Chattooga County School District
School District · Summerville, Georgia
Avg Rating
5.3
out of 10
Schools
5
3 elem, 1 mid, 1 high
Enrollment
2,685
Student-Teacher Ratio
14.5:1
Avg Rating
5.3
out of 10
Schools
5
3 elem, 1 mid, 1 high
Enrollment
2,685
Student-Teacher Ratio
14.5:1
Evaluating Chattooga County?
A district shares budget, policy, and attendance zones across its schools — use this page to judge Chattooga County as a whole, then compare how its individual schools differ.
Shortlist starter
Start with these real page-level signals, then use the full table and map below.
Chattooga High School
Summerville · High. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
Lyerly Elementary School
Lyerly · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
Menlo Elementary School
Menlo · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
How this district compares
Georgia rank
#144 of 179
districts by avg. composite
Vs. state average
-1.0
below Georgia avg
Per-pupil spending
$13,770
$358 vs Georgia median
District size
2,685 students
Smaller than Georgia median
The short answer
Chattooga County ranks #144 of 179 Georgia districts by overall school rating. Chattooga County's schools with real test data average 5.3/10 across 5 schools. Its top-rated schools are Chattooga High School (6.3/10), Lyerly Elementary School (6.2/10), and Menlo Elementary School (5.7/10). Schools with estimated (proxy) scores are excluded from this ranking.
STAAR proficiency rose +7.6 points from 2022 to 2024. That's the biggest jump among Chattooga County schools across the two most recent comparable testing years.
Top-Rated Schools in Chattooga County
Ranked by MySchoolScout composite rating using only schools with real test data (5 of 5). "Value" = points above what student poverty predicts. Estimated (proxy) scores are excluded.
| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Chattooga High School | 6.3 / 10 |
| 2 | Lyerly Elementary School | 6.2 / 10 |
| 3 | Menlo Elementary School | 5.7 / 10 |
| 4 | Leroy Massey Elementary School | 4.5 / 10 |
| 5 | Summerville Middle School | 3.9 / 10 |
See all 5 schools — including those with estimated data — in the full directory below. How we rate schools.
About Chattooga County
Chattooga County is a Summerville, Georgia school district serving 5 schools.The district educates 2,685 students with a student-teacher ratio of 14.5:1. District-level spending was $13,770 per student in fiscal year 2023 (NCES F-33).
With an average rating of 5.3/10, Chattooga County demonstrates solid academic performance.
The highest-rated school in the district is Chattooga High School, which has a composite score of 6.3/10.
In standardized testing, Chattooga County students show an average math proficiency of 40.8% and ELA proficiency of 49.2%.
The district includes 3 elementary schools, 1 middle school, and 1 high school.
District Map
Schools in Chattooga County, colored by MySchoolScout rank. Click a pin for details.
District Average Test Scores
Average proficiency across all schools in Chattooga County with test data.
Schools in Chattooga County
5 schoolsElementary Schools3
Middle Schools1
High Schools1
District Details
- State
- Georgia
- City
- Summerville
- Total Enrollment
- 2,685
- Teachers (FTE)
- 185
- District spending per student
- $13,770NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- Child poverty rate
- 21.5%Census SAIPE · 2024
- District directory year
- 2023
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in Chattooga County?
Chattooga County has 5 schools in total — 3 elementary, 1 middle, and 1 high schools. You can explore each school's ratings and details on this page.
What is the average rating for Chattooga County?
The average composite rating for Chattooga County is 5.3/10. This score is calculated from the individual ratings of all schools with academic data in the district.
What is the district spending per student in Chattooga County?
Chattooga County's district-level spending was $13,770 per student in fiscal year 2023, according to NCES F-33. This is district context, not an individual-school expense.
What is the student-teacher ratio in Chattooga County?
The average student-teacher ratio in Chattooga County is 14.5:1.
What is the top-rated school in Chattooga County?
Chattooga High School is the highest-rated school in Chattooga County with a composite score of 6.3/10.
What are the test scores in Chattooga County?
Across schools in Chattooga County with test data, the average math proficiency is 40.8% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 49.2%. These figures represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding grade-level standards.
How does Chattooga County compare to other districts in Georgia?
Chattooga County has an average school rating of 5.3/10 across 5 schools. Families can compare this to other districts in Georgia by visiting individual district pages. Factors like school size, available programs, and community demographics also play a role in choosing the right fit.
How does MySchoolScout rate schools?
MySchoolScout ratings blend student growth, poverty-adjusted academic performance, and learning environment — plus college readiness for high schools. Weights vary by school level, and equity data is shown for context without being factored into the score. Learn more about our rating system on our methodology page.
District Averages
- Overall Rating
- 5.3/10
- Math Proficiency
- 40.8%
- ELA Proficiency
- 49.2%
How we rate schools
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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.
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