Long Cane Middle School

Public 6-8

 326 Long Cane Rd
       LaGrange, GA  30240


(706) 845-2085

District: Troup County

SchoolDigger Rank:
183rd of 582 Georgia Middle Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $8,739 Help


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
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Student/teacher ratio:  14.6 Help
Number of students:  979

Racial breakdown:

White:
50.2%
African American:
37.5%
Hispanic:
5.9%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  94.1% Help


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Compare Details Long Cane Middle School ranks better than 68.6% of middle schools in Georgia. It also ranks first among 3 ranked middle schools in the Troup County School District! (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2023 the calculated Average Standard Score was 63.74. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (50.2%), African American (37.5%), Hispanic (5.9%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 94.1% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Long Cane Middle School is 14.6. 1 middle schools in the Troup County School District have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)
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Finance
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Long Cane Middle School is $8,739, which is the lowest among 3 middle schools in the Troup County School District!
Schooldigger Rankings:

Long Cane Middle School was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.
SchoolDigger ranks Long Cane Middle School 183rd of 582 Georgia public middle schools. (See Long Cane Middle School in the ranking list.)

Troup County:

SchoolDigger ranks Troup County 115th of 201 Georgia school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Long Cane Middle School

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Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools GA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2006 43.46 284th 420 32.4%
2007 39.86 317th 445 28.8%
2008 38.86 331st 462 28.4%
2009 44.20 304th 466 34.8%
2010 45.60 310th 494 37.2%
2011 48.77 301st 504 40.3%
2012 56.29 255th 508 49.8%
2013 52.63 292nd 527 44.6%
2014 52.96 289th 521 44.5%
2015 64.35 164th 537 69.5%
2016 65.90 153rd 545 71.9%
2017 45.68 294th 539 45.5%
2018 38.76 334th 543 38.5%
2019 37.46 350th 559 37.4%
2021 40.71 299th 542 44.8%
2022 53.99 236th 567 58.4%
2023 63.74 181st 577 68.6%
See the entire list of Georgia Middle School Rankings!

Data source: test scores: Georgia Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

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Data source: Georgia Department of Education

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Friday, October 22, 2010

Open Quote 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



Enrollment information for Long Cane Middle School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1997 617 396 2 1 1 n/a n/a 0 1017
1998 599 383 2 5 0 n/a n/a 0 989
1999 572 332 0 6 0 n/a n/a 0 910
2000 590 381 0 10 1 n/a n/a 0 982
2001 597 419 0 8 1 n/a n/a 0 1025
2002 587 458 1 8 2 n/a n/a 0 1056
2003 587 458 1 8 2 n/a n/a 0 1056
2004 585 474 1 7 3 n/a n/a 0 1070
2005 582 442 0 11 4 n/a n/a 13 1052
2006 592 424 0 9 3 n/a n/a 20 1048
2007 604 420 1 12 2 n/a n/a 19 1058
2008 572 380 2 13 1 n/a n/a 22 990
2009 570 358 7 16 2 n/a n/a 29 982
2010 538 324 12 19 0 0 52 0 945
2011 548 312 8 27 0 0 45 0 940
2012 565 312 7 28 1 1 40 0 954
2013 583 331 6 34 0 1 36 0 991
2014 581 340 9 28 1 1 42 0 1002
2015 585 351 9 34 0 1 50 0 1030
2016 579 349 8 33 0 0 44 0 1013
2017 562 354 9 42 0 1 41 0 1009
2018 574 361 12 40 0 1 33 0 1021
2019 533 382 15 40 3 2 39 0 1014
2020 524 414 13 49 4 2 48 0 1054
2021 542 404 12 54 5 2 47 0 1066
2022 497 350 16 51 3 2 48 0 967
2023 491 367 20 58 1 2 40 0 979

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Long Cane Middle School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1997 1017 65.5 15.5 52.4
1998 989 65.1 15.2 57.7
1999 910 65.3 13.9 57.9
2000 982 68.0 14.4 61.5
2001 1025 70.0 14.6 60
2002 1056 67.0 15.8 58.7
2003 1056 67.0 15.8 58.7
2004 1070 62.5 17.1 59.2
2005 1052 62.0 17.0 58.8
2006 1048 62.0 16.9 57.8
2007 1058 61.0 17.3 64.5
2008 990 63.0 15.7 62.5
2009 982 61.0 16.1 61.1
2010 945 63.0 15.0 60.8
2011 940 64.0 14.6 58.7
2012 954 63.0 15.1 63.9
2013 991 60.0 16.5 62.3
2014 1002 59.0 16.9 63
2015 1030 58.0 17.7 62.1
2016 1013 60.0 16.8 64.4
2017 1009 58.0 17.3 62.6
2018 1021 61.0 16.7 62
2019 1014 64.0 15.8 63.2
2020 1054 62.2 16.9 65.6
2021 1066 64.0 16.6 51.6
2022 967 70.1 13.7 n/a
2023 979 67.0 14.6 94.1

