For the 2025 school year, there are 5 public middle schools serving 2,801 students in Lagrange, GA.
The top ranked public middle schools in Lagrange, GA are Long Cane Middle School, Bradfield Center - Ault Academy and Gardner-newman Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Lagrange, GA public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 27% (versus the Georgia public middle school average of 35%), and reading proficiency score of 29% (versus the 39% statewide average). Middle schools in Lagrange have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Georgia public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 63% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Georgia public middle school average of 66% (majority Black).
Best Public Middle Schools in Lagrange, GA (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Long Cane Middle School
(Math: 37% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
326 Long Cane Rd
Lagrange, GA 30240
(706) 845-2085
Lagrange, GA 30240
(706) 845-2085
Grades: 6-8
| 973 students
Rank: #22.
Bradfield Center - Ault Academy
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1022 E Depot St
Lagrange, GA 30241
(706) 884-1717
Lagrange, GA 30241
(706) 884-1717
Grades: 5-12
| 27 students
Rank: #33.
Gardner-newman Middle School
(Math: 24% | Reading: 28%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
101 S Shannon Dr
Lagrange, GA 30241
(706) 883-1535
Lagrange, GA 30241
(706) 883-1535
Grades: 6-8
| 1,020 students
Rank: #44.
Callaway Middle School
(Math: 18% | Reading: 21%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
2244 Hammett Rd
Lagrange, GA 30241
(706) 845-2080
Lagrange, GA 30241
(706) 845-2080
Grades: 6-8
| 717 students
Rank: #55.
The Hope Academy School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: ≤10%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
200 Mooty Bridge Rd
Lagrange, GA 30240
(706) 812-7988
Lagrange, GA 30240
(706) 812-7988
Grades: 6-12
| 64 students
Lagrange, Georgia Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
210 Camp Viola Road
Lagrange, GA 30241
(706) 884-1717
Lagrange, GA 30241
(706) 884-1717
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Burwell Psychoeducational Program (Closed 2023)
Special Education School
307 Fort Drive
Lagrange, GA 30240
(706) 884-6001
Lagrange, GA 30240
(706) 884-6001
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
115 East Cannon St
Lagrange, GA 30241
(706) 883-1540
Lagrange, GA 30241
(706) 883-1540
Grades: PK-5
| 239 students
4117 Greenville Rd
Lagrange, GA 30241
(706) 812-7951
Lagrange, GA 30241
(706) 812-7951
Grades: PK-5
| 247 students
Troup County Student Services Center (Closed 2012)
Alternative School
4864 West Point Rd
Lagrange, GA 30240
(706) 812-7988
Lagrange, GA 30240
(706) 812-7988
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
525 Park Ave
Lagrange, GA 30240
(706) 883-1555
Lagrange, GA 30240
(706) 883-1555
Grades: PK-5
| 465 students
West Side Magnet School (Closed 2023)
Magnet School
301 Forrest Avenue
Lagrange, GA 30240
(706) 883-1550
Lagrange, GA 30240
(706) 883-1550
Grades: 3-8
| 502 students
1700 Whitesville Rd
Lagrange, GA 30240
(706) 812-7968
Lagrange, GA 30240
(706) 812-7968
Grades: PK-5
| 537 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public middle schools in Lagrange, GA?
The top ranked public middle schools in Lagrange, GA include Long Cane Middle School, Bradfield Center - Ault Academy and Gardner-newman Middle School.
How many public middle schools are located in Lagrange?
5 public middle schools are located in Lagrange.
What is the racial composition of students in Lagrange?
Lagrange public middle schools minority enrollment is 63% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Georgia public middle schools average of 66% (majority Black).
Which public middle schools in Lagrange are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public middle schools in Lagrange include: Gardner-newman Middle School vs. Long Cane Middle School, Long Cane Middle School vs. Gardner-newman Middle School, Callaway Middle School vs. Long Cane Middle School
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