Best Schools in Lafayette, GA
Lafayette, GA has 10 public schools (2 high, 2 middle, 6 elementary) serving 6,092 students. On average they score 40% on state proficiency tests against a projected 51%, so schools in Lafayette underperform expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in Lafayette, GA
The top high schools in Lafayette, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Lafayette High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Walker County • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1164 Students
2. Ridgeland High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Walker County • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1244 Students
Best Middle Schools in Lafayette, GA
The top middle schools in Lafayette, 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. Lafayette Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Walker County • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 575 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Lafayette, GA
The top elementary schools in Lafayette, 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. Rock Spring Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Walker County • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 412 Students
3. Saddle Ridge Elementary And Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Walker County • Public • Grades Pre K - 8 • 660 Students
4. Naomi Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Walker County • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 327 Students
5. North Lafayette Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Walker County • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 432 Students
6. Gilbert Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Walker County • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 508 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Lafayette, GA
City-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Lafayette, GA has a total population of 17,430 with 18% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 85%, and 14% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Lafayette, 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 Lafayette, GA.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
16.02 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
3.22 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
12.80 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Lafayette, GA.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Lafayette, 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 Lafayette, GA Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in Lafayette, GA
How many schools are in Lafayette, GA?
Lafayette, GA has 10 public schools: 2 high schools, 2 middle schools and 6 elementary schools, serving 6,092 students in total.
How do schools in Lafayette perform on state tests?
On average, 10 schools in Lafayette score 40% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 51%, so on average schools in Lafayette underperform expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Lafayette?
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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