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  • 12,592 students
  • 1,911 outstanding employees (number does not include substitute teachers)
  • 1,057 professional staff, 99% highly qualified, 69.4% hold advanced degrees
  • 100% of teacher assistants are highly qualified
  • Georgia Teacher of the Year state finalist
  • National Elementary Physical Education Teacher of the Year finalist
  • State Exemplary Media Center
  • One of the top 2 employers in Troup County
  • 22 Schools

                  14 elementary schools

                  3 middle schools

                  3 high schools

                  2 magnet schools (1 elementary and 1 grades 3-8)

                  1 alternative facility

 

  • Accredited by The Southern Association of Colleges and Schools (SACS CASI)
  • Award-winning facilities…modern, well-maintained
  • State-of-the-art technology; internet connection in every classroom
  • 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 23 classes
  • Georgia Schools of Excellence (West Side Magnet School, LaGrange High School)
  • 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!