Troup County

LaGrange, Georgia — 19 schools

12,280
Total Enrollment
19
Schools
$13,562
Per-Pupil Spending
Other, High
School Types

District-Level NCES Analysis

Troup County operates 19 public schools serving 12,280 students, placing it among the smaller districts in Georgia. The school portfolio breaks down into 13 other, 3 high, 3 middle schools, giving families a clear picture of grade-band coverage before they move, rent, or enrol. Aggregated across those campuses, enrollment totals 12,262 pupils using the NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) 2022-23 release, and the district is geographically located in Troup County County.

Per-pupil expenditure runs $13,562 according to the NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey, which aggregates every revenue and spending line reported under federal accounting standards. The funding mix is 40.6% local, 41.3% state, and 18.1% federal — a breakdown that matters because districts leaning heavily on local revenue are more exposed to property-tax swings, while higher federal shares typically track Title I concentration. Average teacher compensation clocks in at $70,759 per NCES F-33, a signal of the district's ability to recruit and retain staff against neighbouring districts. The district's equity score — 38/100, ranked #156 of 216 in Georgia against a state average of 50 — measures how evenly funding reaches schools within its boundaries.

Academic infrastructure includes 3 of 19 schools offering Advanced Placement (37 AP courses district-wide), a 464.6:1 student-counselor ratio, above the 250:1 ASCA recommendation, and 25.9% chronic absenteeism from the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection. Demographically, the student body averages 45.3% African American, 37.2% White, 11.0% Hispanic or Latino across the district's schools.

Troup County school enrollment varies 58× across entities

Troup County school enrollment ranges from 24 students (lowest) to 1,399 students (highest), a spread of 1,375 students. That ratio is among the widest observed and reflects extreme enrollment heterogeneity — the district operates both small specialty programs and large comprehensive campuses inside a single budgeting unit. Per-school staffing ratios, programme availability, and capital-renovation cycles often diverge inside the same district based on enrollment shape.

Source: NCES Common Core of Data NCES Common Core of Data

Troup County has higher-than-average Title I eligibility — 74.8% of the population qualifies for free or reduced-price lunch

free or reduced-price lunch eligibility is the federal threshold for Title I funding allocations, established under the Every Student Succeeds Act (ESSA, 2015). Areas above 75% eligibility receive concentration grants on top of the basic Title I formula. Regions with eligibility this high typically draw a substantially larger federal funding share relative to their local tax base, which can either offset or reinforce existing gaps depending on allocation policy.

Source: ESSA Title I Part A; ED EDFacts file system ESSA Title I Part A; ED EDFacts file system

Troup County student-counselor ratio is 465:1 — high (typically associated with staffing constraints that limit per-student counselor time; CRDC data shows higher ratios cluster in larger urban systems)

student-counselor ratio is the simplest comparative metric but it does not capture the full picture: the ratio counts FTE counselors against total enrollment — districts that contract intervention or social-emotional staff outside the counselor classification may be under-counted Higher values may reflect larger urban scale or recent resource constraints that have widened the gap.

Source: NCES Civil Rights Data Collection NCES Civil Rights Data Collection

Troup County chronic absenteeism rate is 25.9% — near the typical range (US average ~28) — aligned with the national post-pandemic baseline of roughly 28% chronic absenteeism

chronic absenteeism rate is the simplest comparative metric but it does not capture the full picture: a student is chronically absent if they miss ≥10% of enrolled days for any reason — illness, family obligations, or disengagement Variation between sub-units within Troup County is typically wider than the Troup County-aggregate figure suggests.

Source: NCES Civil Rights Data Collection 2021-22 NCES Civil Rights Data Collection 2021-22

Where does the funding come from?

18.1%
Federal
41.3%
State
40.6%
Local

Funding Equity

38
Equity Score
156 / 216
State Rank
50
State Average

This district scores below average on funding equity. High reliance on local revenue or lower spending may contribute.

Local Rent Costs

Fair Market Rents in Troup County county, where this district is located.

$805
Studio/mo
$947
1 BR/mo
$1,167
2 BR/mo
$1,459
3 BR/mo
$1,781
4 BR/mo

Average Teacher Salary

$70,759
Average annual teacher salary

Source: NCES CCD F-33 (Finance Survey).

Teacher salary data from NCES CCD F-33 Finance Survey.

Student Demographics

Average demographic composition across 19 schools in Troup County.

White 37.2%
Hispanic or Latino 11.0%
African American 45.3%
Asian 1.3%
Multiracial 5.0%

Source: NCES CCD School Membership 2024-25.

Programs & Resources

3 / 19
Schools with AP
37 AP courses total
464.6:1
Student-Counselor Ratio
25.9%
Chronically Absent

Source: NCES Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22.

Schools in Troup County

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools are in Troup County?

Troup County has 19 schools, including 3 high, 3 middle, 13 other. Total enrollment is 12,280 students.

How much does Troup County spend per student?

Troup County spends $13,562 per student. The district has an equity score of 38/100, ranking #156 in Georgia.

What is the average teacher salary in Troup County?

The average teacher salary in Troup County is $70,759 per year, according to the NCES CCD F-33 Finance Survey.

What is the average rent near Troup County?

The HUD Fair Market Rent for a 2-bedroom in Troup County County is $N/A/month (2026). This affects housing affordability for families in the district.

What is the demographic composition of Troup County?

Troup County students are 45.3% African American, 37.2% White, 11.0% Hispanic or Latino, 1.3% Asian, averaged across 19 schools. Source: NCES CCD Membership 2024-25.

What is the equity score for Troup County?

Troup County has an equity score of 38/100, ranking #156 out of 216 districts in Georgia. This score measures resource distribution fairness across schools in the district.

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