- Enrollment
- 1,399
- Students per teacher
- 19.7:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-6 students YoY
Long Cane Middle School held near 973 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-6 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 67.0 → 68.9 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-6 students YoY 130000101852 · Lagrange, GA Middle · MID · TRAD
988 enr · 14.7:1 · 94.1% lunch · RII 45
Nearest enrollment peer: Lagrange High School (1,399 students)
Long Cane Middle School held near 973 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-6 headcount). Teacher FTE added 67.0 → 68.9 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Georgia schools → · Find another →
Long Cane Middle School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Lagrange High
Lagrange High School
1,399 students
- Troup County H
Troup County High School
1,272 students
- This school
Long Cane Middle School
988 students
- Gardner-Newman
Gardner-Newman Middle School
963 students
- Callaway High
Callaway High School
930 students
- Franklin Fores
Franklin Forest Elementary
690 students
What this shows Long Cane Middle School reports 988 students on the CCD universe file.
How Long Cane Middle School compares
Long Cane Middle School 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 | 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 methodology
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
$13,298
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 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.
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
District finance for Troup County reports $13,298 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 1,272
- 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
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 (~988 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 979 (2022-23) → 973 (2023-24), nearly flat (-6).
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, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. 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.
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.