Best Schools in Chatham County, GA
Chatham County, GA has a total of 98 schools including 34 high schools, 21 middle schools and 42 elementary schools. A total of 57,270 students attend Chatham County, GA schools. On average, schools in Chatham County score 24% on their proficiency tests, and we project an average score of 30% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, schools in Chatham County underperform expectations.
Best High Schools in Chatham County, GA
Chatham County, GA has 34 high schools with 21,682 students. Below are the top high schools based on their actual test performance displayed alongside our projected performance for their socioeconomic status and the Teacher Grade we assign based on expected performance. On average, high schools in Chatham County score 30% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 32% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, high schools in Chatham County meet expectations.
1. Savannah Arts Academy
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Savannah-chatham County • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 905 Students
2. Richmond Hill High School
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Bryan County • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 2454 Students
3. Savannah Early College High School
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Savannah-chatham County • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 151 Students
4. Pine Ridge High School
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Volusia • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1636 Students
5. Woodville-tompkins Technical And Career High School
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Savannah-chatham County • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 684 Students
6. South Effingham High School
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Effingham County • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1888 Students
7. Liberty County High School
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Liberty County • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1077 Students
8. Jenkins High School
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Savannah-chatham County • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1118 Students
9. Islands High School
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Savannah-chatham County • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 862 Students
10. Savannah Classical Academy Charter High School
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Savannah-chatham County • Charter • Grades 9 - 12 • 72 Students
Best Middle Schools in Chatham County, GA
Chatham County, GA has 21 middle schools with 16,281 students. Below are the top middle schools based on their actual test performance displayed alongside our projected performance for their socioeconomic status and the Teacher Grade we assign based on expected performance. On average, middle schools in Chatham County score 24% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 27% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, middle schools in Chatham County don't meet expectations.
1. Richmond Hill Middle School
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Bryan County • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 1894 Students
2. The Stem Academy At Bartlett
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Savannah-chatham County • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 671 Students
3. South Effingham Middle School
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Effingham County • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 1097 Students
4. Coastal Middle School
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Savannah-chatham County • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 556 Students
5. Oglethorpe Charter School
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Savannah-chatham County • Charter • Grades 6 - 8 • 605 Students
6. Myers Middle School
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Savannah-chatham County • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 461 Students
7. West Chatham Middle School
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Savannah-chatham County • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 953 Students
8. Derenne Middle School
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Savannah-chatham County • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 530 Students
9. Southwest Middle School
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Savannah-chatham County • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 743 Students
10. Hubert Middle School
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Savannah-chatham County • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 460 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Chatham County, GA
Chatham County, GA has 42 elementary schools with 19,251 students. Below are the top elementary schools based on their actual test performance displayed alongside our projected performance for their socioeconomic status and the Teacher Grade we assign based on expected performance. On average, elementary schools in Chatham County score 22% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 29% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, elementary schools in Chatham County underperform expectations.
1. Mcallister Elementary School
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Bryan County • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 915 Students
2. South Effingham Elementary School
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Effingham County • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 906 Students
3. Dr. George Washington Carver Elementary School
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Bryan County • Public • Grades 4 - 5 • 697 Students
4. Esther F. Garrison School For The Arts
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Savannah-chatham County • Public • Grades Pre K - 8 • 766 Students
5. May Howard Elementary School
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Savannah-chatham County • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 543 Students
6. Tybee Island Maritime Academy School
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Savannah-chatham County • Charter • Grades KG - 8 • 421 Students
7. Jacob G. Smith Elementary School
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Savannah-chatham County • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 460 Students
8. Marshpoint Elementary School
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Savannah-chatham County • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 647 Students
9. Ellis Elementary School
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Savannah-chatham County • Public • Grades Pre K - 8 • 441 Students
10. Heard Elementary School
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Savannah-chatham County • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 641 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Chatham County, GA
County-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Chatham County, GA has a total population of 295,291 with 26% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 91%, and 36% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Chatham County, GA
K-12 Students
High School Graduates
Adults 25+ with HS diplomas
College Graduates
Adults 25+ with a Bachelor’s degree or higher
Demographics statistics provided by Best Neighborhood Chatham County, GA.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
26.69 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
4.18 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
22.51 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Chatham County, GA.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Chatham County, GA.
ISP Report Card
Internet Infrastructure Grade
Average Download Speed
Speed Most Residents Can Get
Digital Connectivity Index
ISP Connectivity Demand Report
To read more about these statistics, please visit Chatham County, GA Internet Health Assessment.
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