For the 2025 school year, there are 22 public schools serving 11,472 students in Walker County, GA (there are 2 private schools, serving 344 private students). 97% of all K-12 students in Walker County, GA are educated in public schools (compared to the GA state average of 91%).
The top ranked public schools in Walker County, GA are Fairyland Elementary School, Chickamauga Elementary School and Gordon Lee Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Walker County, GA public schools have an average math proficiency score of 33% (versus the Georgia public school average of 38%), and reading proficiency score of 33% (versus the 40% statewide average). Schools in Walker County have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Georgia public schools.
Minority enrollment is 16% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Georgia public school average of 65% (majority Black).
Best Public Schools in Walker County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Fairyland Elementary School
(Math: 80-84% | Reading: 80-84%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
1306 Lula Lake Rd
Lookout Mountain, GA 30750
(706) 820-1171
Lookout Mountain, GA 30750
(706) 820-1171
Grades: PK-5
| 293 students
Rank: #22.
Chickamauga Elementary School
(Math: 53% | Reading: 63%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
210 Crescent Ave
Chickamauga, GA 30707
(706) 382-3100
Chickamauga, GA 30707
(706) 382-3100
Grades: PK-5
| 539 students
Rank: #33.
Gordon Lee Middle School
(Math: 59% | Reading: 50%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
300 Crescent Ave
Chickamauga, GA 30707
(706) 382-3100
Chickamauga, GA 30707
(706) 382-3100
Grades: 6-8
| 299 students
Rank: #44.
Gordon Lee High School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
105 Lee Cir
Chickamauga, GA 30707
(706) 382-3100
Chickamauga, GA 30707
(706) 382-3100
Grades: 9-12
| 402 students
Rank: #55.
Chattanooga Valley Elementary School
(Math: 42% | Reading: 47%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
3420 Chattanooga Valley Rd
Flintstone, GA 30725
(706) 820-2511
Flintstone, GA 30725
(706) 820-2511
Grades: PK-5
| 455 students
Rank: #66.
Woodstation Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
3404 Colbert Hollow Rd
Rock Spring, GA 30739
(706) 935-6700
Rock Spring, GA 30739
(706) 935-6700
Grades: PK-5
| 400 students
Rank: #77.
Chattanooga Valley Middle School
(Math: 35% | Reading: 37%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
847 Allgood Rd
Flintstone, GA 30725
(706) 820-0735
Flintstone, GA 30725
(706) 820-0735
Grades: 6-8
| 447 students
Rank: #88.
Saddle Ridge Elementary And Middle School
(Math: 33% | Reading: 32%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
9858 N Highway 27
Rock Spring, GA 30739
(706) 375-1219
Rock Spring, GA 30739
(706) 375-1219
Grades: PK-8
| 673 students
Rank: #99.
Cherokee Ridge Elementary School
(Math: 35% | Reading: 29%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
2423 Johnson Rd
Chickamauga, GA 30707
(706) 375-9831
Chickamauga, GA 30707
(706) 375-9831
Grades: PK-5
| 550 students
Rank: #1010.
Lakeview Middle School
(Math: 33% | Reading: 30%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
416 Cross St
Rossville, GA 30741
(706) 866-1040
Rossville, GA 30741
(706) 866-1040
Grades: 6-8
| 635 students
Rank: #11 - 1411. - 14.
Cloud Springs Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
163 Fernwood Dr
Rossville, GA 30741
(706) 866-6640
Rossville, GA 30741
(706) 866-6640
Grades: PK-5
| 283 students
Rank: #11 - 1411. - 14.
North Lafayette Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
610 N Duke St
La Fayette, GA 30728
(706) 638-1869
La Fayette, GA 30728
(706) 638-1869
Grades: PK-5
| 421 students
Rank: #11 - 1411. - 14.
Rock Spring Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
372 Highway 95
Rock Spring, GA 30739
(706) 764-1383
Rock Spring, GA 30739
(706) 764-1383
Grades: PK-5
| 414 students
Rank: #11 - 1411. - 14.
Rossville Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1250 Wilson Rd
Rossville, GA 30741
(706) 866-5901
Rossville, GA 30741
(706) 866-5901
Grades: PK-5
| 466 students
Rank: #1515.
Lafayette High School
(Math: 20% | Reading: 34%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
100 Rambler Dr
La Fayette, GA 30728
(706) 638-2342
La Fayette, GA 30728
(706) 638-2342
Grades: 9-12
| 1,195 students
Rank: #1616.
Ridgeland High School
(Math: 23% | Reading: 29%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
2478 Happy Valley Rd
Rossville, GA 30741
(706) 820-9361
Rossville, GA 30741
(706) 820-9361
Grades: 9-12
| 1,298 students
Rank: #1717.
West Side Elementary School
(Math: 32% | Reading: 19%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
72 Braves Ln
Rossville, GA 30741
(706) 866-9211
Rossville, GA 30741
(706) 866-9211
Grades: PK-5
| 492 students
Rank: #1818.
Lafayette Middle School
(Math: 24% | Reading: 25%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
419 Roadrunner Blvd
La Fayette, GA 30728
(706) 638-6440
La Fayette, GA 30728
(706) 638-6440
Grades: 6-8
| 501 students
Rank: #1919.
Rossville Middle School
(Math: 20% | Reading: 27%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
316 Bull Dog Trl
Rossville, GA 30741
(706) 820-0638
Rossville, GA 30741
(706) 820-0638
Grades: 6-8
| 451 students
Rank: #2020.
Stone Creek Elementary School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1600 Happy Valley Rd
Rossville, GA 30741
(706) 866-3600
Rossville, GA 30741
(706) 866-3600
Grades: PK-5
| 416 students
Rank: #2121.
Gilbert Elementary School
(Math: 27% | Reading: 16%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
87 S Burnt Mill Rd
La Fayette, GA 30728
(706) 638-2432
La Fayette, GA 30728
(706) 638-2432
Grades: PK-5
| 510 students
Rank: #2222.
Naomi Elementary School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
4038 E Highway 136
La Fayette, GA 30728
(706) 638-2443
La Fayette, GA 30728
(706) 638-2443
Grades: PK-5
| 332 students
Walker County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Walker County Alternative Education Center (Closed 2009)
Alternative School
925 Osburn Road
Chickamauga, GA 30707
(706) 638-1240
Chickamauga, GA 30707
(706) 638-1240
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Walker County, GA?
The top ranked public schools in Walker County, GA include Fairyland Elementary School, Chickamauga Elementary School and Gordon Lee Middle School.
How many public schools are located in Walker County?
22 public schools are located in Walker County.
What percentage of students in Walker County go to public school?
97% of all K-12 students in Walker County are educated in public schools (compared to the GA state average of 91%).
What is the racial composition of students in Walker County?
Walker County public schools minority enrollment is 16% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Georgia public schools average of 65% (majority Black).
Which public schools in Walker County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public schools in Walker County include: Ridgeland High School vs. Gordon Lee High School, Lafayette High School vs. Gordon Lee High School, Rossville Elementary School vs. Stone Creek Elementary School
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