Chattooga High School is a public high school in the city of Summerville, Georgia, United States. It is located in Chattooga County, in the northwest portion of the state, and enrolls 750 students. It is a part of Chattooga County School District.
Serving 775 students in grades 9-12, Chattooga High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Georgia for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 13% (which is lower than the Georgia state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 35-39% (which is lower than the Georgia state average of 40%).
The student-teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the Georgia state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 23% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is lower than the Georgia state average of 66% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 775 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 23%
- Graduation Rate: 90-94% (Top 30% in GA)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 13% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 35-39% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 30-34% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Chattooga High School's attendance zone encompasses the entire school district, covering approximately 309.7 square miles in Summerville, GA. Families typically have a drive of 15-20 minutes to the school, with an average distance of 9.8 miles to the zone's edge and a maximum reach of 16.6 miles.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), GA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Chattooga High School's student population of 775 students has grown by 12% over five school years.
The teacher population of 48 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
775 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
48 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Rankings
Chattooga High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 2,192 schools in Georgia (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Chattooga High School is 0.39, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.72. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1473 out of 2192 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
13%
39%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
40%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
40%
Student-Teacher Ratio
16:1
14:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
9%
20%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 25-year historical data available below ↓
Black
9%
36%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 32-year historical data available below ↓
White
77%
34%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 32-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
5%
5%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 16-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 32-year historical data available below ↓
Graduation Rate
90-94%
84.4%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)37.4%
26.2%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
69%
63%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
9%
4%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Sports
School Mascot
Indian
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), GA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Chattooga High School's ranking?
Chattooga High School is ranked #1473 out of 2,192 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Georgia.
What schools are Chattooga High School often compared to?
Chattooga High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Trion High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
13% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 39% GA state average), while 35-39% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 40% GA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Chattooga High School?
The graduation rate of Chattooga High School is 90-94%, which is higher than the Georgia state average of 84.4%.
How many students attend Chattooga High School?
775 students attend Chattooga High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
77% of Chattooga High School students are White, 9% of students are Hispanic, 9% of students are Black, and 5% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Chattooga High School?
Chattooga High School has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the Georgia state average of 14:1.
What grades does Chattooga High School offer ?
Chattooga High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Chattooga High School part of?
Chattooga High School is part of Chattooga County School District.
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