Serving 1,066 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 19:1 is higher than the Georgia state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 71% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Georgia state average of 65% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: 6-8
Enrollment: 1,066 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 19:1
Minority Enrollment: 71%
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
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 0.62, 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.
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?
1,066 students attend Locust Grove Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
53% of Locust Grove Middle School students are Black, 29% of students are White, 12% of students are Hispanic, and 6% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Locust Grove Middle School?
Locust Grove Middle School has a student ration of 19:1, 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?
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Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: 6-8
Enrollment: 1,066 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 19:1
Minority Enrollment: 71%
Overall Testing Rank
: Bottom 50%
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
