Photo: csmith/dbb1 · CC BY-SA 3.0Locust Grove’s public schools score below 59% of Georgia districts on tests and graduation
27% of students in Locust Grove’s public schools are proficient in math, below the Georgia average (37%). The grade covers the public school district serving Locust Grove, from kindergarten through graduation, on state tests and graduation. Each state writes its own tests, so this is the one TownRatings grade compared within Georgia, not nationally.
From Georgia state tests taken in spring 2022, when 98% of students in the tested grades sat them, and the class of 2023’s four-year graduation rate, as reported to the U.S. Department of Education.
Locust Grove’s schools, in brief
Against towns with similar incomes
Among the 238 Georgia towns with household incomes within a quarter of Locust Grove’s, its schools beat 31%, lower than their 41% against all the state’s districts. The grade ↓
Results trail the state
In spring 2022, 33% of tested students were proficient in reading and 27% in math, against 40% and 37% statewide; 98% of students in the tested grades sat the tests. The grade ↓
Graduation
88% of the class of 2023 graduated in four years, against 84% across Georgia. Districts ↓
Spending and class size
The district spends $13,908 per student, against $15,800 across Georgia (FY2024). Spending doesn’t count toward the grade. Districts ↓
One elementary school, then 13 middle and 12 high schools
Which school depends on the address at the later steps. See the path ↓
Choice beyond the district
Strong Rock Christian School (private) is in town. Every school ↓
Written from the figures on this page. Tests are from 2021–22, graduation from the class of 2023; each school’s own letter uses 2020–21 results.
What’s behind Locust Grove’s grade
C+: better than 41% of Georgia school districts, #159 of 260 Georgia towns. Graduation is above the Georgia average; test scores are below it.
Where will my kid go?
Pick a grade. These are the public schools that serve Locust Grove, with each school’s own grade.
Pre-K in Locust Grove
Locust Grove Elementary School
Grades PK–5 · 576 students · 13:1 students per teacher
Kindergarten in Locust Grove
Locust Grove Elementary School
Grades PK–5 · 576 students · 13:1 students per teacher
1st grade in Locust Grove
Locust Grove Elementary School
Grades PK–5 · 576 students · 13:1 students per teacher
2nd grade in Locust Grove
Locust Grove Elementary School
Grades PK–5 · 576 students · 13:1 students per teacher
3rd grade in Locust Grove
Locust Grove Elementary School
Grades PK–5 · 576 students · 13:1 students per teacher
4th grade in Locust Grove
Locust Grove Elementary School
Grades PK–5 · 576 students · 13:1 students per teacher
5th grade in Locust Grove
Locust Grove Elementary School
Grades PK–5 · 576 students · 13:1 students per teacher
Locust Grove’s public schools are run by Henry County School District, which also serves Hampton, McDonough and Stockbridge. To confirm the school for a specific address, ask the district.
The district
Spending and class size are shown but don’t count toward the grade. Each district’s own page has every school.
Well below the state in reading
Locust Grove vs. its neighbors
Schools grades for the Georgia towns that share Locust Grove’s borders.
| Town | Schools | Main districts |
|---|---|---|
| Locust Grove | C+ | Henry County |
Every school in Locust Grove
26 schools. Each public school’s letter compares its own 2020–21 reading and math results with Georgia’s other public schools (the newest school-level results we have).
Questions about Locust Grove’s schools
Are Locust Grove’s schools good?
On Georgia’s tests they score below most of the state: the public schools Locust Grove children attend score below 59% of Georgia’s school districts on tests and graduation, a C+ Schools grade, #159 of 260 Georgia towns. Among towns with similar incomes they beat 31%. Tests are from 2021–22, graduation from the class of 2023.
What school district is Locust Grove in?
Henry County School District, which runs grades PK–12 and enrolls 43,012 students in 53 schools (2024–25).
Where do Locust Grove kids go to high school?
One of 12 high schools, depending on your address: Dutchtown High, Union Grove High, Ola High School, Eagle's Landing High School, Locust Grove High, Stockbridge High School, McDonough High School, Woodland High School, Luella High School, Hampton High School, Impact Academy High School and EXCEL Academy.
What is Locust Grove’s graduation rate?
88% of the class of 2023 in Henry County School District graduated in four years, against 84% across Georgia.
How much does Locust Grove spend per student?
$13,908 in Henry County School District (FY2024), against $15,800 across Georgia. Spending doesn’t count toward the grade.
Are there private schools in Locust Grove?
Yes: Strong Rock Christian School (religious, grades PK–12, 961 students).
Parents talk
What Locust Grove families are saying about school.
Looking for colleges? Colleges near Locust Grove → They have their own page.
School data: state test results (2021–22, with participation) and four-year graduation rates (class of 2023) reported to the U.S. Department of Education (EDFacts via ED Data Express); each school’s own letter uses its 2020–21 results (EDFacts via the Urban Institute); schools and enrollment from NCES (2024–25; private schools 2023–24); spending from the Census Bureau’s school finance survey (FY2024). The School Grade is our own summary, graded within Georgia. Stars are from neighbors.