For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public middle schools serving 1,917 students in Locust Grove, GA.
The top ranked public middle schools in Locust Grove, GA are Locust Grove Middle School and Luella Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Locust Grove, GA public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 16% (versus the Georgia public middle school average of 35%), and reading proficiency score of 29% (versus the 39% statewide average). Middle schools in Locust Grove have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Georgia public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 82% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Georgia public middle school average of 66% (majority Black).
Best ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø Middle Schools in Locust Grove, GA (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Locust Grove Middle School
(Math: 18% | Reading: 32%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
3315 S Ola Rd
Locust Grove, GA 30248
(770) 957-6055
Locust Grove, GA 30248
(770) 957-6055
Grades: 6-8
| 1,066 students
Rank: #22.
Luella Middle School
(Math: 13% | Reading: 25%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
2075 Hampton Locust Grove Rd
Locust Grove, GA 30248
(678) 583-8919
Locust Grove, GA 30248
(678) 583-8919
Grades: 6-8
| 851 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public middle schools in Locust Grove, GA?
The top ranked public middle schools in Locust Grove, GA include Locust Grove Middle School and Luella Middle School.
How many public middle schools are located in Locust Grove?
2 public middle schools are located in Locust Grove.
What is the racial composition of students in Locust Grove?
Locust Grove public middle schools minority enrollment is 82% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Georgia public middle schools average of 66% (majority Black).
Which public middle schools in Locust Grove are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public middle schools in Locust Grove include: Locust Grove Middle School vs. Luella Middle School
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