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Long Cane Middle School

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Long Cane Middle School ranks 219 th of 584 Georgia middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

Public Grades 6-8

219^th

SchoolDigger Rank ?

of 584 Georgia Middle Schools

Better than 62% of Georgia middle schools

Summary

Long Cane Middle School is a public middle school located in LaGrange, Georgia, serving 973 students in grades 6-8. The school is part of the Troup County School District, which is ranked 113 out of 206 districts in Georgia and is rated 2 stars out of 5 by SchoolDigger.

One of the key strengths of Long Cane Middle School is its consistent academic performance. The school consistently outperforms the Troup County and Georgia state averages in various Milestones Assessment subjects, particularly in Algebra I, where the school has achieved over 95% proficiency in recent years. Additionally, the school has a relatively low student-teacher ratio, ranging from 13.7 to 14.6 over the past few years, which may contribute to more personalized attention and support for students.

When compared to nearby schools, such as Callaway Middle School and Gardner-Newman Middle School, both part of the Troup County School District, Long Cane Middle School consistently outperforms them in academic metrics. However, the school faces challenges related to its high percentage of economically disadvantaged students, with free and reduced-lunch recipients ranging from 73.48% to 94.08% in recent years. Interestingly, when compared to Harris County Carver Middle School, which is located in a different district, the latter significantly outperforms Long Cane Middle School and the Troup County district as a whole in academic metrics, highlighting the potential impact of district-level factors on a school's performance.

988

Students ?

14.6

Student/teacher ratio ?

$13,027

Per pupil spending ?

94.6%

Free/discounted lunch ?

326 Long Cane Rd
LaGrange, GA 30240

(706) 845-2085

District: Troup County

Students who attend Long Cane Middle School usually attend:

High:

Troup County High School

Feeder schools for Long Cane Middle School:

Elementary:	Berta Weathersbee Elementary School
	Clearview Elementary School
	Ethel W. Kight Elementary School
	Long Cane Elementary School
	More...
	Rosemont Elementary School
	West Point Elementary School

Racial breakdown:

White:

48.9%

African American:

36.6%

Hispanic:

8.1%

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At a glance

▼ Ranking trend: Declining — 69th percentile in 2015 → 62nd in 2025

Strengths

✓Above the Georgia median (62nd percentile)

Worth a look

!Ranking has slipped — down 7 percentile points since 2015

Students meeting standards (2024-2025) ?

This school42%

District avg36%

Georgia avg40%

219^th of 584

Georgia public middle schools ?

Top 38%▼ down 7 pts since 2015

From top 31% (2015) to top 38% (2025)

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★★★★★

SchoolDigger rating ?

1^st of 3Middle Schools in the Troup County

113^th of 206Troup County among Georgia districts

Statewide rank percentile over time (100 = the top-ranked school in the state; click a legend item to add a student group)

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Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Georgia percentile	Rating
2025	58.2	219 of 584	62.5%	★★★☆☆
2024	54.9	245 of 588	58.3%	★★★☆☆
2023	63.7	181 of 577	68.6%	★★★☆☆
2022	54.0	236 of 567	58.4%	★★★☆☆
2021	40.7	299 of 542	44.8%	★★☆☆☆
2019	37.5	350 of 559	37.4%	★★☆☆☆
2018	38.8	334 of 543	38.5%	★★☆☆☆
2017	45.7	294 of 539	45.5%	★★☆☆☆
2016	65.9	153 of 545	71.9%	★★★★☆
2015	64.3	164 of 537	69.5%	★★★☆☆
2014	53.0	289 of 521	44.5%	★★☆☆☆
2013	52.6	292 of 527	44.6%	★★☆☆☆
2012	56.3	255 of 508	49.8%	★★★☆☆
2011	48.8	301 of 504	40.3%	★★☆☆☆
2010	45.6	310 of 494	37.2%	★★☆☆☆
2009	44.2	304 of 466	34.8%	★★☆☆☆
2008	38.9	331 of 462	28.4%	★☆☆☆☆
2007	39.9	317 of 445	28.8%	★☆☆☆☆
2006	43.5	284 of 420	32.4%	★★☆☆☆

By subject vs Georgia (2024-2025) ?

