For the 2024 school year, there are 5 public schools serving 2,537 students in Chattooga County School District. This district's average testing ranking is 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Georgia.
Public Schools in Chattooga County School District have an average math proficiency score of 19% (versus the Georgia public school average of 37%), and reading proficiency score of 23% (versus the 40% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 23% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Georgia public school average of 63% (majority Black).
Overview
This School District
This State (GA)
# Schools
5 Schools
2,318 Schools
# Students
2,537 Students
1,744,808 Students
# Teachers
177 Teachers
117,290 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1
District Rank
Chattooga County School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 222 school districts in Georgia (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2021-2022 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 90-94% has increased from 84% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#181 out of 222 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
19%
37%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
23%
40%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
27%
40%
Graduation Rate
90-94%
84%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.40
0.70
# American Indian Students
4 Students
3,504 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
6 Students
78,015 Students
% Asian Students
n/a
5%
# Hispanic Students
171 Students
306,387 Students
% Hispanic Students
7%
18%
# Black Students
217 Students
633,749 Students
% Black Students
9%
36%
# White Students
1,950 Students
643,634 Students
% White Students
77%
37%
# Hawaiian Students
n/a
1,805 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
189 Students
77,009 Students
% of Two or more races Students
7%
4%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
111
46,839
# Students in K Grade:
197
121,961
# Students in 1st Grade:
206
122,092
# Students in 2nd Grade:
202
124,141
# Students in 3rd Grade:
174
125,114
# Students in 4th Grade:
182
126,819
# Students in 5th Grade:
172
128,911
# Students in 6th Grade:
194
130,871
# Students in 7th Grade:
203
136,904
# Students in 8th Grade:
219
140,530
# Students in 9th Grade:
230
160,653
# Students in 10th Grade:
183
137,060
# Students in 11th Grade:
120
125,123
# Students in 12th Grade:
144
117,790
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $13,947 in this school district is less than the state median of $14,328. The school district revenue/student has grown by 6% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $12,397 is less than the state median of $13,453. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$35 MM
$24,999 MM
Spending
$32 MM
$23,473 MM
Revenue / Student
$13,947
$14,328
Spending / Student
$12,397
$13,453
Best Chattooga County School District Public Schools (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Lyerly Elementary School
(Math: 29% | Reading: 27%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
150 Oak Hill Rd
Lyerly, GA 30730
(706) 895-3323
Lyerly, GA 30730
(706) 895-3323
Grades: PK-8
| 341 students
Rank: #22.
Chattooga High School
(Math: 13% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
989 Highway 114
Summerville, GA 30747
(706) 857-2402
Summerville, GA 30747
(706) 857-2402
Grades: 9-12
| 677 students
Rank: #33.
Menlo Elementary School
(Math: 25% | Reading: 24%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
2430 Highway 337
Menlo, GA 30731
(706) 862-2323
Menlo, GA 30731
(706) 862-2323
Grades: PK-8
| 342 students
Rank: #44.
Leroy Massey Elementary School
(Math: 21% | Reading: 16%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
403 Dot Johnson Way
Summerville, GA 30747
(706) 857-6660
Summerville, GA 30747
(706) 857-6660
Grades: PK-5
| 784 students
Rank: #55.
Summerville Middle School
(Math: 11% | Reading: 21%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
200 Middle School Rd
Summerville, GA 30747
(706) 857-2444
Summerville, GA 30747
(706) 857-2444
Grades: 6-8
| 393 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Chattooga County School District?
Chattooga County School District manages 5 public schools serving 2,537 students.
What is the rank of Chattooga County School District?
Chattooga County School District is ranked #183 out of 222 school districts in Georgia (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2021-2022 school year.
What is the racial composition of students in Chattooga County School District?
77% of Chattooga County School District students are White, 9% of students are Black, 7% of students are Hispanic, and 7% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Chattooga County School District?
Chattooga County School District has a student/teacher ratio of 14:1, which is lower than the Georgia state average of 15:1.
What is Chattooga County School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $12,397 is less than the state median of $13,453. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
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