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Chattahoochee County Education Center

Q: Is Chattahoochee County Education Center a good school?

Chattahoochee County Education Center ranks 706 th of 1222 Georgia elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

Public Grades PK, KG-5

706^th

SchoolDigger Rank ?

of 1,222 Georgia Elementary Schools

Better than 42% of Georgia elementary schools

Summary

Chattahoochee County Education Center is a PK-5 elementary school in Cusseta, GA, serving 285 students within the Chattahoochee County school district, where about 95% of students qualify for free or reduced lunch.

The most remarkable thing about this school is its attendance record. Only 4.1% of students are chronically absent—that's dramatically better than the state average of 17.7% and far ahead of nearby schools like Mary A Buckner Academy (36.1%), Key Elementary School (28.2%), and South Columbus Elementary School (22.1%). Even the closest comparable, Georgetown Elementary School at 10.3%, has more than double the absenteeism rate. This consistency over five straight years points to strong family engagement and a positive school culture. Academically, the school outperforms most of its regional peers in math—for example, 3rd grade math proficiency is 44.2%, while many comparison schools fall below 30%. Science is a particular bright spot: in 2024-2025, 5th graders posted a 56.4% proficiency rate, well above the state average of 43.8%.

That said, the school's statewide ranking has slipped in recent years, from the 61st percentile in 2023-2024 to the 42nd percentile in 2025-2026. Test scores also show significant year-to-year swings, especially in English Language Arts, which suggests that individual classroom dynamics can have a big impact on results. The school spends a relatively high $17,615 per student—more than most nearby schools—yet that funding hasn't translated into consistent academic growth. Still, when compared to the 11 nearby schools—most of which rank in the bottom quartile statewide—Chattahoochee County Education Center stands out as a relative success story. Its combination of excellent attendance, strong regional performance, and notable science achievement makes it a school worth watching, even as it works to reverse its recent statewide decline.

285

Students ?

12.2

Student/teacher ratio ?

$17,615

Per pupil spending ?

94.7%

Free/reduced lunch eligible (2024-25) ?

140 Merrell St
Cusseta, GA 31805

(706) 989-3648

District: Chattahoochee County

Students who attend Chattahoochee County Education Center usually attend:

Middle:	Chattahoochee County Middle School
High:	Chattahoochee County High School

Racial breakdown:

White:

52.3%

African American:

28.8%

Two or more races:

10.5%

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At a glance

▼ Ranking trend: Declining — 69th percentile in 2016 → 42nd in 2026

Worth a look

!Test scores below the Georgia average (38% vs 47% meeting standards)

!Ranking has slipped — down 27 percentile points since 2016

!Some student groups rank well below the school's overall statewide standing

Students meeting standards (2025-2026) ?

This school38%

District avg38%

Georgia avg47%

706^th of 1,222

Georgia public elementary schools ?

Bottom 42%▼ down 27 pts since 2016

From top 31% (2016) to bottom 42% (2026)

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★★★★★

SchoolDigger rating ?

108^th of 202Chattahoochee County among Georgia districts

Statewide rank percentile over time (100 = the top-ranked school in the state; click a legend item to add a student group)

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All Students

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Georgia percentile	Rating
2026	37.6	706 of 1222	42.2%	★★☆☆☆
2025	51.0	551 of 1238	55.5%	★★★☆☆
2024	56.4	485 of 1236	60.8%	★★★☆☆
2023	51.1	538 of 1223	56.0%	★★★☆☆
2022	56.6	487 of 1220	60.1%	★★★☆☆
2021	36.2	736 of 1214	39.4%	★★☆☆☆
2019	62.3	423 of 1234	65.7%	★★★☆☆
2018	53.1	515 of 1209	57.4%	★★★☆☆
2017	50.8	541 of 1205	55.1%	★★★☆☆
2016	65.2	379 of 1233	69.3%	★★★☆☆
2015	54.5	524 of 1240	57.7%	★★★☆☆
2014	54.4	677 of 1231	45.0%	★★☆☆☆
2013	61.6	559 of 1225	54.4%	★★★☆☆
2012	54.8	665 of 1201	44.6%	★★☆☆☆
2011	45.3	786 of 1212	35.1%	★★☆☆☆
2010	33.6	907 of 1183	23.3%	★☆☆☆☆
2009	45.0	714 of 1133	37.0%	★★☆☆☆
2008	35.2	824 of 1134	27.3%	★☆☆☆☆
2007	36.4	818 of 1125	27.3%	★☆☆☆☆
2006	25.9	913 of 1101	17.1%	★☆☆☆☆

