Luella Middle School

2075 Hampton Locust Grove Rd
Locust Grove, GA 30248

www.henry.k12.ga.us/lm

849 Students

Middle School 6th - 8th

School Overview

Luella Middle School, located in Locust Grove, Georgia, is part of the Henry County School District. Serving students in grades 6 through 8, the school focuses on creating a supportive learning environment that emphasizes academic growth, social development, and personal responsibility. As part of the larger Luella community, the school is known for fostering strong connections between students, faculty, and local families, aiming to prepare middle-grade students for the transition into high school and beyond.

The school’s curriculum is designed to meet the rigorous standards of the Georgia Department of Education, providing a well-rounded academic experience that includes core subjects alongside various exploratory classes and extracurricular opportunities. Beyond the classroom, Luella Middle School encourages student participation in athletics, clubs, and service-oriented activities, which helps students build leadership skills and school spirit. By prioritizing both academic excellence and character development, the school strives to cultivate a positive school culture where every student is encouraged to succeed.

849

Total Students

38.7

Full-Time Teachers

21.9

Student/Teacher Ratio

66.8%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Luella Middle School
Demographic	Student Count
White	32
Hispanic	94
Black	652
Asian	22
Two or More	45
American Indian	3
Pacific Islander	1

Black
652 (76.8%)
Hispanic
94 (11.1%)
Two or More
45 (5.3%)
White
32 (3.8%)
Asian
22 (2.6%)
American Indian
3 (0.4%)
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:	Henry County
Phone:	(678)583-8919
Website:	http://www.henry.k12.ga.us/lm
Grade Range:	6th - 8th
Total Students:	849
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	38.7
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	21.9
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	487
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	80

* 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 6 278

Grade 7 250

Grade 8 321