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5.8avg / 10

Chattooga County School District

School District · Summerville, Georgia

Students: 2,685
Teachers (FTE): 185

Avg Rating

5.8

out of 10

Schools

5

3 elem, 1 mid, 1 high

Enrollment

2,685

Student-Teacher Ratio

14.5:1

How this district compares

Georgia rank

#138 of 179

districts by avg. composite

Vs. state average

-0.5

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 #138 of 179 Georgia districts by overall school rating. Chattooga County's schools with real test data average 5.8/10 across 5 schools. Its top-rated schools are Lyerly Elementary School (7.2/10), Summerville Middle School (6.7/10), and Chattooga High School (5.6/10). Schools with estimated (proxy) scores are excluded from this ranking.

Most improved · 2022 → 2024
Menlo Elementary School

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.

#SchoolRating
1Lyerly Elementary School7.2 / 10
2Summerville Middle School6.7 / 10
3Chattooga High School5.6 / 10
4Menlo Elementary School4.9 / 10
5Leroy Massey Elementary School4.5 / 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 5.8/10, Chattooga County demonstrates solid academic performance.

The highest-rated school in the district is Lyerly Elementary School, which has a composite score of 7.2/10.

In standardized testing, Chattooga County students show an average math proficiency of 39.9% and ELA proficiency of 47.6%.

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

Math Proficiency39.9%
School
State
Not reported
ELA Proficiency47.6%
School
State
Not reported

Average proficiency across all schools in Chattooga County with test data.

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 5.8/10. 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?

Lyerly Elementary School is the highest-rated school in Chattooga County with a composite score of 7.2/10.

What are the test scores in Chattooga County?

Across schools in Chattooga County with test data, the average math proficiency is 39.9% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 47.6%. 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 5.8/10 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
5.8/10
Math Proficiency
39.9%
ELA Proficiency
47.6%

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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