Best Schools in Walker County, GA
Walker County, GA has 18 public schools (3 high, 4 middle, 11 elementary) serving 9,678 students. On average they score 40% on state proficiency tests against a projected 52%, so schools in Walker County underperform expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in Walker County, GA
The top high schools in Walker County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Gordon Lee High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Chickamauga City • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 408 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 Walker County, GA
The top middle schools in Walker County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Gordon Lee Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Chickamauga City • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 311 Students
2. Chattanooga Valley Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Walker County • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 491 Students
3. Lafayette Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Walker County • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 575 Students
4. Rossville Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Walker County • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 444 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Walker County, GA
The top elementary schools in Walker County, 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. Chattanooga Valley Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Walker County • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 462 Students
3. Chickamauga Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Chickamauga City • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 558 Students
4. Rock Spring Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Walker County • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 412 Students
5. Saddle Ridge Elementary And Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Walker County • Public • Grades Pre K - 8 • 660 Students
6. Naomi Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Walker County • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 327 Students
7. North Lafayette Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Walker County • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 432 Students
8. Cherokee Ridge Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Walker County • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 562 Students
9. Gilbert Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Walker County • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 508 Students
10. Stone Creek Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Walker County • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 425 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Walker County, GA
County-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Walker County, GA has a total population of 67,654 with 21% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 85%, and 20% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Walker 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 Walker County, GA.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
15.09 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
3.32 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
11.77 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Walker County, GA.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Walker 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 Walker County, GA Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in Walker County, GA
How many schools are in Walker County, GA?
Walker County, GA has 18 public schools: 3 high schools, 4 middle schools and 11 elementary schools, serving 9,678 students in total.
How do schools in Walker County perform on state tests?
On average, 18 schools in Walker County score 40% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 52%, so on average schools in Walker County underperform expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Walker 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: 43%
- Projected: 55%
- Impact Grade: Underperforms Expectations
- Actual: 46%
- Projected: 41%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 39%
- Projected: 38%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 36%
- Projected: 40%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 38%
- Projected: 50%
- Impact Grade: Underperforms Expectations
- Actual: 34%
- Projected: 37%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 37%
- Projected: 48%
- Impact Grade: Underperforms Expectations
- Actual: 41%
- Projected: 50%
- Impact Grade: Underperforms Expectations
- Actual: 43%
- Projected: 39%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 40%
- Projected: 39%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
Cities, towns and school districts in Walker County
5 places in Walker County with graded public schools. Each link opens that place's ranked schools.
Cities and towns (5)
- Chickamauga (4)
- Rossville (4)
- Flintstone (2)
- Rock Spring (2)
- Lookout Mountain (1)
School districts (2)
- Walker County (15 schools)
- Chickamauga City (3 schools)