Long Cane Middle School

Troup County
326 Long Cane Rd
LaGrange, GA 30240
979 Students
Middle School 6th - 8th
School Overview
Long Cane Middle School, located in LaGrange, Georgia, serves as a prominent educational institution within the Troup County School System. Catering to students in grades 6 through 8, the school is dedicated to fostering a supportive academic environment that prioritizes both intellectual growth and character development. The school prides itself on preparing students for the transition to high school by offering a comprehensive curriculum that balances core academic subjects with opportunities for elective exploration, technology integration, and extracurricular engagement.

Beyond academics, Long Cane Middle School places a strong emphasis on community and student well-being. The school actively promotes a culture of inclusivity and collaboration, encouraging students to participate in various athletic programs, clubs, and service-oriented activities. By focusing on the "whole child," Long Cane aims to cultivate responsible, well-rounded citizens who are equipped with the critical thinking and interpersonal skills necessary to succeed in an ever-evolving global society.
979
Total Students
67.0
Full-Time Teachers
14.6
Student/Teacher Ratio
95.5%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • White
    491 (50.2 %)
  • Black
    367 (37.5 %)
  • Hispanic
    58 (5.9 %)
  • Two or More
    40 (4.1 %)
  • Asian
    20 (2.0 %)
  • Pacific Islander
    2 (0.2 %)
  • American Indian
    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)845-2085
Grade Range: 6th - 8th
Total Students: 979
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 67.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 14.6
NSLP Participation:1 Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch: 935
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 6 342
Grade 7 284
Grade 8 353
Gender Ratio
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Lanett Junior High School
Lanett City
155 Students
1301 South 8th Avenue
Lanett, AL 36863 (8.2 miles away)
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