Long County Courthouse · Photo: Bubba73 (Jud McCranie) · CC BY-SA 3.0Ludowici’s public schools score below 57% of Georgia districts on tests and graduation
In Ludowici, 27% of tested students read at a proficient level, below the Georgia average (40%). The grade covers the public school district serving Ludowici, 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 100% 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.
Ludowici’s schools, in brief
Results trail the state
In spring 2022, 27% of tested students were proficient in reading and 30% in math, against 40% and 37% statewide; 100% of students in the tested grades sat the tests. The grade ↓
Graduation
91% of the class of 2023 graduated in four years, against 84% across Georgia. Districts ↓
Spending and class size
The district spends $11,077 per student, against $15,800 across Georgia (FY2024). Spending doesn’t count toward the grade. Districts ↓
One elementary school, then one elementary, one middle and one high school
From grade 2 the district’s path is Smiley Elementary School, then Long County Middle School, then Long County High School. Enrollment is up 22% since 2020–21. See the path ↓
Choice beyond the district
Faith Baptist Christian Academy (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 Ludowici’s grade
C+: better than 43% of Georgia school districts. 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 Ludowici, with each school’s own grade.
Pre-K in Ludowici
Long County Primary School
Grades PK–1 · 905 students · 20:1 students per teacher
Kindergarten in Ludowici
Long County Primary School
Grades PK–1 · 905 students · 20:1 students per teacher
1st grade in Ludowici
Long County Primary School
Grades PK–1 · 905 students · 20:1 students per teacher
2nd grade in Ludowici
Smiley Elementary School
Grades 2–3 · 765 students · 16:1 students per teacher
3rd grade in Ludowici
Smiley Elementary School
Grades 2–3 · 765 students · 16:1 students per teacher
4th grade in Ludowici
McClelland Elementary School
Grades 4–5 · 694 students · 16:1 students per teacher
5th grade in Ludowici
McClelland Elementary School
Grades 4–5 · 694 students · 16:1 students per teacher
6th grade in Ludowici
Long County Middle School
Grades 6–8 · 1,007 students · 19:1 students per teacher
7th grade in Ludowici
Long County Middle School
Grades 6–8 · 1,007 students · 19:1 students per teacher
8th grade in Ludowici
Long County Middle School
Grades 6–8 · 1,007 students · 19:1 students per teacher
9th grade in Ludowici
Long County High School
Grades 9–12 · 1,353 students · 19:1 students per teacher
10th grade in Ludowici
Long County High School
Grades 9–12 · 1,353 students · 19:1 students per teacher
11th grade in Ludowici
Long County High School
Grades 9–12 · 1,353 students · 19:1 students per teacher
12th grade in Ludowici
Long County High School
Grades 9–12 · 1,353 students · 19:1 students per teacher
Ludowici’s public schools are run by Long County School District. 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
Ludowici vs. its neighbors
Schools grades for the Georgia towns that share Ludowici’s borders.
| Town | Schools | Main districts |
|---|---|---|
| Ludowici | C+ | Long County |
Every school in Ludowici
6 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 Ludowici’s schools
Are Ludowici’s schools good?
On Georgia’s tests they score below most of the state: the public schools Ludowici children attend score below 57% of Georgia’s school districts on tests and graduation, a C+ Schools grade. Tests are from 2021–22, graduation from the class of 2023.
What school district is Ludowici in?
Long County School District, which runs grades PK–12 and enrolls 4,724 students in 5 schools (2024–25).
Where do Ludowici kids go to high school?
Long County High School, with 1,353 students; its own test results earn a B−.
What is Ludowici’s graduation rate?
91% of the class of 2023 in Long County School District graduated in four years, against 84% across Georgia.
How much does Ludowici spend per student?
$11,077 in Long County School District (FY2024), against $15,800 across Georgia. Spending doesn’t count toward the grade.
Are there private schools in Ludowici?
Yes: Faith Baptist Christian Academy (religious, grades PK–12, 81 students).
Parents talk
What Ludowici families are saying about school.
Looking for colleges? Colleges near Ludowici → 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.