Summary:
Chickamauga Elementary School is the sole elementary school in the Chickamauga City district, serving grades PK through 5 with 544 students in a district ranked #14 out of 201 in Georgia.
This school is a strong performer that consistently beats state averages across most subjects. In the most recent 2025-2026 test data, 5th graders posted a 55.7% proficiency rate in science—11.5 points above the state—and math scores ranged from 53.6% to 54.3% across grades 3-5, all above state levels. The school's biggest standout is its exceptional attendance culture: only 4.2% of students are chronically absent, compared to the 17.7% state average. That's a four-fold advantage that likely supports learning. The school also maintains a 4-star rating, though its state ranking has slipped from #194 in 2023-2024 to #328 in 2025-2026, moving from the 84th to 73rd percentile. With 27.4% of students on free/reduced lunch, the school serves a relatively affluent population, and per-student spending of $10,839 with a 17.3:1 student-teacher ratio suggests efficient resource use.
Looking at the most recent ELA data from 2024-2025, the school outperformed the state by 13.6 points in 3rd grade, 18.3 points in 4th grade, and 7.6 points in 5th grade—clear evidence of strong literacy instruction. However, math scores show notable year-to-year volatility: 4th grade math dropped 14.2 points from 68.5% to 54.3%, while 3rd grade math jumped 12.3 points from 41.6% to 53.9%. This likely reflects cohort differences rather than instructional shifts. The one area to watch is 3rd grade math, which dipped below the state average in 2024-2025 before rebounding. Overall, this is a high-quality school with excellent attendance, strong science and ELA results, and a track record of beating state averages—a solid choice for families in the area.
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