For the 2025 school year, there are 5 public middle schools serving 2,801 students in Troup County, GA.
The top ranked public middle schools in Troup County, GA are Long Cane Middle School, Bradfield Center - Ault Academy and Gardner-newman Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Troup County, GA public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 30% (versus the Georgia public middle school average of 35%), and reading proficiency score of 29% (versus the 39% statewide average). Middle schools in Troup County have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Georgia public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 63% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Georgia public middle school average of 66% (majority Black).
Best ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø Middle Schools in Troup County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Long Cane Middle School
(Math: 44% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
326 Long Cane Rd
Lagrange, GA 30240
(706) 845-2085
Lagrange, GA 30240
(706) 845-2085
Gr: 6-8 | 973 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 49%
Rank: #22.
Bradfield Center - Ault Academy
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1022 E Depot St
Lagrange, GA 30241
(706) 884-1717
Lagrange, GA 30241
(706) 884-1717
Gr: 5-12 | 27 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 48%
Rank: #33.
Gardner-newman Middle School
(Math: 23% | Reading: 28%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
101 S Shannon Dr
Lagrange, GA 30241
(706) 883-1535
Lagrange, GA 30241
(706) 883-1535
Gr: 6-8 | 1,020 student Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 71%
Rank: #44.
Callaway Middle School
(Math: 24% | Reading: 21%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
2244 Hammett Rd
Lagrange, GA 30241
(706) 845-2080
Lagrange, GA 30241
(706) 845-2080
Gr: 6-8 | 717 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 66%
Rank: #55.
The Hope Academy School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: ≤10%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
200 Mooty Bridge Rd
Lagrange, GA 30240
(706) 812-7988
Lagrange, GA 30240
(706) 812-7988
Gr: 6-12 | 64 students Student-teacher ratio: 6:1 Minority enrollment: 95%
Troup County ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Burwell Psychoeducational Program (Closed 2023)
Special Education School
307 Fort Drive
Lagrange, GA 30240
(706) 884-6001
Lagrange, GA 30240
(706) 884-6001
115 East Cannon St
Lagrange, GA 30241
(706) 883-1540
Lagrange, GA 30241
(706) 883-1540
Gr: PK-5 | 239 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
4117 Greenville Rd
Lagrange, GA 30241
(706) 812-7951
Lagrange, GA 30241
(706) 812-7951
Gr: PK-5 | 247 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 61%
Troup County Student Services Center (Closed 2012)
Alternative School
4864 West Point Rd
Lagrange, GA 30240
(706) 812-7988
Lagrange, GA 30240
(706) 812-7988
525 Park Ave
Lagrange, GA 30240
(706) 883-1555
Lagrange, GA 30240
(706) 883-1555
Gr: PK-5 | 465 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 93%
West Side Magnet School (Closed 2023)
Magnet School
301 Forrest Avenue
Lagrange, GA 30240
(706) 883-1550
Lagrange, GA 30240
(706) 883-1550
Gr: 3-8 | 502 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 42%
1700 Whitesville Rd
Lagrange, GA 30240
(706) 812-7968
Lagrange, GA 30240
(706) 812-7968
Gr: PK-5 | 537 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 86%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public middle schools in Troup County, GA?
The top ranked public middle schools in Troup County, GA include Long Cane Middle School, Bradfield Center - Ault Academy and Gardner-newman Middle School.
How many public middle schools are located in Troup County?
5 public middle schools are located in Troup County.
What is the racial composition of students in Troup County?
Troup County public middle schools minority enrollment is 63% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Georgia public middle schools average of 66% (majority Black).
Which public middle schools in Troup County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public middle schools in Troup County include: Gardner-newman Middle School vs. Long Cane Middle School, Long Cane Middle School vs. Gardner-newman Middle School, Callaway Middle School vs. Long Cane Middle School
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