High Schools in Chickamauga City

Gordon Lee High School is the only high school in Chickamauga City, serving grades 9-12 with 410 students in a district ranked 14th out of 201 in Georgia (93rd percentile, 5-star rating).

Gordon Lee High School is a standout performer across nearly every metric. Its graduation rate of 98.1% towers over the state average of 87.2%, and chronic absenteeism sits at just 9.2%—roughly half the statewide rate of 17.7%. The school has also climbed from 77th to 59th in state rankings over two years, a clear sign of momentum. Academically, it outperforms the state in every subject tested. In 2025-2026, proficiency rates reached 55.4% in Algebra I (state: 48.1%), 62.8% in Biology (state: 47.2%), and an extraordinary 79.1% in U.S. History (state: 38.5%)—a 40.6-point advantage. The school also showed strong year-over-year gains, improving by 8.5 points in Algebra I and 9.6 points in Biology. With a 14.1:1 student-teacher ratio and per-student spending of $14,028, the school maintains favorable class sizes and resources that likely support its success.

One area to watch is chronic absenteeism: while the school's 9.2% rate is excellent versus the state, it is notably higher than the district average of 5.3%, suggesting some students may need additional attendance support. Also, current English Language Arts (ELA) scores are not yet available—they will be released in December. However, the 2024-2025 American Literature and Composition score of 62% proficiency (21.6 points above state) offers a positive baseline. Overall, Gordon Lee is a high-achieving, well-rounded school with exceptional graduation outcomes, strong test scores across all subjects, and a trajectory that suggests it could soon rank among Georgia's top 10% of high schools.