Best Schools in Chatham County, GA
Chatham County, GA has 88 public schools (13 high, 10 middle, 46 elementary) serving 47,905 students. On average they score 33% on state proficiency tests against a projected 39%, so schools in Chatham County don't meet expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in Chatham County, GA
The top high schools in Chatham County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Savannah Arts Academy
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Projected Test Scores
Savannah-chatham County • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 905 Students
2. Woodville-tompkins Technical And Career High School
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Savannah-chatham County • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 684 Students
3. Savannah Classical Academy Charter High School
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Savannah-chatham County • Charter • Grades 9 - 12 • 72 Students
4. Savannah Early College High School
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Savannah-chatham County • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 151 Students
5. Richmond Hill High School
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Bryan County • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 2454 Students
6. Islands High School
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Savannah-chatham County • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 862 Students
7. New Hampstead High School
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Savannah-chatham County • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1436 Students
8. Johnson High School
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Savannah-chatham County • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 790 Students
9. Beach High School
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Savannah-chatham County • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 914 Students
10. Jenkins High School
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Savannah-chatham County • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1118 Students
Best Middle Schools in Chatham County, GA
The top middle schools in Chatham County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. The Stem Academy At Bartlett
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Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Savannah-chatham County • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 671 Students
2. Richmond Hill Middle School
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Bryan County • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 1894 Students
3. Coastal Middle School
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Savannah-chatham County • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 556 Students
4. West Chatham Middle School
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Savannah-chatham County • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 953 Students
5. Oglethorpe Charter School
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Savannah-chatham County • Charter • Grades 6 - 8 • 605 Students
6. Derenne Middle School
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Savannah-chatham County • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 530 Students
7. Mercer Middle School
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Savannah-chatham County • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 402 Students
8. Southwest Middle School
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Savannah-chatham County • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 743 Students
9. Myers Middle School
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Savannah-chatham County • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 461 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
The top elementary schools in Chatham County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Mcallister Elementary School
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Projected Test Scores
Bryan County • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 915 Students
2. Savannah Classical Academy Charter School
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Savannah-chatham County • Charter • Grades KG - 8 • 365 Students
3. Esther F. Garrison School For The Arts
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Savannah-chatham County • Public • Grades Pre K - 8 • 766 Students
4. May Howard Elementary School
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Savannah-chatham County • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 543 Students
5. Marshpoint Elementary School
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Savannah-chatham County • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 647 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. Georgetown School
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Savannah-chatham County • Public • Grades Pre K - 8 • 506 Students
9. Heard Elementary School
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Savannah-chatham County • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 641 Students
10. Ellis Elementary School
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Savannah-chatham County • Public • Grades Pre K - 8 • 441 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.
Questions About Schools in Chatham County, GA
How many schools are in Chatham County, GA?
Chatham County, GA has 88 public schools: 13 high schools, 10 middle schools and 46 elementary schools, serving 47,905 students in total.
How do schools in Chatham County perform on state tests?
On average, 88 schools in Chatham County score 33% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 39%, so on average schools in Chatham County don't meet expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Chatham County?
Every public school gets a SchoolGrade from A+ to F based on the share of students at or above the state proficiency bar. The Impact Grade compares that result with what we would expect given the school’s student and community context, so schools that outperform their circumstances stand out. Schools cannot pay to change a grade. Read the full methodology.
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- Actual: 36%
- Projected: 42%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 55%
- Projected: 49%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 36%
- Projected: 34%
- Impact Grade: Underperforms Expectations
- Actual: 48%
- Projected: 39%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 37%
- Projected: 40%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 33%
- Projected: 34%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 33%
- Projected: 39%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 25%
- Projected: 36%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 29%
- Projected: 38%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 37%
- Projected: 42%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
Cities, towns and school districts in Chatham County
6 places in Chatham County with graded public schools. Each link opens that place's ranked schools.
Cities and towns (6)
- Savannah (43)
- Bloomingdale (3)
- Garden City (3)
- Pooler (3)
- Port Wentworth (1)
- Tybee Island (1)
School districts (1)
- Savannah-Chatham County (57 schools)