For the 2025-26 school year, there are 16 public high schools serving 10,073 students in Chatham County, GA.
The top ranked public high schools in Chatham County, GA are Savannah Classical Academy Charter High School, Woodville-tompkins Technical And Career High School and Islands High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Chatham County, GA public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 18% (versus the Georgia public high school average of 35%), and reading proficiency score of 24% (versus the 42% statewide average). High schools in Chatham County have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Georgia public high schools.
Chatham County, GA public high school have a Graduation Rate of 87%, which is more than the Georgia average of 85%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Woodville-tompkins Technical And Career High School, with ≥95% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Georgia or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 86% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Georgia public high school average of 65% (majority Black).
Best Public High Schools in Chatham County (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Savannah Classical Academy Charter High School
Charter School
(Math: 40-59% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
705 E Anderson St # 31401
Savannah, GA 31401
(912) 395-4040
Savannah, GA 31401
(912) 395-4040
Gr: 9-12 | 84 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 80%
Rank: #22.
Woodville-tompkins Technical And Career High School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
151 Coach Joe Turner St
Savannah, GA 31408
(912) 395-6750
Savannah, GA 31408
(912) 395-6750
Gr: 9-12 | 706 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 92%
Rank: #33.
Islands High School
(Math: 27% | Reading: 51%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
170 Whitemarsh Island Rd
Savannah, GA 31410
(912) 395-2000
Savannah, GA 31410
(912) 395-2000
Gr: 9-12 | 814 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 36%
Rank: #44.
Savannah Early College High School
(Math: 20-29% | Reading: 50-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
400 Pennsylvania Ave
Savannah, GA 31404
(912) 395-2535
Savannah, GA 31404
(912) 395-2535
Gr: 9-12 | 145 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 88%
Rank: #55.
New Hampstead High School
(Math: 29% | Reading: 31%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
2451 Little Neck Rd
Bloomingdale, GA 31302
(912) 395-6789
Bloomingdale, GA 31302
(912) 395-6789
Gr: 9-12 | 1,487 student Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 84%
Rank: #66.
Jenkins High School
(Math: 19% | Reading: 28%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1800 E De Renne Ave
Savannah, GA 31406
(912) 395-6300
Savannah, GA 31406
(912) 395-6300
Gr: 9-12 | 1,179 student Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 86%
Rank: #77.
Johnson High School
(Math: 13% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
3012 Sunset Blvd
Savannah, GA 31404
(912) 395-6400
Savannah, GA 31404
(912) 395-6400
Gr: 9-12 | 797 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: #88.
Beach High School
(Math: 25% | Reading: 16%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
3001 Hopkins St
Savannah, GA 31405
(912) 395-5330
Savannah, GA 31405
(912) 395-5330
Gr: 9-12 | 904 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
Rank: #99.
Uhs Of Savannah Coastal Harbor Treatment Center
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1150 Cornell Ave
Savannah, GA 31406
(912) 354-3911
Savannah, GA 31406
(912) 354-3911
Gr: PK-12 | 61 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 39%
Rank: #1010.
Savannah-chatham E-learning Academy
(Math: 12% | Reading: 20%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
3609 Hopkins Streeet
Savannah, GA 31408
(912) 395-6750
Savannah, GA 31408
(912) 395-6750
Gr: 1-12 | 493 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 81%
Rank: #1111.
School Of Humanities At Juliette Gordon Low
(Math: 13% | Reading: 17%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
15 Blue Ridge Ave
Savannah, GA 31404
(912) 395-6380
Savannah, GA 31404
(912) 395-6380
Gr: PK-12 | 666 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 94%
Rank: #1212.
Windsor Forest High School
(Math: 10% | Reading: 16%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
12419 Largo Dr
Savannah, GA 31419
(912) 395-3400
Savannah, GA 31419
(912) 395-3400
Gr: 9-12 | 1,007 student Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 90%
Rank: #1313.
The School Of Liberal Studies At Savannah High School
(Math: 12% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
400 Pennsylvania Ave
Savannah, GA 31404
(912) 395-5050
Savannah, GA 31404
(912) 395-5050
Gr: 9-12 | 639 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
Rank: #1414.
