Summary:
Chattahoochee County High School is the only high school in Chattahoochee County, serving grades 9–12 in Cusseta, GA, with an enrollment of 464 students. This single-school district offers a clear, focused picture of secondary education in this rural area, and the school’s performance is a mix of notable strengths and areas needing improvement.
The most impressive statistic is chronic absenteeism: at just 3.0% for 2025–2026, the school dramatically outperforms the state average of 17.7%. This indicates students are consistently showing up, which likely contributes to the school’s strong 88.8% graduation rate—above the state’s 87.2%. However, academic proficiency tells a different story. The school’s statewide ranking has slipped from the 57th percentile in 2023–2024 to the 40th percentile in 2025–2026. In subject testing, Algebra I is a clear bright spot, improving to 50.0% proficiency, which now exceeds the state average of 48.1%. Conversely, Biology (31.9% vs. 47.2% state) and U.S. History (25.6% vs. 38.5% state) remain well below benchmarks and declined year-over-year. English Language Arts scores are not yet available for the current release, as those results will be published in December.
With 58.62% of students qualifying for free/reduced lunch, the school serves a predominantly economically disadvantaged population, yet it maintains a reasonable student-teacher ratio of 15.1:1 and spends $13,947 per student. The combination of excellent attendance, a graduation rate above the state average, and improving math scores suggests the school is effective at keeping students engaged and on track to graduate. The primary challenge lies in raising proficiency in science and social studies to match the success seen in Algebra I and attendance. For parents, this school offers a supportive, consistent environment where students are present and graduating, but they should be aware that academic mastery in several core subjects lags state averages.
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