Best Schools in Head River, GA
Head River, GA has 9 public schools (3 high, 3 middle, 3 elementary) serving 6,075 students. On average they score 42% on state proficiency tests against a projected 47%, so schools in Head River meet expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in Head River, GA
The top high schools in Head River, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Dade County High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Dade County • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 622 Students
2. Lafayette High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Walker County • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1164 Students
3. Ridgeland High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Walker County • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1244 Students
Best Middle Schools in Head River, GA
The top middle schools in Head River, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Chattanooga Valley Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Walker County • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 491 Students
2. Dade Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Dade County • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 421 Students
3. Lafayette Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Walker County • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 575 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Head River, GA
The top elementary schools in Head River, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Fairyland Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Walker County • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 279 Students
2. Dade Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Dade County • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 771 Students
3. Gilbert Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Walker County • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 508 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Head River, GA
City-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Head River, GA has a total population of 232 with 13% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 91%, and 40% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Head River, 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 Head River, GA.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
8.89 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
1.60 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
7.29 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Head River, GA.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Head River, 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 Head River, GA Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in Head River, GA
How many schools are in Head River, GA?
Head River, GA has 9 public schools: 3 high schools, 3 middle schools and 3 elementary schools, serving 6,075 students in total.
How do schools in Head River perform on state tests?
On average, 9 schools in Head River score 42% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 47%, so on average schools in Head River meet expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Head River?
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: 42%
- Projected: 52%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 39%
- Projected: 35%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 42%
- Projected: 50%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 47%
- Projected: 44%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 32%
- Projected: 53%
- Impact Grade: Underperforms Expectations
- Actual: 48%
- Projected: 38%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 31%
- Projected: 52%
- Impact Grade: Underperforms Expectations
- Actual: 38%
- Projected: 38%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 38%
- Projected: 44%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 39%
- Projected: 40%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations