Enrollment
1,572
Georgia · 2024-25 NCES data
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 35/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 130282003928
👥 S:T ratio 22
📚 AP courses 60
🌟 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 35/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 96% of Georgia schools.
- #9 of 9
- public schools in Locust Grove · Resource Index
- 35
- Resource Index · Typical
- 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 →
Teachers (FTE)
80.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
19.6:1
vs 14.4:1 Georgia avg
+36% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
34.5%
vs 60.7% Georgia avg
-43% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Locust Grove High compares with Georgia and U.S. medians
What stands out at Locust Grove High
Locust Grove High is a large high school in Locust Grove, Georgia, enrolling 1,572 students.
Class loads run heavy: 19.6:1 is larger than about 96% of Georgia schools and 36% 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 34.5% of students eligible for free meals.
By headcount it is one of the larger campuses in Georgia, bigger than 93% of state schools at 1,572 students.
Its Resource Investment Index trails 96% of the 2,314 Georgia schools with a score on record, one of the lower results on this measure.
Among 198 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Georgia schools statewide, it ranks #186, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by African American (54%) and White (29%) (diversity index 61/100).
On the academic-pipeline side it reports 12 Advanced Placement courses.
Counselor availability sits well past the ASCA benchmark, roughly 393 students sharing each counselor, though short of the most stretched campuses.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 47.3% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Discipline events run high: 435 in- and out-of-school suspensions were reported for 1,572 students in the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
Among Locust Grove's high schools, it stands alongside Luella High School (1,236 students): Locust Grove High is larger than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (19.6:1 vs 20.3:1).
Henry County also operates Dutchtown High (1,821 students) and Union Grove High (1,622 students) alongside Locust Grove High.
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 Locust Grove High compares
Locust Grove High on the metrics families compare, against Georgia and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Georgia | Georgia avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 19.6:1 | ▲ 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 (what these measure)
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
$12,402
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
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.
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 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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Henry County, which includes Locust Grove High.
$12,402
Per student
-11%
vs Georgia
Avg $13,863
-25%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 47.9%
State 40.8%
Federal 11.3%
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 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
- 1,821
- Students per teacher
- 18.8:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
- 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.
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 (~1,572 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~19.6:1)
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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.
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 35/100 (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 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.
Is Locust Grove High a good school?
Locust Grove High earns 35/100 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 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.
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