At a glance
Reported students
849
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
38.7
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
21.9:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
06–08
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
Georgia middle enrollment
65th percentile
Compared with 483 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
679
Luella Middle School: 849 reported students.
State peer staffing position
99th percentile
21.9:1 reported; state peer median 13.9:1. 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
- 928
- Teachers (FTE)
- 42.4
- Student–teacher ratio
- 21.9:1
What the reported data says about Luella Middle School
Luella Middle School is a public middle school serving grades 06–08 in Locust Grove. It is one of 53 current school records connected to Henry County. NCES reports 849 students for 2024–25.
Among 483 middle schools in Georgia with comparable records, this school is larger than the reported median of 733 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 65th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 21.9:1, above the Georgia median of 13.9:1 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 (76.8%) and Hispanic or Latino (11.1%). English learners represent 1.2% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 11.6%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
The 2021–22 civil-rights collection reports gifted and talented programming. Program availability changes, so families should confirm the current catalog and participation rules directly with the school.
Questions worth asking Luella Middle School
- 1How do the reported 21.9:1 student–teacher ratio and 38.7 teacher FTE translate into actual class sizes by grade?
- 2Which advanced, gifted, career, arts, and computer-science courses are available this year, and how do students qualify?
- 3What counseling support is available today? The school reported 2 counselor FTE in 2021–22.
- 4What meal assistance, transportation, after-school, and family-support services are currently available?
Enrollment needs
- English learners
- 1.2%
- Students with disabilities
- 11.6%
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 66.8%
- Lunch program
- Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 2
- Nurses (FTE)
- 1
- 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
- White3.8%
- Hispanic11.1%
- Black76.8%
- Asian2.6%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0.4%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.1%
- Multiracial5.3%
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
Gifted and talented
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.
McDonough Middle School
Middle · Grades 06–08
876 reported students
Hampton Middle School
Middle · Grades 06–08
752 reported students
Eagle's Landing Middle School
Middle · Grades 06–08
974 reported students
Locust Grove Middle
Middle · Grades 06–08
1,010 reported students
Woodland Middle School
Middle · Grades 06–08
679 reported students
Stockbridge Middle School
Middle · Grades 06–08
673 reported students
Public schools near Luella Middle 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 Middle School Middle · Henry County | 06–08 | 752 | 2.7 mi |
| McDonough Middle School Middle · Henry County | 06–08 | 876 | 6.2 mi |
| Impact Academy Middle School Middle · Henry County | 06–08 | 339 | 6.6 mi |
| Dutchtown Middle School Middle · Henry County | 06–08 | 1,108 | 7.1 mi |
| Kennedy Road Middle School Middle · Griffin-Spalding County | 06–08 | 428 | 7.6 mi |
| Eagle's Landing Middle School Middle · Henry County | 06–08 | 974 | 7.9 mi |
Frequently asked questions about Luella Middle School
What grades does Luella Middle School serve?
Luella Middle School reports grades 06–08 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as a middle school in Henry County.
How many students attend Luella Middle School?
Luella Middle School reported 849 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 65th percentile among 483 Georgia middle schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 928 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at Luella Middle School?
The calculated ratio is 21.9:1, based on 849 students and 38.7 full-time-equivalent classroom teachers in 2024–25. The Georgia median for the same school level is 13.9:1. A ratio is not the same as average class size.
Is Luella Middle School a public, charter, or magnet school?
Luella Middle 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 Middle School students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?
66.8% 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 Middle School in?
Luella Middle 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 Middle School?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Hampton Middle School (2.7 mi), McDonough Middle School (6.2 mi), Impact Academy Middle School (6.6 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.