Summary:
Chattahoochee County Education Center is the only elementary school in Chattahoochee County, serving 285 students in Pre-K through 5th grade in a rural, high-poverty area where nearly 95% of students qualify for free or reduced lunch.
This school has seen a steady decline in its state ranking over the past three years, dropping from the 61st percentile (485th of 1,248 schools) in 2023-2024 to the 42nd percentile (705th of 1,219 schools) in 2025-2026. The most recent test scores show the school trailing state averages in most subjects, with the largest gaps appearing in 4th grade Mathematics (34.7% proficient vs. 50.1% statewide) and 5th grade Mathematics (34.0% vs. 44.1%). However, there are bright spots: in the 2024-2025 school year, 5th graders outperformed the state in Science by 12.6 points (56.4% vs. 43.8%) and in Mathematics by 3.6 points. The school also boasts an exceptionally low chronic absenteeism rate of 4.1%—more than four times better than the state average of 17.7%—which is remarkable for a school with such high poverty levels.
Parents should note that performance varies significantly by grade level, with 4th grade showing consistent struggles across multiple years and subjects, suggesting a possible curriculum or instructional challenge at that level. The school spends a substantial $17,615 per student and maintains a favorable 12.2:1 student-teacher ratio, indicating strong structural resources. The dramatic 12.2-point drop in 5th grade Mathematics proficiency from one year to the next (46.2% to 34.0%) suggests cohort-specific challenges rather than systemic issues. While the overall trajectory is concerning, the school's success in 5th grade Science and its outstanding attendance record demonstrate that it has effective practices worth replicating across other grades and subjects.
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