2021–22 full-time-equivalent counts; verify current assignments with the school.
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White4.9%
- Hispanic10.8%
- Black76.7%
- Asian2.1%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0.2%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.2%
- Multiracial5.1%
Race/ethnicity: NCES CCD 2024–25. English learner and disability context: CRDC 2021–22. Lunch eligibility: NCES CCD 2024–25. Privacy rules can produce missing values.
Programs reported by the school
AP student enrollment
Students enrolled
20 distinct courses reported
Gifted and talented
Offered
Computer science
Offered
CRDC 2021–22: the AP flag records student enrollment; gifted and computer-science fields describe reported programs/classes. Confirm current courses and eligibility with the school.
Other schools in Henry County
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
Woodland High School
High · Grades 09–12
1,251 reported students
Hampton High School
High · Grades 09–12
1,165 reported students
McDonough High School
High · Grades 09–12
1,359 reported students
Stockbridge High School
High · Grades 09–12
1,456 reported students
Locust Grove High
High · Grades 09–12
1,572 reported students
Eagle's Landing High School
High · Grades 09–12
1,578 reported students
Public schools near Luella High School
Closest campuses by straight-line distance between NCES geocodes, favoring the same school level. Distance is not drive time or an attendance assignment.
| School | Grades | Students | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hampton High School High · Henry County | 09–12 | 1,165 | 3.2 mi |
| McDonough High School High · Henry County | 09–12 | 1,359 | 5.5 mi |
| Impact Academy High School High · Henry County | 09–12 | 449 | 6.2 mi |
| EXCEL Academy High · Henry County | 06–12 | 213 | 6.2 mi |
| Dutchtown High High · Henry County | 09–12 | 1,821 | 7.1 mi |
| Martha K. Glaze Regional Youth Detention Center High · Department of Juvenile Justice | 05–12 | 21 | 7.4 mi |
Frequently asked questions about Luella High School
What grades does Luella High School serve?
Luella High School reports grades 09–12 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as a high school in Henry County.
How many students attend Luella High School?
Luella High School reported 1,236 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 59th percentile among 479 Georgia high schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 1,402 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at Luella High School?
The calculated ratio is 18.3:1, based on 1,236 students and 67.5 full-time-equivalent classroom teachers in 2024–25. The Georgia median for the same school level is 15.7:1. A ratio is not the same as average class size.
Is Luella High School a public, charter, or magnet school?
Luella High School is a public school and is not a charter school. Enrollment is generally based on Henry County attendance boundaries and transfer rules.
What share of Luella High School students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?
58.4% of students were eligible for free or reduced-price lunch in 2024–25. This describes the students served and is not a quality measure.
Which school district is Luella High School in?
Luella High School is part of Henry County, based in McDonough, GA, which operates 53 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near Luella High School?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Hampton High School (3.2 mi), McDonough High School (5.5 mi), Impact Academy High School (6.2 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.