Summary:
The city of Locust Grove, Georgia is home to 9 schools serving grades K-12, including 5 elementary schools, 2 middle schools, and 2 high schools, all part of the Henry County school district. While the district is ranked 142 out of 193 in Georgia and rated 1 star out of 5, a few standout schools in Locust Grove are worth noting.
New Hope Elementary ranks 501 out of 1,218 Georgia elementary schools and is rated 3 stars, with the highest proficiency rates on state assessments across grades 3-5. Luella Elementary also stands out, ranking 717 out of 1,218 and rated 2 stars, with 5th-grade proficiency exceeding county and state averages. In contrast, some schools like Locust Grove Elementary and Bethlehem Elementary perform significantly below county and state norms on assessments.
The high schools in Locust Grove, Locust Grove High and Luella High, also struggle, scoring below county and state averages on End of Course exams. This, combined with the wide disparities in performance across the district's schools, suggests factors beyond just funding, such as student demographics and school leadership, may be contributing to the uneven educational outcomes in Locust Grove.
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