High Schools in Troup County

There are five high schools in Troup County, serving grades 9-12 (with The Hope Academy also serving grades 6-8), in a predominantly rural and small-town area west of Atlanta, where all schools serve high-poverty student populations.

For parents comparing schools, Troup County High School is the standout success story, climbing 77 spots in state rankings over two years to reach the 56th percentile. It now leads the district in Biology proficiency (50.1%, above the state average) and posts a strong 94.2% graduation rate. LaGrange High School remains the district's highest-ranked school but has slipped from the 59th to 39th percentile, with declining test scores across all subjects—though it still boasts the lowest dropout rate (0.7%) and a 94.1% graduation rate. Callaway High School serves the highest-poverty population (100% free/reduced lunch) yet maintains a 93.8% graduation rate and the lowest chronic absenteeism (12.2%) among traditional schools, but its test scores lag, especially in U.S. History (14.8% proficiency). The two alternative schools—The Hope Academy School (83 students) and Bradfield Center - Ault Academy (24 students)—serve students needing intensive support, with much smaller class sizes and significantly higher per-student spending ($26,238 and $12,894 respectively), though proficiency rates remain low.

District-wide, all three traditional high schools exceed the state graduation average (87.2%) by roughly six points, and chronic absenteeism is below the state rate. However, test proficiency trails state averages in most subjects, with U.S. History being a particular weakness across the board. Biology is a relative strength, especially at Troup County High. Notably, higher spending does not correlate with better outcomes—Callaway spends the most ($14,737 per student) but shows the lowest proficiency, while Troup County High spends the least ($12,894) and performs best. This suggests instructional quality and school culture matter more than funding alone. For parents, Troup County High offers the most promising trajectory, while LaGrange High provides stability and strong graduation outcomes despite recent academic dips.