African American

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Georgia percentile	Rating
2026	21.2	704 of 829	15.1%	★☆☆☆☆
2025	52.9	344 of 892	61.4%	★★★☆☆
2023	71.8	178 of 870	79.5%	★★★★☆
2022	79.4	133 of 876	84.8%	★★★★☆

Female

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Georgia percentile	Rating
2026	31.9	788 of 1189	33.7%	★★☆☆☆
2025	59.0	449 of 1224	63.3%	★★★☆☆
2024	58.2	455 of 1223	62.8%	★★★☆☆
2023	52.6	526 of 1212	56.6%	★★★☆☆
2022	49.9	546 of 1206	54.7%	★★★☆☆

Male

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Georgia percentile	Rating
2026	43.0	627 of 1186	47.1%	★★☆☆☆
2025	51.0	547 of 1225	55.3%	★★★☆☆
2024	53.5	519 of 1220	57.5%	★★★☆☆
2023	49.3	559 of 1210	53.8%	★★★☆☆
2022	62.2	417 of 1209	65.5%	★★★☆☆

White

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Georgia percentile	Rating
2026	31.9	494 of 703	29.7%	★☆☆☆☆
2025	32.4	520 of 769	32.4%	★★☆☆☆
2024	43.2	425 of 772	44.9%	★★☆☆☆
2023	26.4	599 of 775	22.7%	★☆☆☆☆
2022	36.3	496 of 779	36.3%	★★☆☆☆

How student groups rank statewide ? (each group's percentile vs the same group at other schools — higher is better; the +/- beside each compares the group with this school's overall percentile)

Male (2026)47th percentile+5 vs school

Female (2026)34th percentile-9 vs school

White (2026)30th percentile-12 vs school

African American (2026)15th percentile-27 vs school

By subject vs Georgia (2025-2026) ?

