Schools in Chickamauga, GA

The city of Chickamauga, Georgia is home to 4 schools, including 2 elementary schools, 1 middle school, and 1 high school, serving students from pre-K through 12th grade. The schools in this area demonstrate a range of performance, with some standout institutions like Chickamauga Elementary School and Gordon Lee High School consistently outperforming state and district averages, while others like Cherokee Ridge Elementary lag behind.

Chickamauga Elementary School stands out as a top performer, ranking in the top 25% of Georgia elementary schools for the past 3 years and outperforming the state and district on standardized test scores. In contrast, Cherokee Ridge Elementary struggles, scoring below the state and district averages, particularly in math and science. The difference in performance may be partly attributed to the schools' varying student populations, with Chickamauga Elementary having a lower percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch compared to Cherokee Ridge Elementary.

At the high school level, Gordon Lee High School stands out, ranking in the top 20% of Georgia high schools and maintaining a high 4-year graduation rate of 85.4%. The school also outperforms the state and district averages on end-of-course assessments. Overall, the Chickamauga City school district, which includes 3 of the 4 schools in the data set, is ranked 17th out of 206 districts in Georgia and has a 5-star rating from SchoolDigger, indicating strong district-wide performance.