There are 35 schools in the USA with the word general in the name.
The word "general" is commonly found in U.S. public school names primarily to honor notable military leaders who played significant roles in American history, such as General George Washington or General Ulysses S. Grant. Naming schools after generals reflects a tradition of commemorating individuals whose leadership and service have had a lasting impact on the country, often serving as role models of courage and dedication for students. This practice also highlights the cultural importance placed on patriotism and the recognition of historical figures within communities. Additionally, it reflects a broader pattern in American society of using school names to teach students about the nation's past and instill civic values.
Arizona (1)
General Myer Elementary School in Fort Huachuca, AZCalifornia (4)
General Shafter Elementary School in Bakersfield, CAGeneral Grant Middle School in Reedley, CA
General Davie Junior Primary Center in Sacramento, CA
Major General Raymond Murray High School in Vista, CA
Connecticut (1)
Margaret M. Generali Elementary School in Waterbury, CTFlorida (1)
Western General Education in Miami, FLGeorgia (1)
General Ray Davis Middle School in Stockbridge, GAHawaii (1)
Major General William R Shafter Elementary School in Honolulu, HILouisiana (1)
General Trass High School in Lake Providence, LAMassachusetts (1)
General John Nixon Elementary School in Sudbury, MAMaryland (2)
General John Stricker Middle School in Baltimore, MDGeneral Smallwood Middle School in Indian Head, MD
North Carolina (1)
General Greene Elementary School in Greensboro, NCNew Jersey (1)
General Charles G. Harker School in Woolwich Township, NJNew York (3)
General Brown Junior-Senior High School in Dexter, NYGeneral William Floyd Elementary School in Stittville, NY
General Herkimer Elementary School in Utica, NY
Ohio (4)
General Sherman Junior High School in Lancaster, OHGeneral Johnnie Wilson Middle School in Lorain, OH
General Rosecrans Elementary School in Sunbury, OH
Wooster Littlest Generals Preschool in Wooster, OH
Oklahoma (1)
General Thomas P Stafford Elementary School in Weatherford, OKPennsylvania (4)
Brigadier General Anna Mae Hays Elementary School in Allentown, PAGeneral Mclane High School in Edinboro, PA
General Nash Elementary School in Harleysville, PA
General Wayne Elementary School in Malvern, PA
South Dakota (1)
General Beadle Elementary School in Rapid City, SDTexas (4)
General Marshall Middle School in Austin, TXGeneral Douglas Macarthur Pre-K–8 in El Paso, TX
General Tommy Franks Elementary School in Midland, TX
General Ricardo Sanchez Elementary School in Rio Grande City, TX
Virginia (2)
General Stanford Elementary School in Ft. Eustis, VAGeneral Academic Development in Highland Springs, VA
Washington (1)
General William H. Harrison Preparatory School in Lakewood, WA
Information is generated using publicly accessible school-supplied data and may be inaccurate