Science38%-6 vs state

Mathematics37%-10 vs state

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2026)				Ranking (2025)				Milestones Assessment Mathematics (2026)			Milestones Assessment Science (2026)	Per Pupil Expenditures (2025)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Directly certified (2024-25)	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2026)	Statewide Rank (2026)	State Percentile (2026)	SchoolDigger Rating (2026)	Average Standard Score (2025)	Statewide Rank (2025)	State Percentile (2025)	Rank Change from Previous Year	Milestones Assessment Mathematics 3rd Grade	Milestones Assessment Mathematics 4th Grade	Milestones Assessment Mathematics 5th Grade	Milestones Assessment Science 5th Grade	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Chattahoochee County Education Center	Public	PK, KG-5	140 Merrell St	Cusseta	31805	Chattahoochee County	Chattahoochee County	No	No	No	Yes	(706) 989-3648	285	23	12.2	33.0%	149 (52.3%)	82 (28.8%)	24 (8.4%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	30 (10.5%)	37.6	706^th of 1222 public elementary schools	42.2%		51	551^st of 1238 public elementary schools	55.5%	155	44.2	34.7	34.0	38.3	$17,615	$1,160	$16,455
Mary A Buckner Academy	Public	PK, KG-5	5151 Kennedy Street	Columbus	31907	Muscogee County	Muscogee County	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(762) 332-4360	789	40	19.7	54.1%	24 (3.0%)	664 (84.2%)	48 (6.1%)	1 (0.1%)	2 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	50 (6.3%)	5.9	1206^th of 1222 public elementary schools	1.3%					(n/a)	8.7	13.6	11.3	16.1	$12,289	$771	$11,518
South Columbus Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	1964 Torch Hill Rd	Columbus	31903	Muscogee County	Muscogee County	No	No	No	Yes	(706) 683-8833	326	20	16.1	52.5%	10 (3.1%)	173 (53.1%)	121 (37.1%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	22 (6.7%)	13.2	1112^th of 1222 public elementary schools	9.0%		14	1111^th of 1238 public elementary schools	10.3%	1	12.8	28.5	9.1	29.6	$15,418	$1,305	$14,112
Georgetown Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	954 High Ln	Columbus	31907	Muscogee County	Muscogee County	No	No	No	Yes	(706) 565-2980	394	28	14.3	57.6%	14 (3.6%)	329 (83.5%)	29 (7.4%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (0.8%)	0 (0.0%)	19 (4.8%)	16.1	1059^th of 1222 public elementary schools	13.3%		9.2	1195^th of 1238 public elementary schools	3.5%	136	15.4	20.0	12.1	39.7	$14,605	$1,735	$12,869
Dorothy Height Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	1458 Benning Dr	Columbus	31903	Muscogee County	Muscogee County	No	No	No	Yes	(706) 683-8871	419	38	11.1	62.1%	14 (3.3%)	348 (83.1%)	28 (6.7%)	5 (1.2%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	23 (5.5%)	12.1	1124^th of 1222 public elementary schools	8.0%		6.8	1219^th of 1238 public elementary schools	1.5%	95	27.1	21.7	16.7	18.6	$17,814	$1,613	$16,201
L. K. Moss Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	1707 Pineville Rd	Buena Vista	31803	Marion County	Marion County	No	No	No	Yes	(229) 649-5567	606	40	15.0	42.6%	295 (48.7%)	182 (30.0%)	95 (15.7%)	4 (0.7%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	30 (5.0%)	24.4	929^th of 1222 public elementary schools	24.0%		25.3	926^th of 1238 public elementary schools	25.2%	3	39.5	20.6	22.7	34.6	$13,747	$2,255	$11,492
Dimon Elementary	Public, Magnet	K-5	480 Dogwood Dr	Columbus	31907	Muscogee County	Muscogee County	No	Yes	No	Yes	(706) 683-8772	358	29	12.3	54.5%	10 (2.8%)	270 (75.4%)	42 (11.7%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	36 (10.1%)	28.7	851^st of 1222 public elementary schools	30.4%		20.8	985^th of 1238 public elementary schools	20.4%	134	34.5	44.7	17.0	32.1	$16,235	$1,513	$14,722
Key Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	2520 Broadmoor Dr	Columbus	31903	Muscogee County	Muscogee County	No	No	No	Yes	(706) 683-8797	263	23	11.5	57.4%	8 (3.0%)	187 (71.1%)	59 (22.4%)	2 (0.8%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	7 (2.7%)	9.1	1167^th of 1222 public elementary schools	4.5%		6.3	1224^th of 1238 public elementary schools	1.1%	57	17.5	28.8	7.9	13.8	$18,284	$1,930	$16,353
Wesley Heights Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	1801 Amber Dr	Columbus	31907	Muscogee County	Muscogee County	No	No	No	Yes	(706) 569-3733	349	27	13.1	51.0%	5 (1.4%)	302 (86.5%)	19 (5.4%)	1 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	22 (6.3%)	19.1	1009^th of 1222 public elementary schools	17.4%		14.9	1093^rd of 1238 public elementary schools	11.7%	84	27.4	40.0	20.5	20.5	$15,729	$1,770	$13,960
Lonnie Jackson Academy	Public	PK, KG-5	4601 Buena Vista Rd	Columbus	31907	Muscogee County	Muscogee County	No	No	No	Yes	(706) 565-3039	395	27	14.9	51.1%	15 (3.8%)	325 (82.3%)	25 (6.3%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (0.5%)	2 (0.5%)	26 (6.6%)	17.8	1033^rd of 1222 public elementary schools	15.5%		18.5	1021^st of 1238 public elementary schools	17.5%	12	1.4	25.4	11.1	41.7	$16,274	$1,663	$14,611

Frequently Asked Questions about Chattahoochee County Education Center

Is Chattahoochee County Education Center a good school?

Chattahoochee County Education Center ranks 706^th of 1222 Georgia elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

What is the racial makeup of Chattahoochee County Education Center?

Students at Chattahoochee County Education Center are 52% White, 29% African American, 11% Two or more races, 8% Hispanic.

What schools do graduates of Chattahoochee County Education Center attend?

Students who attend Chattahoochee County Education Center usually go on to attend:

Middle : Chattahoochee County Middle School
High : Chattahoochee County High School

What district is Chattahoochee County Education Center in?

Chattahoochee County

How many students attend Chattahoochee County Education Center?

In the 2024-25 school year, 285 students attended Chattahoochee County Education Center.

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2024–25 dropout ratesFeb 19, 2026

SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the Georgia Department of Education.

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