LaFayette High School

Summary:

LaFayette High School is a public high school serving 1,164 students in grades 9-12 in LaFayette, Georgia, which is part of the Walker County School District. The school has seen steady improvements in its graduation rates, reaching 90.5% in 2021-2022, which is higher than the state average. However, its performance on the Georgia Milestones Assessments is mixed, with the school outperforming the county in some subjects but lagging behind the state average in most areas.

LaFayette High School has a relatively high percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, ranging from 62.11% to 63.04% over the past few years, indicating that the school serves a population with a higher level of economic need. The school's spending per student has increased from $8,502 in 2016-2017 to $9,249 in 2018-2019, suggesting a commitment to investing in the school's resources and infrastructure. When compared to nearby high schools, LaFayette High School's performance is mixed, with the school outperforming some schools, such as Chattooga High School, in certain subject areas, but lagging behind higher-performing schools like Ringgold High School and Heritage High School in both test scores and graduation rates.

The school's performance on the Georgia Milestones Assessments has fluctuated over the years, with some subjects showing improvement and others declining, suggesting the need for consistent, data-driven strategies to improve student outcomes across all subject areas. Additionally, the high percentage of economically disadvantaged students at LaFayette High School may present additional challenges, and the school may need to explore targeted interventions and support programs to address the needs of this population. As part of the Walker County School District, which is ranked 98 out of 203 districts in Georgia, LaFayette High School's performance is influenced by the overall district's resources, policies, and support.


Detail:

Public 9-12

 100 Rambler Dr
       La Fayette, GA  30728


(706) 638-2342

District: Walker County

SchoolDigger Rank:
153rd of 458 Georgia High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $9,249 Help


Feeder schools for LaFayette High School:

Elementary:    Gilbert Elementary School
    Naomi Elementary School
    North LaFayette Elementary School
    Rock Spring Elementary School
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Middle:    LaFayette Middle School

Student/teacher ratio:  14.8 Help
Number of students:  1,195

Racial breakdown:

White:
87.4%
Two or more races:
4.9%
Hispanic:
3.8%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  74.6% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details LaFayette High School ranks better than 66.6% of high schools in Georgia. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 55.67. (See more...)
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The four-year cohort graduation rate measures the percentage of students at LaFayette High School who earn a standard high school diploma within four years of starting ninth grade.
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (87.4%), two or more races (4.9%), Hispanic (3.8%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 74.6% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at LaFayette High School is 14.8. (See more...)
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Compare LaFayette High School employs 80.5 full-time teachers.
Finance
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at LaFayette High School is $9,249.
Schooldigger Rankings:

LaFayette High School was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.
SchoolDigger ranks LaFayette High School 153rd of 458 Georgia public high schools. (See LaFayette High School in the ranking list.)

Walker County:

SchoolDigger ranks Walker County 98th of 203 Georgia school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for LaFayette High School

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Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools GA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2006 53.74 150th 335 55.2%
2007 42.23 229th 358 36.0%
2008 58.04 143rd 370 61.4%
2009 41.20 254th 372 31.7%
2010 48.35 206th 384 46.4%
2011 58.48 158th 402 60.7%
2012 62.76 126th 396 68.2%
2013 57.35 152nd 425 64.2%
2014 51.80 193rd 425 54.6%
2015 39.79 225th 435 48.3%
2016 43.69 195th 426 54.2%
2017 39.97 209th 420 50.2%
2018 41.98 205th 428 52.1%
2019 34.87 259th 438 40.9%
2021 31.67 257th 410 37.3%
2022 36.99 245th 429 42.9%
2023 49.90 175th 442 60.4%
2024 55.67 153rd 458 66.6%
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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 LaFayette High School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1999 887 41 10 4 0 n/a n/a 0 942
2000 846 55 11 10 1 n/a n/a 0 923
2001 869 46 10 11 0 n/a n/a 0 936
2002 844 44 6 10 1 n/a n/a 0 905
2003 844 44 6 10 1 n/a n/a 0 905
2004 884 36 3 8 1 n/a n/a 0 932
2005 916 40 6 6 2 n/a n/a 15 985
2006 969 55 6 4 3 n/a n/a 15 1052
2007 1050 56 8 7 1 n/a n/a 27 1149
2008 1046 46 9 7 2 n/a n/a 23 1133
2009 1094 50 4 11 1 n/a n/a 28 1188
2010 1076 53 2 14 1 0 47 0 1193
2011 1070 50 0 16 0 0 29 0 1165
2012 1038 69 1 16 0 0 28 0 1152
2013 1025 67 4 13 0 0 29 0 1138
2014 1115 69 3 18 0 1 33 0 1239
2015 1076 65 7 21 0 1 36 0 1206
2016 1100 58 9 21 2 0 37 0 1227
2017 1024 52 8 38 2 1 46 0 1171
2018 962 49 10 39 4 0 48 0 1112
2019 977 52 8 40 4 0 56 0 1137
2020 967 48 5 38 2 1 54 0 1115
2021 989 44 3 35 2 1 46 0 1120
2022 992 44 3 37 2 0 48 0 1126
2023 1020 41 3 45 1 0 54 0 1164
2024 1044 42 3 46 1 0 59 0 1195

