Lovejoy High School

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Lovejoy High School

Public High School | Grade 9-12
1587 McDonough Rd,  Hampton, GA
Clayton County Schools
3.3
1.9
2,080 Students
C-
Niche Grade

School Details

Head of School
Nelson Render
Student Teacher Ratio
19:1
Average SAT Score
1010
Average ACT Score
19
Math Proficiency
9%
Reading Proficiency
22%
Average GPA
3.28
Graduation Rate
92%

Niche Grade

C-
Academics
C+
Teachers
C
College Prep
D+
Administration
C
Resources/Facilities
B-
Clubs and Activities
A-
Sports
C
Food
Source: Niche
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Niche Grade Details

Academics
Average GPA
3.28
Reading Proficiency
22%
Math Proficiency
9%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
19:1
Teachers
109
Full Time Teachers
109
Teachers in First or Second Year
10%
College Prep
Average SAT
1010
Math
500
Verbal
520
Average ACT
19
Math
19
English
19
Reading
20
Science
19
Number of AP Courses
10
AP Pass Rate
13.2%
AP Math Enrollment
Very Low
AP Science Enrollment
Low
Other AP Enrollment
High
Clubs and Activities
Girls Athletic Participation
Very Low
Boys Athletic Participation
Low

GreatSchools Rating

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GreatSchools Rating
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Teachers and Staff

Students Per Counselor
466:1

Student Diversity

Male
53.9%
Female
46.1%
Black
81.2%
Hispanic
13.5%
Two or more races
2.8%

Specialty School Programs

AP Programs Offered
Free/Reduced Lunch Offered
Athletics Program

Colleges Students are Considering

Students are most interested in or go on to attend these colleges.
Georgia State University 667 Students
University of Georgia 395 Students
Kennesaw State University 381 Students
Clayton State University 311 Students
Georgia Southern University 301 Students
Clark Atlanta University 294 Students
Albany State University 289 Students
University of West Georgia 247 Students
Emory University 243 Students
Columbus State University 235 Students

What Students Want to Study

Niche users from this school are most interested in the following majors.
Nursing 197 Students
Business 149 Students
Psychology 139 Students
Biology 139 Students
Computer Science 102 Students
Criminal Justice and Law Enforcement Administration 70 Students
Pre-Medicine Studies 63 Students
Marketing 56 Students
Nursing Science, Education, and Practice 44 Students
Family Practice and Pediatric Nursing 40 Students

This School’s Reviews

Niche Reviews
3.3 517 Reviews
4.0 Alum
6/2/2025
Lovejoy was a mix of good days, tough lessons, and unforgettable moments. The best part was the friendships I made—people who felt like family. The hardest part was the pressure and trying to figure out who I was while keeping up with everything. I'd love to see more focus on mental health and real-life prep. Overall, it shaped me, and I'm thankful for the ride.
5.0 Senior
12/12/2024
There's a lot I would like to see change. The food is okay but sometimes some kids go home hungry or eat snacks. Some challenges I faced were falling what the other people did. I eventually made my own lane and did stuff on my own. Now that I'm graduating I can say I've made good memories at the school. It just needs improvement.
3.0 Senior
12/12/2024
I personally feel like it is a great school but some students shouldn't be there because the way they act
GreatSchools Reviews
1.9 30 Reviews
5.0 parent
4/1/2026
My daughter is currently in her first year at Lovejoy High School, and our experience has been very positive. She truly enjoys attending the school, which speaks volumes about the environment and support provided there.The teachers have been very responsive and professional whenever I reach out by e...
1.0 student
1/31/2026
Dr. Griffin (current principal of Lovejoy High school) does not prioritize the emotional/ physical well-being of his students. - former student of Lovejoy High school
1.0 other
10/22/2025
Charles McCant should be fired and Kelvin Griffin should publicly address how he is resolving the sexist low quality education he allows. Students in Georgia deserve better than what Lovejoy wants to provide them.
1.0 other
10/13/2025
WRITING THIS REVIEW SINCE THE OFFICIAL SITE TURNED ITS REVIEWS OFF!!! GUILTY ARENT YA? CHARLES MCCANT TEACHER SHOULD BE FIRED FOR WHAT HE WAS TEACHING HIS CLASS FOR THE THINGS HE SAID ! VERY UNPROFESSIONAL, VERY UNEDUCATED AND DEFINITELY A D*CK! IS THIS WHAT YOU GUYS LET INTO YOUR SCHOOL TO TEACH? W...

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Lovejoy High School is a public school for students in grades 9-12 in Hampton, GA, in the Lovejoy neighborhood, and is served by the Clayton County Schools in Georgia. Annual tuition is $0. The school has a total enrollment of 2,080 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 19:1. Academic records show that 9% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 22% are proficient in reading. Lovejoy High School has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of C- and a GreatSchools Rating of 3 out of 10. The average GPA is 3.28, the graduation rate is 92%, and average standardized test scores include an SAT score of 1010 and an ACT score of 19. The average home value in this area is $264,421. Discover additional schools in the area, like Grace Christian Academy, Lovejoy Middle School, Eddie White Academy, and more. Learn more about what Hampton has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near Lovejoy High School.

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