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Long Cane Middle School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1997 1017 65.5 15.5 52.4
1998 989 65.1 15.2 57.7
1999 910 65.3 13.9 57.9
2000 982 68.0 14.4 61.5
2001 1025 70.0 14.6 60
2002 1056 67.0 15.8 58.7
2003 1056 67.0 15.8 58.7
2004 1070 62.5 17.1 59.2
2005 1052 62.0 17.0 58.8
2006 1048 62.0 16.9 57.8
2007 1058 61.0 17.3 64.5
2008 990 63.0 15.7 62.5
2009 982 61.0 16.1 61.1
2010 945 63.0 15.0 60.8
2011 940 64.0 14.6 58.7
2012 954 63.0 15.1 63.9
2013 991 60.0 16.5 62.3
2014 1002 59.0 16.9 63
2015 1030 58.0 17.7 62.1
2016 1013 60.0 16.8 64.4
2017 1009 58.0 17.3 62.6
2018 1021 61.0 16.7 62
2019 1014 64.0 15.8 63.2
2020 1054 62.2 16.9 65.6
2021 1066 64.0 16.6 51.6
2022 967 70.1 13.7 n/a
2023 979 67.0 14.6 94.1

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.
Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Long Cane Middle School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2017 $321 (4.1%) $7,558 (95.9%) $7,879
2018 $277 (3.4%) $7,963 (96.6%) $8,241
2019 $380 (4.3%) $8,359 (95.7%) $8,738

Data source: Georgia Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Long Cane Middle School

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 350th of 559 Middle schoolsRanks 181st of 577 Middle schools
 31.2%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
6th Grade English Language Arts (Long Cane Middle School)31.639.7
 8.1%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (Troup County)32.131.4
 0.7%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (Georgia)4639.2
 6.8%
6th Grade Mathematics (Long Cane Middle School)29.838.5
 8.7%
   6th Grade Mathematics (Troup County)27.228
 0.8%
   6th Grade Mathematics (Georgia)4032.9
 7.1%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Long Cane Middle School)26.837.7
 10.9%
   7th Grade English Language Arts (Troup County)24.631
 6.4%
   7th Grade English Language Arts (Georgia)3939.1
 0.1%
7th Grade Mathematics (Long Cane Middle School)37.340
 2.7%
   7th Grade Mathematics (Troup County)30.226.5
 3.7%
   7th Grade Mathematics (Georgia)4334.9
 8.1%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Long Cane Middle School)39.343.3
 4%
   8th Grade English Language Arts (Troup County)34.534.3
 0.2%
   8th Grade English Language Arts (Georgia)4742.1
 4.9%
8th Grade Mathematics (Long Cane Middle School)41.651.7
 10.1%
   8th Grade Mathematics (Troup County)26.631.7
 5.1%
   8th Grade Mathematics (Georgia)3536.2
 1.2%
8th Grade Science (Long Cane Middle School)23.136.7
 13.6%
   8th Grade Science (Troup County)20.227.4
 7.2%
   8th Grade Science (Georgia)3226.4
 5.6%
8th Grade Social Studies (Long Cane Middle School)20.131.2
 11.1%
   8th Grade Social Studies (Troup County)20.923.6
 2.7%
   8th Grade Social Studies (Georgia)4135.9
 5.1%
End of Course Algebra I (Long Cane Middle School)10096.4
 3.6%
   End of Course Algebra I (Troup County)32.538.9
 6.4%
   End of Course Algebra I (Georgia)41.135.8
 5.3%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students1014979
 3.5%
African American382367
 3.9%
American Indian31
 66.7%
Asian1520
 33.3%
Hispanic4058
 45%
Pacific Islander22
White533491
 7.9%
Two or More Races3940
 2.6%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients63.2%94.1%
 30.9%


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Frequently Asked Questions about Long Cane Middle School

Students at Long Cane Middle School are 50% White, 37% African American, 6% Hispanic, 4% Two or more races, 2% Asian.

Long Cane Middle School ranks 183rd of 582 Georgia middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

In the 2022-23 school year, 979 students attended Long Cane Middle School.

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


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