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

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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 LaFayette High School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1999 942 56.6 16.6 19.4
2000 923 54.3 17.0 27.5
2001 936 61.2 15.3 27
2002 905 63.0 14.4 34.9
2003 905 63.0 14.4 34.9
2004 932 62.0 15.0 35.6
2005 985 60.9 16.2 42.9
2006 1052 65.3 16.1 44.9
2007 1149 71.7 16.0 54.7
2008 1133 74.7 15.2 51
2009 1188 77.0 15.4 52.9
2010 1193 85.3 13.9 57.5
2011 1165 88.4 13.1 59.5
2012 1152 86.7 13.2 66.3
2013 1138 80.7 14.1 64.1
2014 1239 73.4 16.8 62.9
2015 1206 76.0 15.8 64.1
2016 1227 78.0 15.7 63.2
2017 1171 80.1 14.6 61
2018 1112 76.7 14.4 67
2019 1137 76.5 14.8 62.7
2020 1115 76.9 14.4 61.1
2021 1120 71.8 15.5 63
2022 1126 74.2 15.1 n/a
2023 1164 73.8 15.7 62.1
2024 1195 80.5 14.8 74.6

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 LaFayette High School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1999 942 56.6 16.6 19.4
2000 923 54.3 17.0 27.5
2001 936 61.2 15.3 27
2002 905 63.0 14.4 34.9
2003 905 63.0 14.4 34.9
2004 932 62.0 15.0 35.6
2005 985 60.9 16.2 42.9
2006 1052 65.3 16.1 44.9
2007 1149 71.7 16.0 54.7
2008 1133 74.7 15.2 51
2009 1188 77.0 15.4 52.9
2010 1193 85.3 13.9 57.5
2011 1165 88.4 13.1 59.5
2012 1152 86.7 13.2 66.3
2013 1138 80.7 14.1 64.1
2014 1239 73.4 16.8 62.9
2015 1206 76.0 15.8 64.1
2016 1227 78.0 15.7 63.2
2017 1171 80.1 14.6 61
2018 1112 76.7 14.4 67
2019 1137 76.5 14.8 62.7
2020 1115 76.9 14.4 61.1
2021 1120 71.8 15.5 63
2022 1126 74.2 15.1 n/a
2023 1164 73.8 15.7 62.1
2024 1195 80.5 14.8 74.6

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.
Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for LaFayette High School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2017 $650 (7.6%) $7,852 (92.4%) $8,502
2018 $643 (6.9%) $8,643 (93.1%) $9,286
2019 $686 (7.4%) $8,563 (92.6%) $9,249

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

Impact of COVID-19 on LaFayette High School

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 259th of 438 High schoolsRanks 175th of 442 High schools
 19.5%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
End of Course American Literature and Composition (LaFayette High School)38.428.4
 10%
   End of Course American Literature and Composition (Walker County)37.428.1
 9.3%
   End of Course American Literature and Composition (Georgia)47.338.9
 8.4%
End of Course Algebra I (LaFayette High School)21.45.6
 15.8%
   End of Course Algebra I (Walker County)29.517.1
 12.4%
   End of Course Algebra I (Georgia)41.135.8
 5.3%
End of Course Biology (LaFayette High School)31.140.2
 9.1%
   End of Course Biology (Walker County)43.738.9
 4.8%
   End of Course Biology (Georgia)4945.5
 3.5%
End of Course United States History (LaFayette High School)36.842.3
 5.5%
   End of Course United States History (Walker County)44.235.2
 9%
   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 Students11371164
 2.4%
African American5241
 21.2%
American Indian41
 75%
Asian83
 62.5%
Hispanic4045
 12.5%
Pacific Islander00
White9771020
 4.4%
Two or More Races5654
 3.6%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients62.7%62.1%
 0.6%


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LaFayette High School ranks 153rd of 458 Georgia high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

In the 2023-24 school year, 1,195 students attended LaFayette High School.

Students at LaFayette High School are 87% White, 5% Two or more races, 4% Hispanic, 4% African American.


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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.

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