Best Schools in Chatsworth, Georgia
9 schools · 5 Elementary · 2 Middle · 2 High
Choosing a school in Chatsworth?
Use this page to compare every school in Chatsworth by level, neighborhood, and district — and find the right fit, not just the top of the list.
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Chatsworth Elementary School
Elementary · Murray County. Ranked from real test data; compare it on the map and table below.
Bagley Middle School
Middle · Murray County. Ranked from real test data; compare it on the map and table below.
Northwest Elementary School
Elementary · Murray County. Ranked from real test data; compare it on the map and table below.
The short answer
The top-rated schools in Chatsworth for 2026 are Chatsworth Elementary School (7.9/10), Bagley Middle School (7.3/10), and Northwest Elementary School (6.6/10), based on MySchoolScout's analysis of real test data across 9 rated schools. Ratings blend student growth, poverty-adjusted academic achievement, and school environment (plus college readiness for high schools), with equity shown as context, not scored; schools with estimated (proxy) scores are excluded from this ranking.
Schools
9
in this city
Avg Score
6.4
out of 10
Median Home
$179,300
home value · ACS
District
1
serving the city
Schools
9
in this city
Avg Score
6.4
out of 10
Median Home
$179,300
home value · ACS
District
1
serving the city
Rates 7.9/10 despite 83% of students being economically disadvantaged. That's about 1.3 points higher than its student-poverty level predicts. Roughly as clean a case of strong results without an affluent-ZIP price tag as you'll find among Chatsworth schools.
STAAR proficiency rose +10.4 points from 2022 to 2024. That's the biggest jump among Chatsworth schools across the two most recent comparable testing years.
Top-Rated Schools in Chatsworth
Ranked by MySchoolScout composite using only schools with real test data (9 rated schools; 9 schools in the directory). "Value" = points above what student poverty predicts. Estimated (proxy) scores are excluded.
| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Chatsworth Elementary School | 7.9 / 10 |
| 2 | Bagley Middle School | 7.3 / 10 |
| 3 | Northwest Elementary School | 6.6 / 10 |
| 4 | North Murray High School | 6.5 / 10 |
| 5 | Murray County High School | 6.4 / 10 |
| 6 | Woodlawn Elementary School | 6.3 / 10 |
| 7 | Spring Place Elementary School | 5.8 / 10 |
| 8 | Coker Elementary School | 5.7 / 10 |
| 9 | Gladden Middle School | 5.4 / 10 |
See every school — including those with estimated data — in the full directory below. How we rate schools.
Family Snapshot
At a glance- Avg school rating
- 6.4/10
- Median household income
- $68,519
- Median home value
- $179,300
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 13%
- Avg commute
- 26 min
- Owner-occupied homes
- 75%
22% of schools rated 7+
Census ACS, ZIPs in this city
Owner-occupied units
Adults 25+
Workers age 16+
Of occupied housing units
How Chatsworth compares
Georgia rank
#115 of 243
cities by avg. school score
Vs. state average
+0.1
above Georgia avg (6.3)
Median household income
$69k
98% of Georgia median
Schools in this city
9
Murray County runs Chatsworth's public schools
9 public schools. Murray County is the only district on the page.
Every assigned public school in Chatsworth is a Murray County school (9 of 9).
Among 9 public schools with real test data, composite scores run from 5.4 to 7.9 — the spread is inside Chatsworth, not a citywide average.
About Schools in Chatsworth, Georgia
Chatsworth, Georgia runs 9 ranked public schools, and the overall picture is stronger than a single average suggests. The city scores 6.6 out of 10 across all schools, but 6 of those 9 — 67% — clear the 7-point mark. That clustering toward the upper range means most families here are choosing between good options, not searching for the one acceptable school.
The elementary tier is where Chatsworth performs best. Coker Elementary leads the city at 8.0 out of 10, the highest mark among all local schools. Spring Place Elementary follows closely at 7.9, and Chatsworth Elementary, Woodlawn Elementary, and Northwest Elementary round out a tight pack between 7.4 and 7.7. Five strong elementary schools across one small city gives families genuine geographic flexibility — parents can often prioritize proximity or before-and-after care availability without sacrificing academic performance.
The spread between the top school (8.0) and the city average (6.6) is worth noting. That 1.4-point gap indicates some meaningful variation in the lower half of the district, even as the majority of schools land well above average. Parents with children approaching middle or high school grades should research those specific campuses directly using individual school scores and growth data, since the comparative advantage visible at the elementary level may not carry forward uniformly.
