Summary:
Zip code 30240 in LaGrange, Georgia, is home to one middle school, Long Cane Middle School, which serves grades 6 through 8 and enrolls nearly 1,000 students within the Troup County school district.
Long Cane Middle School stands out for its exceptional Algebra I program, with 98.4% of students scoring proficient in 2025–2026—more than double the district (45.8%) and state (48.1%) averages. This is a remarkable achievement, especially considering that nearly 95% of students qualify for free or reduced lunch. The school outperforms its district in every subject and grade level tested, including 8th grade math (56.5% proficient vs. 38.7% district) and 8th grade science (30.9% vs. 28.5%). However, results are more mixed when compared to state averages. While 8th grade math and science exceed state levels, 7th grade math (37.5% vs. 42.0% state) and 8th grade social studies (34.5% vs. 40.2% state) trail behind. The school has maintained a stable 3-star rating and improved its state percentile from 58th to 62nd over three years.
Year-over-year data shows declines in 6th and 7th grade math proficiency (dropping about 6 points each), while 8th grade math improved slightly. From the most recent ELA data available (2024–2025), 7th grade ELA showed a significant 12.5-point gap below the state average, though 6th and 8th grade ELA were near par. The school spends $13,027 per student with a favorable 14.6:1 student-teacher ratio, which may support its strong math and science outcomes. Chronic absenteeism (17.0%) is slightly above the district rate but below the state average. Overall, Long Cane Middle School demonstrates that high-poverty schools can achieve competitive results, particularly in advanced math, while areas like 7th grade math, social studies, and 7th grade ELA present clear opportunities for targeted improvement.
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