Photo: formulanone · CC BY-SA 2.0West Point’s public schools score below 58% of Georgia districts on tests and graduation
In West Point, 31% of tested students read at a proficient level, below the Georgia average (40%). The grade covers the public school district serving West Point, 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.
West Point’s schools, in brief
Results trail the state
In spring 2022, 31% of tested students were proficient in reading and 33% in math, against 40% and 37% statewide; 98% of students in the tested grades sat the tests. The grade ↓
Graduation
86% of the class of 2023 graduated in four years, against 84% across Georgia. Districts ↓
Spending and class size
The district spends $15,162 per student, against $15,800 across Georgia (FY2024). Spending doesn’t count toward the grade. Districts ↓
One elementary school, then five middle and five high schools
Which school depends on the address at the later steps. See the path ↓
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 West Point’s grade
C+: better than 42% of Georgia school districts, #156 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 West Point, with each school’s own grade.
Pre-K in West Point
West Point Elementary School
Grades PK–5 · 450 students · 13:1 students per teacher
Kindergarten in West Point
West Point Elementary School
Grades PK–5 · 450 students · 13:1 students per teacher
1st grade in West Point
West Point Elementary School
Grades PK–5 · 450 students · 13:1 students per teacher
2nd grade in West Point
West Point Elementary School
Grades PK–5 · 450 students · 13:1 students per teacher
3rd grade in West Point
West Point Elementary School
Grades PK–5 · 450 students · 13:1 students per teacher
4th grade in West Point
West Point Elementary School
Grades PK–5 · 450 students · 13:1 students per teacher
5th grade in West Point
West Point Elementary School
Grades PK–5 · 450 students · 13:1 students per teacher
West Point’s public schools are run by Troup County School District, which also serves Hogansville and LaGrange. Parts of West Point (19% of its land) are served by Harris County instead. 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
West Point vs. its neighbors
Schools grades for the Georgia towns that share West Point’s borders.
| Town | Schools | Main districts |
|---|---|---|
| West Point | C+ | Troup County |
Every school in West Point
9 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 West Point’s schools
Are West Point’s schools good?
On Georgia’s tests they score below most of the state: the public schools West Point children attend score below 58% of Georgia’s school districts on tests and graduation, a C+ Schools grade, #156 of 260 Georgia towns. Among towns with similar incomes they beat 45%. Tests are from 2021–22, graduation from the class of 2023.
What school district is West Point in?
Troup County School District, which runs grades PK–12 and enrolls 12,262 students in 19 schools (2024–25). Small parts of West Point are served by Harris County.
Where do West Point kids go to high school?
One of 5 high schools, depending on your address: LaGrange High School, Troup County High School, Callaway High School, The Hope Academy School and Bradfield Center - Ault Academy.
What is West Point’s graduation rate?
86% of the class of 2023 in Troup County School District graduated in four years, against 84% across Georgia.
How much does West Point spend per student?
$15,162 in Troup County School District (FY2024), against $15,800 across Georgia. Spending doesn’t count toward the grade.
Parents talk
What West Point families are saying about school.
Looking for colleges? Colleges near West Point → 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.