Enrollment
1,272
Georgia · 2024-25 NCES data
High school (grades 9-12) · Lagrange, GA
Troup County High School
Federal NCES profile for Troup County High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 41/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 130000101964
👥 S:T ratio 30
📚 AP courses 65
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 15
📋 Attendance 22
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Troup County High School earns 41/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 87% of Georgia schools.
- #10 of 10
- public schools in Lagrange · Resource Index
- 41
- Resource Index · Typical
- 17.4:1
- large classes for Georgia
- 43.6%
- free-lunch eligible
Troup County High School has class sizes larger than 87% of Georgia schools. Computed live against every Georgia school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Troup County High School ranks #10 of 10 public schools in Lagrange, GA.
School address
District: Troup County · Georgia
NCES ID 130000101964 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
73.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
17.4:1
vs 14.4:1 Georgia avg
+21% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
43.6%
vs 60.7% Georgia avg
-28% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Troup County High School compares with Georgia and U.S. medians
What stands out at Troup County High School
Troup County High School is a large high school in Lagrange, Georgia, enrolling 1,272 students.
Class loads run heavy: 17.4:1 is larger than about 87% of Georgia schools and 21% 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 43.6% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 1,272 puts it in the larger third of Georgia schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 2,314 scored Georgia schools.
Among 248 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Georgia schools statewide, it ranks #189, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by White (47%) and African American (39%) (diversity index 62/100).
On the academic-pipeline side it reports 13 Advanced Placement courses.
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 424 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 31.2% 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: 468 in- and out-of-school suspensions were reported for 1,272 students in the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
The federal civil-rights collection also records 8 expulsions at this campus for 2021-22.
Among Lagrange's high schools, it stands alongside Lagrange High School (1,399 students): Troup County High School is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (17.4:1 vs 19.7:1).
Troup County also operates Lagrange High School (1,399 students) and Long Cane Middle School (988 students) alongside Troup County High 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 Troup County High School compares
Troup County High 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 | 17.4:1 | ▲ 21% | 14.4:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 43.6% | ▼ 28% | 60.7% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,272 | top 11% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
17.4:1
Leaner classes than 28% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
1,272
Bigger than 95% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
43.6%
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
17.4:1
students per teacher
- 21% above state mean
Top 87% in Georgia - lower ratio than 13% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
31.2%
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 424 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
289
in-school suspensions + 179 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 22.7 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 36.8 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 8 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 46.9%
African American 38.8%
Hispanic or Latino 8.3%
Two or More 4.2%
Asian 1.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.4%
Largest group: White at 46.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 62.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 62.1, Troup County High School is more mixed than the Georgia school average of 50.0.
Programs
AP courses offered 13
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Troup County, which includes Troup County High 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 Troup County High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lagrange High School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Long Cane Middle School | Similar size | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Gardner-Newman Middle School | Similar size | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Callaway High School | Smaller | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Franklin Forest Elementary | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Troup County High 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
- 988
- Students per teacher
- 14.7:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
- 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 high schools in Lagrange
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 (~1,272 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~17.4:1)
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Frequently asked questions about Troup County High School
How many students attend Troup County High School?
Troup County High School has 1,272 students enrolled. It is a high school in Lagrange, GA.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Troup County High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Troup County High School is 17.4:1, which is 21% higher than the Georgia average of 14.4:1 and 11% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Troup County High School?
43.6% of students at Troup County High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Georgia average of 60.7%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Troup County High School?
The largest demographic group at Troup County High School is White at 46.9% of enrollment, in Lagrange, GA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 62.1/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Troup County High School?
Troup County High School has a Resource Investment Index of 41/100 (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 Troup County High School rank among public schools in Lagrange?
By Resource Investment Index, Troup County High School ranks #10 of 10 public 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 public schools in Lagrange on the city page.
Is Troup County High School a good school?
Troup County High School earns 41/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 87% 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 Troup County?
Besides Troup County High School, Troup County also operates Lagrange High School (1,399 students), Long Cane Middle School (988 students), and Gardner-Newman Middle School (963 students). See the Troup County district page for the complete list.
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