Top 3 Best Walker County Public High Schools (2024)

For the 2024 school year, there are 3 public high schools serving 2,821 students in Walker County, GA.
The top ranked public high schools in Walker County, GA are Gordon Lee High School, Ridgeland High School and Lafayette High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Walker County, GA public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 19% (versus the Georgia public high school average of 24%), and reading proficiency score of 25% (versus the 32% statewide average). High schools in Walker County have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Georgia public high schools.
Walker County, GA public high school have a Graduation Rate of 91%, which is more than the Georgia average of 85%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Gordon Lee 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 13% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Georgia public high school average of 62% (majority Black).

Best Walker County Public High Schools (2024)

School (Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Gordon Lee High School
Math: 40-44% | Reading: 65-69%
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
105 Lee Cir
Chickamauga, GA 30707
(706) 382-3100
Grades: 9-12
| 428 students
Rank: #22.
Ridgeland High School
Math: 23% | Reading: 19%
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
2478 Happy Valley Rd
Rossville, GA 30741
(706) 820-9361
Grades: 9-12
| 1,267 students
Rank: #33.
Lafayette High School
Math: 5% | Reading: 15%
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
100 Rambler Dr
La Fayette, GA 30728
(706) 638-2342
Grades: 9-12
| 1,126 students
[+] Show Closed Public Schools in Walker County, GA

Walker County Public Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Grades
Students
925 Osburn Road
Chickamauga, GA 30707
(706) 638-1240
Grades: n/a
| n/a students

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked public high schools in Walker County, GA?
The top ranked public high schools in Walker County, GA include Gordon Lee High School, Ridgeland High School and Lafayette High School.
How many public high schools are located in Walker County, GA?
3 public high schools are located in Walker County, GA.
What is the racial composition of students in Walker County, GA?
Walker County, GA public high schools minority enrollment is 13% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Georgia public high schools average of 62% (majority Black).

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