Algebra I100%+55 vs state

Mathematics49%+7 vs state

Social Studies38%~ state avg

English Language Arts35%-5 vs state

Science33%+4 vs state

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by a teacher
Friday, October 22, 2010

Long Cane Middle School in LaGrange is the best middle school in laGrange. It has the most caring teachers and staff you will ever find. The principal is the very best, known and loved by all of the faculty and students. Close Quote

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2025)				Ranking (2024)				Milestones Assessment Algebra I (2025)	Milestones Assessment English Language Arts (2025)			Milestones Assessment Mathematics (2025)			Milestones Assessment Science (2025)	Milestones Assessment Social Studies (2025)	Per Pupil Expenditures (2025)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2025)	Statewide Rank (2025)	State Percentile (2025)	SchoolDigger Rating (2025)	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	Rank Change from Previous Year	Milestones Assessment Algebra I End of Course	Milestones Assessment English Language Arts 6th Grade	Milestones Assessment English Language Arts 7th Grade	Milestones Assessment English Language Arts 8th Grade	Milestones Assessment Mathematics 6th Grade	Milestones Assessment Mathematics 7th Grade	Milestones Assessment Mathematics 8th Grade	Milestones Assessment Science 8th Grade	Milestones Assessment Social Studies 8th Grade	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Long Cane Middle School	Public	6-8	326 Long Cane Rd	LaGrange	30240	Troup County	Troup County	No	No	No	No	(706) 845-2085	988	68	14.6	94.6%	483 (48.9%)	362 (36.6%)	80 (8.1%)	19 (1.9%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.1%)	43 (4.4%)	58.2	219^th of 584 public middle schools	62.5%		54.9	245^th of 588 public middle schools	58.3%	26	100.0	41.0	28.2	37.1	46.9	43.6	55.0	33.1	38.5	$13,027	$836	$12,192
Gardner-Newman Middle School	Public	6-8	101 S Shannon Dr	LaGrange	30241	Troup County	Troup County	No	No	No	No	(706) 883-1535	963	63	15.2	98.5%	287 (29.8%)	443 (46.0%)	158 (16.4%)	29 (3.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.1%)	45 (4.7%)	42.1	319^th of 584 public middle schools	45.4%		37.5	355^th of 588 public middle schools	39.6%	36	87.4	34.5	28.7	28.2	35.5	26.9	43.3	33.2	26.3	$12,093	$377	$11,716
Callaway Middle School	Public	6-8	2244 Hammett Rd	LaGrange	30241	Troup County	Troup County	No	No	No	Yes	(706) 845-2080	656	50	13.1	100.0%	206 (31.4%)	349 (53.2%)	66 (10.1%)	6 (0.9%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	28 (4.3%)	37.3	358^th of 584 public middle schools	38.7%		33.4	386^th of 588 public middle schools	34.4%	28	61.4	31.0	31.2	29.7	25.1	35.4	29.7	29.5	25.2	$14,118	$1,440	$12,678
Harris County Carver Middle School	Public	7-8	1000 Mobley Road	Hamilton	31811	Harris County	Harris County	No	No	No	No	(706) 628-4951	849	59	14.4	39.2%	586 (69.0%)	135 (15.9%)	63 (7.4%)	5 (0.6%)	2 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	58 (6.8%)	86.5	69^th of 584 public middle schools	88.2%		87.6	67^th of 588 public middle schools	88.6%	2	100.0		52.2	57.7		63.8	71.2	65.0	49.3	$12,785	$370	$12,415

Frequently Asked Questions about Long Cane Middle School

How many students attend Long Cane Middle School?

In the 2024-25 school year, 988 students attended Long Cane Middle School.

What high school do graduates of Long Cane Middle School attend?

Students who attend Long Cane Middle School usually go on to attend Troup County High School

What district is Long Cane Middle School in?

Troup County

Is Long Cane Middle School a good school?

Long Cane Middle School ranks 219^th of 584 Georgia middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

What is the racial makeup of Long Cane Middle School?

Students at Long Cane Middle School are 49% White, 37% African American, 8% Hispanic, 4% Two or more races, 2% Asian.

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