Practically, Chatsworth rewards parents who act early. The five top-performing elementary schools are clustered enough that an address search relative to school boundaries is a smart first step. Coker and Spring Place, both above 7.9, are the strongest starting points for families prioritizing academic performance in the primary grades. The city's overall profile — two-thirds of schools above 7 out of 10 — positions Chatsworth as a competitive option within Murray County for families weighing school quality alongside cost of living and commute. Use individual school pages on MySchoolScout to compare growth scores and student population data before finalizing any enrollment decision.
Elementary Schools
5 schools| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 697 students · Pre-K–6th | 7.9 |
| 2 | 580 students · Pre-K–6th | 6.6 |
| 3 | 502 students · Pre-K–6th | 6.3 |
| 4 | 644 students · Pre-K–6th | 5.8 |
| 5 | 637 students · Pre-K–6th | 5.7 |
Middle Schools
2 schools| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 466 students · 7th–8th | 7.3 |
| 2 | 505 students · 7th–8th | 5.4 |
High Schools
2 schools| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 999 students · 9th–12th | 6.5 |
| 2 | 1,099 students · 9th–12th | 6.4 |
Schools in Chatsworth
Chatsworth, Georgia · 9 schools
Community Demographics
Census ACS 2022 5-Year Estimates across 1 ZIP code
Median Income
$68,519
Median Home Value
$179,300
Median Rent
$827/mo
Population
33,078
College Educated
13%
Homeownership
75%
Avg Commute
26 min
Poverty Rate
12.6%
Community Profile
Chatsworth has a median household income of $68,519. It is a community where 13% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher. The median home value in the area is $179,300, with a median rent of $827/month. The area has a poverty rate of 12.6%. The average commute for residents is 26 minutes. Source: U.S. Census ACS 2022 5-Year Estimates.
Schools by Level
- State
- Georgia
- Elementary
- 5
- Middle
- 2
- High
- 2
Resources
School District
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How we rate schools
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See how we rateFrequently Asked Questions
Common questions about schools in Chatsworth, Georgia
How many schools are in Chatsworth, Georgia?
Chatsworth has 9 schools, including 9 public and 0 private schools spanning elementary, middle, and high school levels.
What is the average school rating in Chatsworth, Georgia?
The average MySchoolScout composite score for schools in Chatsworth is 6.4 out of 10, built from student growth, poverty-adjusted academic achievement, and school environment — plus college readiness for high schools.
What is the top-ranked school in Chatsworth, Georgia?
The top-ranked school in Chatsworth on MySchoolScout is Chatsworth Elementary School with a composite score of 7.9/10.
What is the best elementary school in Chatsworth, Georgia?
The top-ranked elementary school in Chatsworth on MySchoolScout is Chatsworth Elementary School with a composite score of 7.9/10.
What is the best middle school in Chatsworth, Georgia?
The top-ranked middle school in Chatsworth on MySchoolScout is Bagley Middle School with a composite score of 7.3/10.
What is the best high school in Chatsworth, Georgia?
The top-ranked high school in Chatsworth on MySchoolScout is North Murray High School with a composite score of 6.5/10.
How many school districts serve Chatsworth, Georgia?
Chatsworth is served by 1 school district: Murray County.
What is the education level in Chatsworth, Georgia?
According to Census data, 13% of adults in Chatsworth have earned a bachelor's degree or higher.
What is the median income in Chatsworth, Georgia?
The median household income in Chatsworth is approximately $68,519 according to Census ACS 2022 estimates.
What is the student-teacher ratio in Chatsworth, Georgia?
The average student-teacher ratio across schools in Chatsworth is 14.4:1. This ratio varies by school, so families should check individual school profiles for specific classroom sizes.
How does MySchoolScout rate schools in Chatsworth, Georgia?
MySchoolScout rates schools using publicly available data from the NCES Common Core of Data and state education departments. Each school receives a 1-10 composite score built from Student Growth, Poverty-Adjusted Academic Achievement, and School Environment — plus College Readiness for high schools. Weights vary by school level, and equity data is shown for context but not scored.
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Data from NCES Common Core of Data, Georgia Dept. of Education, and U.S. Census ACS for the 2023–24 school year. Rankings computed by MySchoolScout. See all data sources.