LOCUST GROVE MIDDLE SCHOOL
Locust Grove Middle is a public middle school that is part of the Orange County Public Schools school district, located in Locust Grove, VA with about 593 students offering grade levels from 6th Grade to 8th Grade. Student demographics can be found below. With about 39 teachers, Locust Grove Middle has a student/teacher ratio of about 15:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.
Locust Grove Middle School, located at 6368 Flat Run Road in Locust Grove, Virginia, serves as a central educational hub for students in Orange County. As a public middle school, it is committed to fostering a supportive learning environment that bridges the gap between elementary and high school. The school focuses on a comprehensive curriculum that emphasizes core academic subjects—such as mathematics, science, language arts, and social studies—while encouraging student growth through extracurricular opportunities and personal development initiatives.
The school is deeply rooted in its local community, reflecting the values and spirit of the surrounding Locust Grove area. By leveraging a dedicated faculty and staff, the institution strives to prepare students for the challenges of secondary education by promoting critical thinking, collaboration, and digital literacy. With its convenient location, the school serves as a focal point for families in the region, working to create an inclusive atmosphere where middle-schoolers are encouraged to explore their interests, build lasting friendships, and develop the foundations necessary for future academic success.
For more information, contact Locust Grove Middle at (540) 661-4480 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
Locust Grove, VA 22508
(540) 661-4480
LOCUST GROVE MIDDLE SCHOOL is a public school in Locust Grove, VA with about 593 enrolled students. See other public middle schools in Virginia
School Details
- Level:
- Middle School
- Charter School:*
- No
- District:
- Orange County Public Schools
- Total Students:
- 593
- Teachers:
- 39.34
- NSLP Status:1
- Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
- Qualified free lunch:
- 0
- Qualified reduced-price lunch:
- 0
- Title I Status:2
- Not a Title I school
- Virtual:
- Not Virtual
* A public charter school is a publicly funded school that is typically governed by a group or organization under a legislative contract with the state, the district, or another entity. The charter exempts the school from certain state or local rules and regulations.
1 The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides eligible students with free or reduced-price lunch
2 Title I, Part A (Title I) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families.
School Demographics for 593 students
The primary ethnicity of students attending LOCUST GROVE MIDDLE SCHOOL is predominantly White, representing about 75% of the student body.
- White
- 74.7%
- Black or African American
- 8.3%
- Two or more races
- 8.3%
- Hispanic/Latino
- 7.3%
- Asian
- 1.2%
- Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
- 0.2%
- American Indian or Alaska Native
- 0.2%
- Female
- 49.7%
- Male
- 50.3%
Data for school year 2017-2018 — The information found on this website was provided in part by the U.S. Department of Education, U.S. Census Bureau, the Bureau of Labor and Statistics & various other external sources. We do not verify the contents of the information provided and therefore, cannot guarantee the accuracy of the information displayed on this website.