Long County High School

Summary:

Long County High School is a public high school located in Ludowici, Georgia, serving grades 9-12 with a total enrollment of 1,209 students. The school is part of the Long County School District, which is ranked 121 out of 203 districts in Georgia and is rated 2 stars out of 5 by SchoolDigger.

Long County High School has consistently ranked in the top half of Georgia high schools, with a ranking of 147 out of 458 schools in the 2023-2024 school year, earning 3 out of 5 stars. This places the school above the nearby Liberty County High School (ranked 229) and Bradwell Institute (ranked 309), both of which are in the Liberty County School District (ranked 132 out of 203). However, Wayne County High School, located about 12 miles away, has a higher ranking of 116 out of 458 schools and a 4-star rating, indicating stronger academic performance.

Long County High School has maintained a strong four-year graduation rate, reaching 96.1% in the 2021-2022 school year, significantly higher than the nearby Liberty County High School (89.2%) and Bradwell Institute (90.5%). The school also outperformed the state average in Algebra I and United States History, but performed slightly below the state average in American Literature and Composition and Biology. Despite having a relatively high percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch (70.06%), Long County High School has effectively utilized its resources to support its students and maintain strong academic performance.


Detail:

Public 9-12

 1844 Ga Highway 57
       Ludowici, GA  31316


(912) 545-2135

District: Long County

SchoolDigger Rank:
147th of 458 Georgia High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $7,800 Help


Feeder schools for Long County High School:

Elementary:    McClelland Elementary School
    Smiley Elementary School
Middle:    Long County Middle School

Student/teacher ratio:  18.3 Help
Number of students:  1,209

Racial breakdown:

White:
41.9%
African American:
29.6%
Hispanic:
18.0%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  70.1% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Long County High School ranks better than 67.9% of high schools in Georgia. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 56.5. (See more...)
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The four-year cohort graduation rate measures the percentage of students at Long County High School who earn a standard high school diploma within four years of starting ninth grade.
Finance
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Long County High School is $7,800.
Schooldigger Rankings:

Long County High School was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.
SchoolDigger ranks Long County High School 147th of 458 Georgia public high schools. (See Long County High School in the ranking list.)

Long County:

SchoolDigger ranks Long County 121st of 203 Georgia school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Long County High School

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Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools GA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2006 47.95 188th 335 43.9%
2007 47.82 197th 358 45.0%
2008 43.31 231st 370 37.6%
2009 48.61 216th 372 41.9%
2010 38.90 265th 384 31.0%
2011 42.02 265th 402 34.1%
2012 35.78 280th 396 29.3%
2013 41.59 270th 425 36.5%
2014 35.52 300th 425 29.4%
2015 32.44 278th 435 36.1%
2016 39.69 222nd 426 47.9%
2017 41.34 199th 420 52.6%
2018 46.58 173rd 428 59.6%
2019 41.46 211th 438 51.8%
2021 51.92 153rd 410 62.7%
2022 42.19 207th 429 51.7%
2023 55.50 142nd 442 67.9%
2024 56.50 147th 458 67.9%
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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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Enrollment information for Long County High School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1995 1044 508 5 75 4 n/a n/a 0 1636
1996 1044 508 5 75 4 n/a n/a 0 1636
1997 1139 529 19 97 6 n/a n/a 0 1790
1998 1159 578 10 102 4 n/a n/a 0 1853
1999 1136 581 15 101 8 n/a n/a 0 1841
2000 1156 596 16 124 9 n/a n/a 0 1901
2001 818 378 16 90 7 n/a n/a 0 1309
2002 835 407 17 115 2 n/a n/a 0 1376
2003 835 407 17 115 2 n/a n/a 0 1376
2004 876 381 16 142 5 n/a n/a 0 1420
2005 334 149 9 37 1 n/a n/a 8 538
2006 345 139 10 43 0 n/a n/a 9 546
2007 321 157 9 45 0 n/a n/a 7 539
2008 342 194 7 41 1 n/a n/a 17 602
2009 352 186 7 58 0 n/a n/a 26 629
2010 330 194 6 31 3 4 106 0 674
2011 319 186 3 20 5 2 93 0 628
2012 352 175 2 28 1 1 77 0 636
2013 364 181 6 101 0 3 46 0 701
2014 413 199 6 112 0 4 45 0 779
2015 450 206 7 115 0 3 56 0 837
2016 471 221 7 138 0 3 63 0 903
2017 468 245 6 156 0 1 67 0 943
2018 458 273 6 160 0 1 76 0 974
2019 446 270 9 158 1 0 74 0 958
2020 441 309 13 165 1 2 86 0 1017
2021 476 330 15 170 1 8 76 0 1076
2022 482 351 11 194 3 11 92 0 1144
2023 507 358 4 218 3 12 107 0 1209

