Enrollment
988
Georgia · 2024-25 NCES data
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Lagrange, GA
Long Cane Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Long Cane Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 45/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 130000101852
👥 S:T ratio 41
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 34
📋 Attendance 34
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Long Cane Middle School earns 45/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Georgia median.
- #2 of 3
- middle schools in Lagrange · Resource Index
- 45
- Resource Index · Typical
- 14.7:1
- students per teacher
- 94.1%
- free-lunch eligible
Long Cane Middle School has class sizes near the Georgia median. Computed live against every Georgia school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Long Cane Middle School ranks #2 of 3 middle schools in Lagrange, GA.
School address
District: Troup County · Georgia
NCES ID 130000101852 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
67.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
14.7:1
vs 14.4:1 Georgia avg
+2% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
94.1%
vs 60.7% Georgia avg
+55% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Long Cane Middle School compares with Georgia and U.S. medians
What stands out at Long Cane Middle School
Long Cane Middle School is a high-poverty, mid-sized middle school in Lagrange, Georgia, enrolling 988 students.
At 14.7:1, its student-teacher ratio sits close to the Georgia median, within a few percentage points of the 14.4:1 state norm, neither notably crowded nor notably small.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 94.1% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 988 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 316 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #53.
Its student body is led by White (49%) and African American (37%) (diversity index 62/100).
Counselor availability sits well past the ASCA benchmark, roughly 329 students sharing each counselor, though short of the most stretched campuses.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 26.5% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data 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: 472 in- and out-of-school suspensions were reported for 988 students in the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
The federal civil-rights collection also records 12 expulsions at this campus for 2021-22.
Troup County also operates Lagrange High School (1,399 students) and Troup County High School (1,272 students) alongside Long Cane Middle 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 Long Cane Middle School compares
Long Cane Middle 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 | 14.7:1 | ▲ 2% | 14.4:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 94.1% | ▲ 55% | 60.7% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 988 | top 20% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.7:1
Leaner classes than 50% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
988
Bigger than 91% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
94.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 55% above the Georgia average of 60.7%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
14.7:1
students per teacher
- 2% above state mean
Top 60% in Georgia - lower ratio than 40% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
26.5%
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
$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 329 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
266
in-school suspensions + 206 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 26.9 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 47.8 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 12 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
White 48.9%
African American 36.6%
Hispanic or Latino 8.1%
Two or More 4.4%
Asian 1.9%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.1%
Largest group: White at 48.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 61.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 61.8, Long Cane Middle School is more mixed than the Georgia school average of 50.0.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Troup County, which includes Long Cane Middle 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 Long Cane Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lagrange High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Troup County High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Gardner-Newman Middle School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Callaway High School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Franklin Forest Elementary | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Long Cane Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,399
- Students per teacher
- 19.7:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
- Enrollment
- 1,272
- Students per teacher
- 17.4:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
- 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 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 (~988 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~14.7:1)
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Frequently asked questions about Long Cane Middle School
How many students attend Long Cane Middle School?
Long Cane Middle School has 988 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Lagrange, GA.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Long Cane Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Long Cane Middle School is 14.7:1, which is 2% higher than the Georgia average of 14.4:1 and 6% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Long Cane Middle School?
94.1% of students at Long Cane Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Georgia average of 60.7%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Long Cane Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Long Cane Middle School is White at 48.9% of enrollment, in Lagrange, 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 Long Cane Middle School?
Long Cane Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 45/100 (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 Long Cane Middle School rank among middle schools in Lagrange?
By Resource Investment Index, Long Cane Middle School ranks #2 of 3 middle 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 middle schools in Lagrange on the city page.
Is Long Cane Middle School a good school?
Long Cane Middle School earns 45/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Georgia median. 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 Long Cane Middle School, Troup County also operates Lagrange High School (1,399 students), Troup County High School (1,272 students), and Gardner-Newman Middle School (963 students). See the Troup County district page for the complete list.
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