Summary
Long County High School in Ludowici, GA, serves approximately 1,353 students in grades 9–12 and has become a standout success story in the region, climbing from a 2-star rating to a 4-star rating over the past decade. The school now ranks in the 76th percentile statewide, its best performance in ten years, and it does so while serving a student body where 73.5% qualify for free or reduced lunch.
Parents will be encouraged by the school's exceptional graduation rate of 95.5%, which tops the state average of 87.2% and beats all nearby high schools, including Liberty County High School (91.0%), Bradwell Institute (92.7%), and Wayne County High School (89.6%). Academically, the school shines in U.S. History, where 52.5% of students are proficient—14 points above the state average—and in Algebra I, where 51.6% are proficient, dramatically outpacing nearby schools like Bradwell Institute (17.9%) and Wayne County (22.1%). The school also performs well for specific student groups, with African American students ranking in the 80th percentile statewide and multi-racial students in the 85th percentile. Notably, the school achieves these results while spending just $9,173 per student, roughly $2,400–$3,900 less than its neighbors, demonstrating strong efficiency.
There are a couple of areas to watch. Chronic absenteeism sits at 23.5%, above the state average of 17.7%, though it is far better than Liberty County (42.3%) and Bradwell Institute (48.8%). Biology proficiency has been volatile but rebounded to 51.3% in the latest year, exceeding the state average. American Literature remains the school's relative weak spot at 38.4% proficiency, slightly below the state average but still ahead of all nearby schools. Overall, Long County has built a track record of steady improvement, making it a compelling choice for families seeking a school that delivers strong outcomes with efficient use of resources.
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