For the 2025 school year, there are 9 public schools serving 8,115 students in Locust Grove, GA (there are , serving 1,062 private students). 88% of all K-12 students in Locust Grove, GA are educated in public schools (compared to the GA state average of 91%).
The top ranked public schools in Locust Grove, GA are New Hope Elementary School, Locust Grove High School and Unity Grove Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Locust Grove, GA public schools have an average math proficiency score of 23% (versus the Georgia public school average of 38%), and reading proficiency score of 30% (versus the 40% statewide average). Schools in Locust Grove have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Georgia public schools.
Minority enrollment is 77% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Georgia public school average of 65% (majority Black).
Best 51爆料s in Locust Grove, GA (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
New Hope Elementary School
(Math: 41% | Reading: 41%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1655 New Hope Rd
Locust Grove, GA 30248
(770) 898-7362
Locust Grove, GA 30248
(770) 898-7362
Grades: PK-5
| 646 students
Rank: #22.
Locust Grove High School
(Math: 28% | Reading: 37%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
3275 S Ola Rd
Locust Grove, GA 30248
(770) 898-1452
Locust Grove, GA 30248
(770) 898-1452
Grades: 9-12
| 1,632 students
Rank: #33.
Unity Grove Elementary School
(Math: 34% | Reading: 29%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1180 Leguin Mill Rd
Locust Grove, GA 30248
(770) 898-8886
Locust Grove, GA 30248
(770) 898-8886
Grades: PK-5
| 844 students
Rank: #44.
Luella Elementary School
(Math: 29% | Reading: 30%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
575 Walker Dr
Locust Grove, GA 30248
(770) 288-2035
Locust Grove, GA 30248
(770) 288-2035
Grades: PK-5
| 652 students
Rank: #55.
Luella High School
(Math: 18% | Reading: 37%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
603 Walker Dr
Locust Grove, GA 30248
(770) 898-9822
Locust Grove, GA 30248
(770) 898-9822
Grades: 9-12
| 1,353 students
Rank: #66.
Locust Grove Middle School
(Math: 22% | Reading: 32%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
3315 S Ola Rd
Locust Grove, GA 30248
(770) 957-6055
Locust Grove, GA 30248
(770) 957-6055
Grades: 6-8
| 1,066 students
Rank: #77.
Bethlehem Elementary School
(Math: 27% | Reading: 27%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1000 Academic Pkwy
Locust Grove, GA 30248
(770) 288-8571
Locust Grove, GA 30248
(770) 288-8571
Grades: PK-5
| 472 students
Rank: #88.
Luella Middle School
(Math: 13% | Reading: 25%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
2075 Hampton Locust Grove Rd
Locust Grove, GA 30248
(678) 583-8919
Locust Grove, GA 30248
(678) 583-8919
Grades: 6-8
| 851 students
Rank: #99.
Locust Grove Elementary School
(Math: 16% | Reading: 21%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
95 Martin Luther King Jr Blvd
Locust Grove, GA 30248
(770) 957-5416
Locust Grove, GA 30248
(770) 957-5416
Grades: PK-5
| 599 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Locust Grove, GA?
The top ranked public schools in Locust Grove, GA include New Hope Elementary School, Locust Grove High School and Unity Grove Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in Locust Grove?
9 public schools are located in Locust Grove.
What percentage of students in Locust Grove go to public school?
88% of all K-12 students in Locust Grove are educated in public schools (compared to the GA state average of 91%).
What is the racial composition of students in Locust Grove?
Locust Grove public schools minority enrollment is 77% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Georgia public schools average of 65% (majority Black).
Which public schools in Locust Grove are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public schools in Locust Grove include: Luella High School vs. Locust Grove High School, Unity Grove Elementary School vs. Locust Grove Elementary School, Locust Grove Elementary School vs. Unity Grove Elementary School
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