Chattooga County

The Chattooga County school district in Georgia consists of 5 schools, including 3 elementary schools, 1 middle school, and 1 high school. The district is ranked 156 out of 206 districts in the state and is rated 1 star out of 5 by SchoolDigger. While the schools in Chattooga County generally underperform compared to state averages on standardized tests, a few schools stand out as relative standouts within the district.

Lyerly Elementary School has the highest performance across multiple metrics, including the highest proficiency rates in English Language Arts, Mathematics, Science, and Social Studies across multiple grade levels. Menlo Elementary School also performed relatively well, with the second-highest proficiency rates in many subject areas and grade levels. However, the schools in the Chattooga County district generally underperformed compared to state averages on the Milestones Assessments, with proficiency rates in the 15-22% range for 3rd, 4th, and 5th grades in English Language Arts, compared to the state average of 34.9-43%.

The high rates of free and reduced lunch recipients, ranging from 78.29% at Chattooga High School to 92.33% at Summerville Middle School, indicate that the schools serve a predominantly low-income population, which can contribute to the academic challenges faced by the district. The variation in spending per student, from $9,223 at Lyerly Elementary to $11,240 at Summerville Middle School, may also suggest funding disparities within the district, which could impact the resources and support available to students.