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Locust Grove Middle

3315 S Ola Rd, Locust Grove, GA 30248Henry County →
Federal DataRegular SchoolGrades 06–08Non-Charter
1,103
Students
Total enrolled
$13,123
Per-Pupil Spend
Nat'l avg $14,347
↓ 9% vs nat'l
21.2 : 1
Student:Teacher
Nat'l avg 15.4:1
↑ 37% vs nat'l
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Large public school
Serves 1,103 students in grades 06–08 in Locust Grove, Georgia.
9% below average funding
District spends $13,123 per pupil, 9% less than the national average of $14,347.
21.2 : 1 student-teacher ratio
This is near the national average of 15.4:1.
About This School

Locust Grove Middle is a very large middle in Locust Grove, Georgia, serving grades 06–08 with 1,103 students. The district invests $13,123 per student — 9% below the national average of $14,347, with a 21.2:1 student-teacher ratio that is higher than the national norm of 15.4:1. About 51% of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, indicating a mixed-income student body.

Student Body & Demographics at Locust Grove Middle

1,103
Total Students
21.2 : 1
Student:Teacher
51%
Free Lunch
52
Teacher FTE
Grade Range
PK
K
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
Highlighted grades (06–08) are served by this school
Gender Distribution524 male · 579 female
48%
52%
Male 48%Female 52%
Free / Reduced Lunch Eligibility51%
National avg 52% · 563 students
Student Composition
32%
12%
50%
White32%
Hispanic / Latino12%
Black50%
Multiracial5%
NCES Common Core of Data · Race/ethnicity self-reported · NCES ID: 130282003937

School Resources & Funding

Per-Pupil Expenditure$13,123Near avg
National avg $14,347
Per-Pupil Spending Comparison
This school
$13,123
State avg
$15,679
National avg
$14,347
How School Funding Is Typically Spent
44%
19%
12%
15%
Instruction$5,774
Student Support$2,493
Administration$1,575
Operations$1,968
Other$1,312
Estimated using national average spending distribution (NCES) · School-level breakdowns not publicly reported
Of the $13,123 spent per student, an estimated $5,813 (~44%) goes directly to classroom instruction.
Where Funding Comes From
41%
48%
State government
40.8%
Local (property tax)
47.9%
Federal programs
11.3%
NCES F-33 Finance Survey · District-level data applied to this school
Strengths & Considerations
Strengths
  • Traditional public school — open enrollment, no application process required
Strengths and considerations are derived from federal data thresholds — not editorial judgements. See data sources below.
K–12 Pathway in District
Elementary
Dutchtown Elementary SchoolOakland Elementary SchoolOla Elementary SchoolWesley Lakes Elementary School
+8 more
↓
Middle
Ola Middle SchoolEagle's Landing Middle SchoolDutchtown Middle SchoolUnion Grove Middle
+4 more
↓
High School
Dutchtown HighOla High SchoolUnion Grove HighEagle's Landing High School
+6 more
School Profile
TypeRegular School
LevelMiddle
Grades06 – 08
Location—
CountyHenry County
CharterNo
VirtualNo
DistrictHenry County →
Phone: (770)957-6055
NCES ID: 130282003937
Who Is This School For?

Best suited for families in Locust Grove seeking a public middle school, especially those prioritizing a solid, no-frills public education. We always recommend an in-person visit and a conversation with current families before making any enrollment decision.

More in Henry County
High
Dutchtown High
1,861 students · 09–12
43% FRL
High
Ola High School
1,764 students · 09–12
26% FRL
High
Union Grove High
1,648 students · 09–12
24% FRL
High
Eagle's Landing High School
1,642 students · 09–12
● 40 opp48% FRL
High
Locust Grove High
1,637 students · 09–12
41% FRL
High
Stockbridge High School
1,543 students · 09–12
● 39 opp54% FRL
High
Luella High School
1,373 students · 09–12
44% FRL
High
Woodland High School
1,334 students · 09–12
● 39 opp42% FRL
District School Rankings
Location
3315 S Ola Rd, Locust Grove, GA 30248
Data Sources & Transparency
Enrollment & Profile
NCES Common Core of Data. Grades, enrollment, demographics, school characteristics. Updated annually.
Funding & Spending
NCES F-33 Finance Survey. District-level spending data. School-level breakdowns are not publicly reported.
Graduation Rate
EDFacts Adjusted Cohort Graduation Rate (ACGR). High schools only. Small cohorts may be range-coded for privacy.
Opportunity Score
Opportunity Atlas (Chetty, Friedman et al., Harvard/Census Bureau). Census tract outcomes for children born in the 1980s.
Fact-Based Rankings
Best-school rankings are computed from federal metrics only — enrollment, per-pupil spending, student-teacher ratio, opportunity score, and graduation rate. No editorial opinion or paid placements.
Equity Data (Coming Soon)
AP access, counselor ratios, and chronic absenteeism from the CRDC will be added in a future update.

Questions to Ask on Your School Visit

Research shows the most important factors are invisible in the data. Here is what to ask when you visit.

Middle
1
How does the school support the transition from elementary?
Orientation programs, peer mentoring
2
What electives and clubs are available?
Arts, STEM, sports, extracurriculars
3
How are students grouped for core subjects?
Tracking policies can affect equity
4
What is the school's homework and study policy?
Look for balance and academic support
5
How is bullying and social pressure addressed?
Anti-bullying policies, counselor availability
6
What advanced or enrichment options exist?
Honors courses, gifted programs
7
What does the school do with student performance data?
How data is used to personalize instruction
8
How would you describe teacher retention here?
High turnover can disrupt continuity of learning
9
What's the culture around student diversity and inclusion?
How differences are celebrated and managed

Frequently Asked Questions

About this school and the data on this page

About This Data

All figures on this page come directly from US federal open datasets — NCES Common Core of Data, EDFacts, and the Opportunity Atlas — and we work hard to keep them accurate and up to date. That said, federal data is published on an annual cycle, so some figures may not yet reflect the very latest school-year changes or local updates. We recommend using this page as a helpful starting point and cross-checking with the school or district directly, or visiting the NCES Common Core of Data and ed.gov for the most authoritative figures before making any important decisions.