Gardner-Newman Middle School

Troup County
101 S Shannon Dr
LaGrange, GA 30241
1,039 Students
Middle School 6th - 8th
School Overview
Gardner-Newman Middle School, located at 101 S Shannon Dr in LaGrange, Georgia, serves as a key academic institution within the Troup County School System. Catering to students in grades 6 through 8, the school is dedicated to fostering a supportive learning environment that bridges the gap between elementary and high school education. The campus is designed to promote both academic rigor and personal growth, offering a diverse curriculum that encourages students to develop critical thinking skills, participate in extracurricular activities, and engage with their local community.

Beyond its core academic offerings, Gardner-Newman Middle School emphasizes the holistic development of its student body through various athletic programs, clubs, and service initiatives. The school strives to maintain strong partnerships with families and local stakeholders to ensure that students receive the guidance and resources necessary for success. By focusing on a well-rounded educational experience, Gardner-Newman aims to prepare its students to transition confidently into high school and eventually become productive, informed members of society.
1,039
Total Students
65.6
Full-Time Teachers
15.8
Student/Teacher Ratio
91.3%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • Black
    508 (48.9 %)
  • White
    324 (31.2 %)
  • Hispanic
    129 (12.4 %)
  • Two or More
    45 (4.3 %)
  • Asian
    30 (2.9 %)
  • American Indian
    2 (0.2 %)
  • Pacific Islander
    1 (0.1 %)
School Location
School Details
Status: Open
School Level: Middle School
School Type: Regular School
Charter Status:* Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction: No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status: No
District: Troup County
Phone: (706)883-1535
Grade Range: 6th - 8th
Total Students: 1,039
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 65.6
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 15.8
NSLP Participation:1 Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch: 949
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 0

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

1 National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught
Grade 6 348
Grade 7 364
Grade 8 327
Gender Ratio
Nearby Middle Schools (Within 10 Miles)
Callaway Middle School
Troup County
759 Students
2244 Hammett Rd
LaGrange, GA 30241 (3.3 miles away)
Middle School 6th - 8th