- Enrollment
- 1,821
- Students per teacher
- 18.8:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Locust Grove, GA
Locust Grove High
Federal NCES profile for Locust Grove High, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 28/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 130282003928
👥 S:T ratio 22
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 21
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Locust Grove High earns 28/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 96% of Georgia schools.
- #9 of 9
- public schools in Locust Grove · Resource Index
- 28
- Resource Index · Lower
- 19.6:1
- large classes for Georgia
- 34.5%
- free-lunch eligible
Locust Grove High has class sizes larger than 96% of Georgia schools. Computed live against every Georgia school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Locust Grove High ranks #9 of 9 public schools in Locust Grove, GA.
School address
District: Henry County · Georgia
NCES ID 130282003928 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-5 students YoY
Locust Grove High held near 1,632 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-5 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 80.4 → 86.7 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-5 students YoY 130282003928 · Locust Grove, GA High · MID · TRAD
1,572 enr · 19.6:1 · 34.5% lunch · RII 28
Nearest enrollment peer: Dutchtown High (1,821 students)
Locust Grove High held near 1,632 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-5 headcount). Teacher FTE added 80.4 → 86.7 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Georgia schools → · Find another →
Locust Grove High in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Dutchtown High
Dutchtown High
1,821 students
- Union Grove Hi
Union Grove High
1,622 students
- Ola High Schoo
Ola High School
1,586 students
- Eagle's Landin
Eagle's Landing High School
1,578 students
- This school
Locust Grove High
1,572 students
- Stockbridge Hi
Stockbridge High School
1,456 students
What this shows Locust Grove High reports 1,572 students on the CCD universe file.
How Locust Grove High compares
Locust Grove High held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Georgia and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Georgia | Georgia avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 19.6:1 | ▲ 36% | 14.4:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 34.5% | ▼ 43% | 60.7% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,572 | top 7% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
19.6:1
Leaner classes than 17% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
1,572
Bigger than 96% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
34.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 43% below the Georgia average of 60.7%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
19.6:1
students per teacher
- 36% 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
47.3%
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
$12,373
per pupil, district-wide
- below Georgia avg of $14,615
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors4.0 FTE
Per 393 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
306
in-school suspensions + 129 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 19.5 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 27.7 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
African American 53.8%
White 29.1%
Hispanic or Latino 10.6%
Two or More 5.7%
Asian 0.6%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.1%
Largest group: African American at 53.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 61.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 61.1, Locust Grove High is more mixed than the Georgia school average of 50.0.
Programs
AP courses offered 12
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Henry County reports $12,373 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Locust Grove High Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dutchtown High | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Union Grove High | Similar size | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Ola High School | Similar size | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Eagle's Landing High School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Stockbridge High School | Similar size | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Locust Grove High's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,622
- Students per teacher
- 20:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- Enrollment
- 1,586
- Students per teacher
- 17.8:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- Enrollment
- 1,578
- Students per teacher
- 21:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
- Enrollment
- 1,456
- Students per teacher
- 18:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
Similar high schools in Locust Grove
1 comparable high schools (grades 9-12) serving the same city.
Nationwide high schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~1,572 students)
Frequently asked questions about Locust Grove High
How many students attend Locust Grove High?
Locust Grove High has 1,572 students enrolled. It is a high school in Locust Grove, GA. CCD year-over-year: 1,637 (2022-23) → 1,632 (2023-24), nearly flat (-5).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Locust Grove High?
The student-teacher ratio at Locust Grove High is 19.6:1, which is 36% 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 Locust Grove High?
34.5% of students at Locust Grove High are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Georgia average of 60.7%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Locust Grove High?
The largest demographic group at Locust Grove High is African American at 53.8% of enrollment, in Locust Grove, GA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 61.1/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Locust Grove High?
Locust Grove High has a Resource Investment Index of 28/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Locust Grove High rank among public schools in Locust Grove?
By Resource Investment Index, Locust Grove High ranks #9 of 9 public schools in Locust Grove, 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 Locust Grove on the city page.
What other schools are in Henry County?
Besides Locust Grove High, Henry County also operates Dutchtown High (1,821 students), Union Grove High (1,622 students), and Ola High School (1,586 students). See the Henry County district page for the complete list.