Summary:
Zip code 30241 in LaGrange, Georgia is home to two high schools within the Troup County school district: Troup County High School, a large traditional school serving grades 9-12 with 1,272 students, and Bradfield Center - Ault Academy, a small alternative school serving grades 5-12 with just 24 students.
Troup County High School is the standout performer in this area, showing remarkable momentum. The school has climbed from the 39th to the 56th percentile in state rankings over the past two years, and its 94.2% graduation rate far exceeds the state average of 87.2%. This is especially impressive given that 94.1% of its students qualify for free or reduced lunch. The school's Biology proficiency rate of 50.1% beats both the district (40.2%) and state (47.2%), while Algebra I proficiency (44.9%) is close to the state average. However, U.S. History remains a significant weakness at just 24.6% proficiency compared to 38.5% statewide. Chronic absenteeism at 16.0% is slightly above the district's 15.0% and represents an area for improvement.
In contrast, Bradfield Center - Ault Academy offers a highly personalized alternative setting with a 3:1 student-teacher ratio and a perfect 0.0% chronic absenteeism rate—a remarkable achievement compared to the district's 15.0%. Its Algebra I proficiency (40.0%) is within 8 points of the state average despite serving a high-poverty population (87.5% free/reduced lunch). Both schools demonstrate that different educational models—one large and traditional, one small and intensive—can achieve respectable outcomes with predominantly low-income student bodies. For parents, Troup County High School offers strong graduation rates and improving academics, while Bradfield Center - Ault Academy provides an exceptionally supportive environment for students needing alternative pathways.
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