Enrollment
1,399
Georgia · 2024-25 NCES data
High school (grades 9-12) · Lagrange, GA
Lagrange High School
Federal NCES profile for Lagrange High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 41/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 130000100608
👥 S:T ratio 21
📚 AP courses 70
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 7
📋 Attendance 40
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Lagrange High School earns 41/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 96% of Georgia schools.
- #6 of 6
- public schools in Lagrange · Resource Index
- 41
- Resource Index · Typical
- 19.7:1
- large classes for Georgia
- 41.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Lagrange High School has class sizes larger than 96% of Georgia schools. Computed live against every Georgia school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Lagrange High School ranks #6 of 6 public schools in Lagrange, GA.
School address
District: Troup County · Georgia
NCES ID 130000100608 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
71.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
19.7:1
vs 14.4:1 Georgia avg
+37% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
41.0%
vs 60.7% Georgia avg
-32% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Lagrange High School compares with Georgia and U.S. medians
What stands out at Lagrange High School
Lagrange High School is a large high school in Lagrange, Georgia, enrolling 1,399 students.
Class loads run heavy: 19.7:1 is larger than about 96% of Georgia schools and 37% above the 14.4:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 41.0% of students eligible for free meals.
By headcount it is one of the larger campuses in Georgia, bigger than 91% of state schools at 1,399 students.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 2,314 scored Georgia schools.
Among 229 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Georgia schools statewide, it ranks #170, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by African American (43%) and White (34%) (diversity index 67/100).
On the academic-pipeline side it reports 14 Advanced Placement courses.
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 466 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Attendance runs somewhat below the norm, with 24.2% of students chronically absent per the 2021-22 civil-rights collection.
Its district draws 18.1% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Discipline events run high: 412 in- and out-of-school suspensions were reported for 1,399 students in the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
The federal civil-rights collection also records 18 expulsions at this campus for 2021-22.
Troup County also operates Troup County High School (1,272 students) and Long Cane Middle School (988 students) alongside Lagrange High School.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Lagrange High School compares
Lagrange High School on the metrics families compare, against Georgia and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Georgia | Georgia avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 19.7:1 | ▲ 37% | 14.4:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 41.0% | ▼ 32% | 60.7% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,399 | top 9% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
19.7:1
Leaner classes than 17% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
1,399
Bigger than 96% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
41.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 32% below the Georgia average of 60.7%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
19.7:1
students per teacher
- 37% above state mean
Top 96% in Georgia - lower ratio than 4% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
24.2%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$13,130
per pupil, district-wide
- below Georgia avg of $13,863
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors3.0 FTE
Per 466 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
255
in-school suspensions + 157 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 18.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 29.4 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 18 expulsions.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
Student demographics
African American 43.3%
White 34.2%
Hispanic or Latino 14.6%
Two or More 4.6%
Asian 3.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.1%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.1%
Largest group: African American at 43.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 67.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 67.1, Lagrange High School is more mixed than the Georgia school average of 50.0.
Programs
AP courses offered 14
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Troup County, which includes Lagrange High School.
$13,130
Per student
-5%
vs Georgia
Avg $13,863
-21%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 40.6%
State 41.3%
Federal 18.1%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
How Lagrange High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Troup County High School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Long Cane Middle School | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Gardner-Newman Middle School | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Callaway High School | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Franklin Forest Elementary | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Lagrange High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,272
- Students per teacher
- 17.4:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
- Enrollment
- 988
- Students per teacher
- 14.7:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
- Enrollment
- 963
- Students per teacher
- 14.8:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
- Enrollment
- 930
- Students per teacher
- 18.2:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 690
- Students per teacher
- 13.3:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
Similar high schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Georgia, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~1,399 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~19.7:1)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Lagrange High School
How many students attend Lagrange High School?
Lagrange High School has 1,399 students enrolled. It is a high school in Lagrange, GA.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Lagrange High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Lagrange High School is 19.7:1, which is 37% higher than the Georgia average of 14.4:1 and 25% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Lagrange High School?
41.0% of students at Lagrange High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Georgia average of 60.7%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Lagrange High School?
The largest demographic group at Lagrange High School is African American at 43.3% of enrollment, in Lagrange, GA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 67.1/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Lagrange High School?
Lagrange High School has a Resource Investment Index of 41/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 5 factors: student-teacher ratio, AP course offerings, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Lagrange High School rank among public schools in Lagrange?
By Resource Investment Index, Lagrange High School ranks #6 of 6 public schools in Lagrange, GA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Lagrange on the city page.
Is Lagrange High School a good school?
Lagrange High School earns 41/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 96% of Georgia schools. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
What other schools are in Troup County?
Besides Lagrange High School, Troup County also operates Troup County High School (1,272 students), Long Cane Middle School (988 students), and Gardner-Newman Middle School (963 students). See the Troup County district page for the complete list.
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