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 County High School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1995 1636 93.0 17.6 51.1
1996 1636 93.0 17.6 51.1
1997 1790 97.2 18.4 61.7
1998 1853 105.3 17.6 65.3
1999 1841 108.4 17.0 68
2000 1901 108.1 17.6 67.8
2001 1309 73.0 17.9 67.1
2002 1376 78.3 17.6 68.2
2003 1376 78.3 17.6 68.2
2004 1420 76.7 18.5 65.8
2005 538 29.7 18.1 63.4
2006 546 32.0 17.1 68.9
2007 539 28.8 18.7 61.8
2008 602 30.6 19.7 60.9
2009 629 35.7 17.6 62.2
2010 674 37.4 18.0 64.2
2011 628 37.7 16.6 61.3
2012 636 38.5 16.5 66.8
2013 701 40.5 17.3 64.5
2014 779 43.4 17.9 66.8
2015 837 43.0 19.4 68
2016 903 50.0 18.0 75.2
2017 943 53.0 17.7 74.4
2018 974 55.4 17.5 70.9
2019 958 55.5 17.2 72
2020 1017 57.1 17.8 71.3
2021 1076 58.1 18.5 54.8
2022 1144 63.5 18.0 n/a
2023 1209 65.8 18.3 70.1

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 County High School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1995 1636 93.0 17.6 51.1
1996 1636 93.0 17.6 51.1
1997 1790 97.2 18.4 61.7
1998 1853 105.3 17.6 65.3
1999 1841 108.4 17.0 68
2000 1901 108.1 17.6 67.8
2001 1309 73.0 17.9 67.1
2002 1376 78.3 17.6 68.2
2003 1376 78.3 17.6 68.2
2004 1420 76.7 18.5 65.8
2005 538 29.7 18.1 63.4
2006 546 32.0 17.1 68.9
2007 539 28.8 18.7 61.8
2008 602 30.6 19.7 60.9
2009 629 35.7 17.6 62.2
2010 674 37.4 18.0 64.2
2011 628 37.7 16.6 61.3
2012 636 38.5 16.5 66.8
2013 701 40.5 17.3 64.5
2014 779 43.4 17.9 66.8
2015 837 43.0 19.4 68
2016 903 50.0 18.0 75.2
2017 943 53.0 17.7 74.4
2018 974 55.4 17.5 70.9
2019 958 55.5 17.2 72
2020 1017 57.1 17.8 71.3
2021 1076 58.1 18.5 54.8
2022 1144 63.5 18.0 n/a
2023 1209 65.8 18.3 70.1

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.
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Per Pupil Expenditures for Long County High School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2017 $463 (6.3%) $6,942 (93.7%) $7,405
2018 $457 (6.2%) $6,905 (93.8%) $7,362
2019 $503 (6.4%) $7,297 (93.6%) $7,800

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Long County High School

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 211th of 438 High schoolsRanks 142nd of 442 High schools
 16%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
End of Course American Literature and Composition (Long County High School)42.733.8
 8.9%
   End of Course American Literature and Composition (Long County)42.733.8
 8.9%
   End of Course American Literature and Composition (Georgia)47.338.9
 8.4%
End of Course Algebra I (Long County High School)22.740.1
 17.4%
   End of Course Algebra I (Long County)22.740.4
 17.7%
   End of Course Algebra I (Georgia)41.135.8
 5.3%
End of Course Biology (Long County High School)46.748
 1.3%
   End of Course Biology (Long County)46.748
 1.3%
   End of Course Biology (Georgia)4945.5
 3.5%
End of Course United States History (Long County High School)30.545.6
 15.1%
   End of Course United States History (Long County)30.545.6
 15.1%
   End of Course United States History (Georgia)48.337.1
 11.2%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students9581209
 26.2%
African American270358
 32.6%
American Indian13
 200%
Asian94
 55.6%
Hispanic158218
 38%
Pacific Islander012
White446507
 13.7%
Two or More Races74107
 44.6%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients72%70.1%
 2%


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Frequently Asked Questions about Long County High School

Long County High School ranks 147th of 458 Georgia high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

Students at Long County High School are 42% White, 30% African American, 18% Hispanic, 9% Two or more races.

Long County High School is fed by the following schools:

Elementary : McClelland Elementary School
Elementary : Smiley Elementary School
Middle : Long County Middle School

In the 2022-23 school year, 1,209 students attended Long County High School.


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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the Georgia Department of Education.

IMPORTANT DISCLAIMERS: Not all boundaries are included. We make every effort to ensure that boundaries are up-to-date. But it's important to note that these are approximations and are for general informational purposes only. To verify legal descriptions of boundaries or school locations, contact your local tax assessor's office and/or school district.





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