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Troup County

Georgia · Public School District
19
Schools
12,280
Students
$13,562
Per-Pupil Spend
-5% nat'l
74.4%
Free Lunch Rate
+22pp vs nat'l
86.6%
Graduation Rate
≈ nat'l avg
District Overview

Troup County is a public school district in Georgia serving 12,280 students across 19 schools. It includes 11 elementary, 3 middle, 5 high schools. Its graduation rate of 86.6% is near the national average of 86.5%. Per-pupil spending of $13,562 is near the national average for a US public school district. 74% of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, reflecting significant economic need in the community. Opportunity scores across its schools are limited, with a district median of 36/100.

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All Schools (19)
Middle Schools3 schools
SchoolGradesStudents
Callaway Middle School06–08759
Gardner-Newman Middle School06–081,039
Long Cane Middle School06–08979
High Schools5 schools
SchoolGradesStudents
Bradfield Center - Ault Academy06–1232
Callaway High School09–12921
LaGrange High School09–121,301
The Hope Academy School06–1277
Troup County High School09–121,341
District Finances
Per-Pupil Expenditure$13,562Near national avg
National avg $14,347
Revenue Sources
41%
41%
State
41.3%
Local (property tax)
40.6%
Federal
18.1%

Funding is shared between state (41%) and local sources (41%), with notable federal support (18%).

Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey. District-level data.
District Snapshot
19
Schools
12,280
Students
74%
Free Lunch
$14K
Per-Pupil
Graduation Rate86.6%
Opportunity Score36/100
StateGeorgia →
School Rankings
Strengths & Considerations
Range of school options
With 19 schools, families have meaningful choice across programs and grade levels.
High economic need in community
74% of students qualify for free or reduced lunch — above the national rate of 52.2% — reflecting broader economic challenges.
Location
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in Troup County?
Troup County has 19 public schools, serving a total of 12,280 students.
What is the graduation rate for Troup County?
The graduation rate is 86.6%, which is above the national average of 86.5%.
How much does Troup County spend per student?
Troup County spends $13,562 per pupil — 5% below the national average of $14,347.
What percentage of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch in Troup County?
74% of students in Troup County qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, compared to the national rate of 52.2%.
Are there charter schools in Troup County?
No, Troup County does not currently include any charter schools.
What grade levels does Troup County serve?
Troup County serves grades PK through 12, covering elementary, middle, and high school levels.
What is the opportunity score for Troup County?
The median opportunity score across schools in Troup County is 36/100. The national median is 50/100. Opportunity scores reflect long-term economic mobility prospects for children who grow up in these communities.
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.