Groves High School
(Math: 7% | Reading: 12%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
201 Rommel Ave
Savannah, GA 31408
(912) 395-2520
Savannah, GA 31408
(912) 395-2520
Gr: 9-12 | 1,064 student Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 93%
Rank: n/an/a
Djj Chatham Multi Service Center
Special Education School
1149 Cornell Ave
Savannah, GA 31406
(912) 303-1930
Savannah, GA 31406
(912) 303-1930
Gr: 6-12
Rank: n/an/a
Savannah Regional Youth Detention Center
Alternative School
191 Carl Griffin Dr
Savannah, GA 31405
(912) 652-3879
Savannah, GA 31405
(912) 652-3879
Gr: 5-12 | 27 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1 Minority enrollment: 71%
Chatham County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Alternative Elementary School At Scott (Closed 2012)
Alternative School
402 Market St
Savannah, GA 31408
(912) 965-6851
Savannah, GA 31408
(912) 965-6851
Chatham Community School (Closed 2007)
Alternative School
1149 Cornell Avenue
Savannah, GA 31406
(912) 303-1980
Savannah, GA 31406
(912) 303-1980
Coastal Georgia Comprehensive Academy (Closed 2008)
Special Education School
2001 Cynthia Street
Savannah, GA 31405
(912) 651-7386
Savannah, GA 31405
(912) 651-7386
Coastal Georgia Comprehensive Academy (Closed 2023)
Special Education School
2001 Cynthia St
Savannah, GA 31415
(912) 201-5440
Savannah, GA 31415
(912) 201-5440
400 E Broad St
Savannah, GA 31401
(912) 395-5500
Savannah, GA 31401
(912) 395-5500
Gr: PK-8 | 567 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
1009 Clinch Street
Savannah, GA 31405
(912) 201-5900
Savannah, GA 31405
(912) 201-5900
Gr: 6-8 | 904 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 86%
Fresh Start Elementary Program (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
400 E Broad St
Savannah, GA 31401
(912) 395-5500
Savannah, GA 31401
(912) 395-5500
15 Blue Ridge Ave
Savannah, GA 31404
(912) 395-6380
Savannah, GA 31404
(912) 395-6380
Gr: PK-11 | 503 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 94%
Oatland Island Elementary Intervention Program (Closed 2008)
Alternative School
711 Sandtown Road
Savannah, GA 31410
(912) 898-4023
Savannah, GA 31410
(912) 898-4023
507 S Coastal Hwy
Port Wentworth, GA 31407
(912) 395-6742
Port Wentworth, GA 31407
(912) 395-6742
Gr: PK-2 | 545 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 81%
Riley Learning Center (Closed 2008)
Alternative School
1108 East Anderson Street
Savannah, GA 31404
(912) 201-5972
Savannah, GA 31404
(912) 201-5972
500 Washington Ave
Savannah, GA 31405
(912) 395-5000
Savannah, GA 31405
(912) 395-5000
Gr: 9-12 | 853 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 44%
Savannah Corporate Performance Learning Academy (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
151 Coach Joe Turner St
Savannah, GA 31408
(912) 695-6750
Savannah, GA 31408
(912) 695-6750
5717 White Bluff Rd
Savannah, GA 31405
(912) 443-5777
Savannah, GA 31405
(912) 443-5777
Gr: 9-12 | 105 students Student-teacher ratio: 105:1 Minority enrollment: 79%
Pennsylvania Avenue
Savannah, GA 31404
(912) 201-5600
Savannah, GA 31404
(912) 201-5600
Gr: 9-12 | 1,172 student Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Sccpss Early College Program (Closed 2012)
Alternative School
100 Wheathill Rd
Savannah, GA 31408
(912) 965-2520
Savannah, GA 31408
(912) 965-2520
3400 Florance Street
Savannah, GA 31405
(912) 395-4200
Savannah, GA 31405
(912) 395-4200
Gr: 6-8 | 87 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 91%
3313 Louis St
Savannah, GA 31404
(912) 395-6655
Savannah, GA 31404
(912) 395-6655
Gr: PK-5 | 355 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
2 Laura Street
Savannah, GA 31404
(912) 201-7550
Savannah, GA 31404
(912) 201-7550
Gr: PK-5 | 487 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 95%
Woodville-tompkins Technical & Career Institute An (Closed 2009)
Vocational School
151 Coach Joe Turner Dr
Savannah, GA 31411
(912) 965-6750
Savannah, GA 31411
(912) 965-6750
151 Coach Joe Turner St
Savannah, GA 31408
(912) 965-6750
Savannah, GA 31408
(912) 965-6750
Gr: 9-12
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in Chatham County, GA?
The top ranked public high schools in Chatham County, GA include Savannah Classical Academy Charter High School, Woodville-tompkins Technical And Career High School and Islands High School.
How many public high schools are located in Chatham County?
16 public high schools are located in Chatham County.
What is the racial composition of students in Chatham County?
Chatham County public high schools minority enrollment is 86% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Georgia public high schools average of 65% (majority Black).
Which public high schools in Chatham County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public high schools in Chatham County include: New Hampstead High School vs. Groves High School, Groves High School vs. New Hampstead High School, Savannah Classical Academy Charter High School vs. Beach High School
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