Best High Schools in Lagrange, GA

There are four high schools serving grades 5-12 in LaGrange, Georgia, all part of the Troup County school district, which holds a 3-star rating and ranks in the 50th percentile statewide. The schools range dramatically in size, from just 24 students at Bradfield Center - Ault Academy to 1,399 students at LaGrange High School.

Among the traditional high schools, Troup County High School is the standout academic performer, having climbed 77 spots in state rankings over three years to reach the 56th percentile. It leads in Algebra I proficiency (44.9%) and Biology (50.1%, exceeding the state average), despite having the highest poverty rate (94.1% free/reduced lunch). In contrast, LaGrange High School has dropped 93 positions in rankings over the same period, though it still maintains a strong 94.1% graduation rate and a very low 0.7% dropout rate. Both schools exceed the state average for graduation (87.2%) and fall below the state average for chronic absenteeism. The alternative schools—The Hope Academy School and Bradfield Center - Ault Academy—serve smaller, at-risk populations with much lower student-teacher ratios (8.3:1 and 3:1) and significantly higher per-student spending, but they show far lower test proficiency rates.

Both traditional schools struggle with U.S. History proficiency, scoring well below the state average of 38.5%, while Biology is a relative strength. The high graduation rates despite below-average test scores suggest effective credit recovery programs. Notably, Troup County High School demonstrates that high-poverty schools can achieve strong academic results, challenging assumptions about socioeconomic limitations. This data release does not include English Language Arts (ELA) scores; those results arrive in December, and no conclusions should be drawn from their absence.