System Quick View Sheet [pdf]
12,644 students
2,003 outstanding staff members (number does not include substitute teachers)
1,111 certified staff
892 non-certified staff
98.9% of teachers are highly qualified
100% of paraprofessionals are highly qualified
21 Schools:
13 elementary schools
3 middle schools
3 high schools
2 magnet schools (1 elementary and 1 grades 3-8)
1 alternative school
State Exemplary Media Center
One of the top 2 employers in Troup County
Accredited by The Southern Association of Colleges and Schools (SACS CASI)
Award-winning facilities…modern, well-maintained
Instructional technology utilized in all schools
Career technical/vocational programs in middle and high schools
Counselors, art, music and physical education teachers in all schools
K-12 System-wide Fine Arts Magnet School
Math, Science, Technology Magnet School
Extensive extracurricular activities (academic and athletic)
Championship athletics and academics
Pre-Kindergarten program with 24 classes
Georgia Schools of Excellence (West Side Magnet School, LaGrange High School, Long Cane Elementary)
Junior University summer enrichment program (for middle school students)
Governor’s Honors
National Merit Scholars
National Achievement Scholars
AP Scholars
Gates Scholar
Advanced Placement and college joint enrollment programs
Strong Parent/Teacher Organizations in all schools
School Councils consisting of parents, business members, and teachers in place in all schools
Active Partners in Education program at each school
Progressive community that believes in quality education for all students
Board of Education is a "Board of Distinction" who puts children first
THE BEST AND BRIGHTEST STUDENTS…THE LEADERS OF TOMORROW!