Serving 1,103 students in grades 6-8, Locust Grove Middle School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Georgia for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 22% (which is lower than the Georgia state average of 37%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 32% (which is lower than the Georgia state average of 40%).
The student:teacher ratio of 21:1 is higher than the Georgia state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 68% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Georgia state average of 64% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 1,103 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 21:1
- Minority Enrollment: 68%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in GA
- Math Proficiency: 22% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 32% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 16% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), GA Dept. of Education
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Locust Grove Middle School's student population of 1,103 students has grown by 6% over five school years.
The teacher population of 52 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
Total Students
1,103 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
52 teachers
Students by Grade
Locust Grove Middle School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 2,204 schools in Georgia (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Locust Grove Middle School is 0.64, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.71. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1408 out of 2204 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
22%
37%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
32%
40%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
16%
40%
Student : Teacher Ratio
21:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
5%
Hispanic
12%
18%
Black
50%
36%
White
32%
36%
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
5%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
44%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), GA Dept. of Education
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Locust Grove Middle School is ranked #1408 out of 2,204 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Georgia.
What schools are Locust Grove Middle School often compared to?
Locust Grove Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Luella Middle School, Ola Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
22% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 37% GA state average), while 32% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 40% GA state average).
How many students attend Locust Grove Middle School?
1,103 students attend Locust Grove Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
50% of Locust Grove Middle School students are Black, 32% of students are White, 12% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Locust Grove Middle School?
Locust Grove Middle School has a student ration of 21:1, which is higher than the Georgia state average of 14:1.
What grades does Locust Grove Middle School offer ?
Locust Grove Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8
What school district is Locust Grove Middle School part of?
Locust Grove Middle School is part of Henry County School District.
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