- Enrollment
- 1,821
- Students per teacher
- 18.8:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-37 students YoY
Locust Grove Middle held near 1,066 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-37 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 52.1 → 55.6 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-37 students YoY 130282003937 · Locust Grove, GA Middle · MID · TRAD
1,010 enr · 19.4:1 · 44.0% lunch · RII 43
Nearest enrollment peer: Dutchtown High (1,821 students)
Locust Grove Middle held near 1,066 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-37 headcount). Teacher FTE added 52.1 → 55.6 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Georgia schools → · Find another →
Locust Grove Middle 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
- Locust Grove H
Locust Grove High
1,572 students
- This school
Locust Grove Middle
1,010 students
What this shows Locust Grove Middle reports 1,010 students on the CCD universe file.
How Locust Grove Middle compares
Locust Grove Middle 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 | 19.4:1 | ▲ 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 methodology
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
$12,373
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
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.
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
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 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
- 1,622
- 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.
Nationwide middle 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 (~1,010 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 1,103 (2022-23) → 1,066 (2023-24), nearly flat (-37).
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, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. 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.
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.