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Among the many ethnicities represented in Troup County schools, African American was the most prevalent among Troup County students in the 2022-23 school year, according to the Georgia Department of Education.

Of the 11,540 students attending Troup County schools, 43.8% were African American. White students were the second most common ethnicity, making up 39.9% of Troup County student body.

In the previous school year, African American students were also the most common group in Troup County, representing 43.4% of the student body.

In the 2022-23 school year, the total number of students enrolled in public schools in the county increased 0.2% when compared to the previous year.

As of 2024, Georgia has an average student-to-teacher ratio of approximately 15:1, which is better than the national average of 16:1. The state has its best student-to-teacher ratio of 14:1 in pre-kindergarten and middle school grades, while high school has an average ratio of 17:1.

School name	Most prevalent ethnic group	% of Total Student Population	Total Enrollment
Bradfield Center - Ault Academy	White	47%	10
Ethel W. Kight Elementary School	African American	63%	546
Hogansville Elementary School	White	49%	397
Berta Weathersbee Elementary School	African American	90%	244
The Hope Academy School	African American	81%	104
Troup County High School	White	51%	1,300
LaGrange High School	African American	45%	1,267
Gardner-Newman Middle School	African American	49%	1,010
Long Cane Middle School	White	50%	946
Callaway High School	African American	52%	916
Callaway Middle School	African American	54%	724
Franklin Forest Elementary School	African American	54%	650
Clearview Elementary School	African American	64%	583
Callaway Elementary School	African American	51%	556
Long Cane Elementary School	White	77%	538
Rosemont Elementary School	White	77%	531
Hollis Hand Elementary School	White	63%	501
West Point Elementary School	African American	63%	390
Hillcrest Elementary School	White	71%	327