Chickamauga City School District

402 Cove Road
Chickamauga, GA 30707
(District boundaries shown in map)
: 
9/
10
Top 20%

Top Rankings

Chickamauga City School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Georgia for:

Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 20%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 20%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 10%)
Science Proficiency
Highest science proficiency (Top 5%)
For the 2026-27 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 1,258 students in Chickamauga City School District. This district's average testing ranking is 10/10, which is in the top 10% of public schools in Georgia.
Public Schools in Chickamauga City School District have an average math proficiency score of 49% (versus the Georgia public school average of 39%), and reading proficiency score of 57% (versus the 40% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 6% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Georgia public school average of 66% (majority Black).

Overview

This School District
This State (GA)
# Schools
3 Schools
2,328 Schools
# Students
1,258 Students
1,744,103 Students
# Teachers
84 Teachers
121,690 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
15:1

Student By Grade

District Rank

Chickamauga City School District, which is ranked within the top 20% of all 219 school districts in Georgia (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 95% has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School District
State Average (GA)
#23 out of 222 school districts
(Top 20%)

Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓

49%
39%

Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓

57%
40%

Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓

64%
40%
(21-22)
≥95%
84%

Showing 2013–2022. Full 12-year historical data available below ↓

(2022-23)
6.5%
26.2%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.12
0.72

Showing 2014–2023. Full 30-year historical data available below ↓

% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
1%
5%
% Hispanic
3%
20%

Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓

% Black
n/a
36%
% White
94%
34%

Showing 2014–2023. Full 30-year historical data available below ↓

% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
2%
5%

Showing 2014–2023. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓

All Ethnic Groups

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $13,357 in this school district is less than the state median of $17,023. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $12,532 is less than the state median of $16,127. The school district spending/student has grown by 7% over four school years.
This School District
This State (GA)
Total Revenue
$17 MM
$29,690 MM

Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓

Spending
$16 MM
$28,127 MM

Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓

Revenue / Student
$13,357
$17,023

Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓

Spending / Student
$12,532
$16,127

Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓

Best Chickamauga City School District Public Schools (2026-27)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Chickamauga Elementary School
(Math: 55% | Reading: 63%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
210 Crescent Ave
Chickamauga, GA 30707
(706) 382-3100
Gr: PK-5 | 544 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
Rank: #22.
Gordon Lee High School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
105 Lee Cir
Chickamauga, GA 30707
(706) 382-3100
Gr: 9-12 | 410 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 5%
Rank: #33.
Gordon Lee Middle School
(Math: 45% | Reading: 50%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
300 Crescent Ave
Chickamauga, GA 30707
(706) 382-3100
Gr: 6-8 | 304 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 8%

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools belong to Chickamauga City School District?
Chickamauga City School District manages 3 public schools serving 1,258 students.
What is the rank of Chickamauga City School District?
Chickamauga City School District is ranked #22 out of 219 school districts in Georgia (top 20%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Georgia school districts for: Highest overall rank (Top 20%), Highest math proficiency (Top 20%), Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 10%) and Highest science proficiency (Top 5%)
What is the racial composition of students in Chickamauga City School District?
94% of Chickamauga City School District students are White, 3% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Chickamauga City School District?
Chickamauga City School District has a student/teacher ratio of 15:1, which is higher than the Georgia state average of 14:1.
What is Chickamauga City School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $12,532 is less than the state median of $16,127. The school district spending/student has grown by 7% over four school years.

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Quick Facts (26-27)

  • District size: 3 schools
  • Grades: PK-12
  • Enrollment: 1,258 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 6%
  • : ≥95% (Btm 50% in GA)
  • : Top 20%
  • : 49% (Top 20%)
  • : 57% (Top 10%)
  • : 64% (Top 5%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), GA Dept. of Education

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