Enrollment
1,010
Georgia · 2024-25 NCES data
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Locust Grove, GA
Locust Grove Middle
Federal NCES profile for Locust Grove Middle, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 43/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 130282003937
👥 S:T ratio 22
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 33
📋 Attendance 46
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Locust Grove Middle earns 43/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 96% of Georgia schools.
- #2 of 9
- public schools in Locust Grove · Resource Index
- 43
- Resource Index · Typical
- 19.4:1
- large classes for Georgia
- 44.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Locust Grove Middle has class sizes larger than 96% of Georgia schools. Computed live against every Georgia school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Locust Grove Middle ranks #2 of 9 public schools in Locust Grove, GA.
School address
District: Henry County · Georgia
NCES ID 130282003937 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
52.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
19.4:1
vs 14.4:1 Georgia avg
+35% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
44.0%
vs 60.7% Georgia avg
-28% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Locust Grove Middle compares with Georgia and U.S. medians
What stands out at Locust Grove Middle
Locust Grove Middle is a mid-sized middle school in Locust Grove, Georgia, enrolling 1,010 students.
Class loads run heavy: 19.4:1 is larger than about 96% of Georgia schools and 35% 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 44.0% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 1,010 puts it in the larger third of Georgia schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 2,314 scored Georgia schools.
Against 354 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #126.
Its student body is led by African American (54%) and White (28%) (diversity index 62/100).
Counselor availability sits well past the ASCA benchmark, roughly 337 students sharing each counselor, though short of the most stretched campuses.
Attendance runs somewhat below the norm, with 21.5% of students chronically absent per the 2021-22 civil-rights collection.
Discipline events run high: 507 in- and out-of-school suspensions were reported for 1,010 students in the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
Among Locust Grove's middle schools, it stands alongside Luella Middle School (849 students): Locust Grove Middle is larger than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (19.4:1 vs 20.7:1).
Henry County also operates Dutchtown High (1,821 students) and Union Grove High (1,622 students) alongside Locust Grove Middle.
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 Middle compares
Locust Grove Middle on the metrics families compare, against Georgia and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Georgia | Georgia avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 19.4:1 | ▲ 35% | 14.4:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 44.0% | ▼ 28% | 60.7% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,010 | top 19% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
19.4:1
Leaner classes than 18% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
1,010
Bigger than 91% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
44.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 28% 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
19.4:1
students per teacher
- 35% 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
21.5%
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
Counselors3.0 FTE
Per 337 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
307
in-school suspensions + 200 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 30.4 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 50.2 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 53.6%
White 27.9%
Hispanic or Latino 11.3%
Two or More 6.7%
Asian 0.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.1%
Largest group: African American at 53.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 61.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 61.8, Locust Grove Middle is more mixed than the Georgia school average of 50.0.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Henry County, which includes Locust Grove Middle.
$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 Middle Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dutchtown High | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Union Grove High | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Ola High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Eagle's Landing High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Locust Grove High | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Locust Grove Middle'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
- 1,572
- Students per teacher
- 19.6:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
Similar middle schools in Locust Grove
1 comparable middle schools (grades 6-8) serving the same city.
Similar middle 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 (~1,010 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~19.4:1)
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Frequently asked questions about Locust Grove Middle
How many students attend Locust Grove Middle?
Locust Grove Middle has 1,010 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Locust Grove, GA.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Locust Grove Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at Locust Grove Middle is 19.4:1, which is 35% higher than the Georgia average of 14.4:1 and 24% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Locust Grove Middle?
44.0% of students at Locust Grove Middle are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Georgia average of 60.7%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Locust Grove Middle?
The largest demographic group at Locust Grove Middle is African American at 53.6% of enrollment, in Locust Grove, GA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 61.8/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Locust Grove Middle?
Locust Grove Middle has a Resource Investment Index of 43/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Locust Grove Middle rank among public schools in Locust Grove?
By Resource Investment Index, Locust Grove Middle ranks #2 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 Middle a good school?
Locust Grove Middle earns 43/100 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 Middle, 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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