THE LAGRANGE ACADEMY DIFFERENCE
Where Students and Education Come First
We are so excited that you are actively learning more about LaGrange Academy and all the wonderful things happening here. The collective nature of all we offer is called the “LaGrange Academy Difference.” Many students and parents describe it as a feeling experienced as soon as one walks on campus. Your child’s education is of the utmost importance to us, and we take our responsibility in that partnership very seriously.

Why Choose an Independent School?

Your Child Will Be Known, Loved, and Challenged at LaGrange Academy
At LaGrange Academy, your child will thrive in an environment where they are seen as an individual. With smaller class sizes, a safe and welcoming community, and exceptional teachers, we get to know your child personally — year after year. Our students are excited to come to school, where they are both challenged and supported as they grow intellectually, socially, and emotionally.
Preparing Students for College and Life
At LaGrange Academy, we do more than prepare students for college; we prepare them for life. Our dedicated teachers nurture intellectual curiosity, encourage personal growth, and foster strong character development. Beyond academics, we offer a wide range of extracurricular activities, including athletics, theater, music, art, STEAM classes, and community service, where students learn teamwork, develop leadership skills, and build lifelong connections.
Valuing Each Child as an Individual
We embrace and celebrate diversity at LaGrange Academy, welcoming students of all backgrounds, interests, and cultures. This diversity enriches our community and enhances the learning experience, preparing students to live and work in a global society.
Why LaGrange Academy?
The National Association of Independent Schools (NAIS) recommends asking key questions during your search for the right school. We proudly answer “yes” to all of these:
- Do students feel challenged by their school?
- Are the teachers of high quality and committed?
- Does the school have a low student-to-teacher ratio?
- Do parents, teachers, and students share a strong partnership?
- Does the school climate support achievement?
At LaGrange Academy, we are committed to providing a superior education in a caring, cooperative, and stimulating environment. We emphasize strong moral and ethical values while instilling a lifelong love of learning.
What Makes Us Different?
Overall
- Ranked one of the best private schools in Georgia by Niche.com, the highest ranking in the area
- Troup County’s only independent college preparatory school
- Sense of community and trust where there are no locks on lockers
- 97% student involvement in athletics, arts, and clubs
- 31% diversity rate among the student body
- 11:1 student-teacher ratio
- Average of 21 years of teaching experience per teacher


Upper School
- A variety of AP courses offered in all five core academic disciplines
- SAT scores averaged 100- 200 points higher than Troup Co., the State of Georgia, and the national average over the past five years
- ACT scores average five points above the state average over the past five years
- Graduates are awarded, on average, $40,000 in scholarships from accepted colleges. (Not including Hope or Zell)
- All students are issued a Chromebook to supplement their educational experience
- Consistently advancing to the GISA State Literary Competition
- A variety of competitive team sports offered that consistently compete at the regional and state level
Middle School
- Field trips are designed to reinforce classroom themes: Ex-Savannah, Washington DC, NASA Space Museum
- Math curriculum allows students to excel at their individual pace
- 6th-8th grades have daily Spanish instruction
- An Interscholastic athletic program beginning in 6th grade with a no-cut policy for all sports
- A wide range of Fine Arts classes are available
- Experiential science instruction with frequent hands-on, interactive labs
- Specialized instruction in choral and orchestra music is available
- All students K-8 participate in our STEAM program
Lower School
- Our class sizes allow for a strong student-to-teacher ratio. This helps with individualized instruction, which allows for increased opportunities for accelerated growth.
- Reading Counts program begins in 1st grade
- Field trips are designed to reinforce classroom themes
- Pre-School program integrates into the Lower School curriculum
- Enrichment classes for lower school include music, art, STEAM, drama, library, and Physical Education. A subject-specific instructor teaches each class and meets multiple times each week.