Walker County School District
School District · Lafayette, Georgia
Avg Rating
7.5
out of 10
Schools
15
10 elem, 3 mid, 2 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$14,698
Student-Teacher Ratio
11.8:1
Avg Rating
7.5
out of 10
Schools
15
10 elem, 3 mid, 2 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$14,698
Student-Teacher Ratio
11.8:1
How this district compares
Georgia rank
#24 of 179
districts by avg. composite
Vs. state average
+1.2
above Georgia avg
Per-pupil spending
$14,698
+$570 vs Georgia median
District size
8,422 students
Much larger than Georgia median
About Walker County
Walker County is a Lafayette, Georgia school district serving 15 schools. The district educates 8,422 students with a student-teacher ratio of 11.8:1. The district invests $14,698 per student annually.
With an average rating of 7.5/10, Walker County is among the strongest-performing districts in the state.
The highest-rated school in the district is Chattanooga Valley Elementary School, which has a composite score of 9.1/10.
In standardized testing, Walker County students show an average math proficiency of 33.3% and ELA proficiency of 35.1%.
The district includes 10 elementary schools , 3 middle schools , and 2 high schools.
District Map
Schools in Walker County, colored by MySchoolScout rank. Click a pin for details.
District Average Test Scores
Average proficiency across all schools in Walker County with test data.
Schools in Walker County
15 schools Elementary Schools 10
Middle Schools 3
High Schools 2
District Details
- State
- Georgia
- City
- Lafayette
- Total Enrollment
- 8,422
- Teachers (FTE)
- 713
- Child Poverty Rate
- 0.2%
- Data Year
- 2023
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in Walker County?
Walker County has 15 schools in total — 10 elementary, 3 middle, and 2 high schools. You can explore each school's ratings and details on this page.
What is the average rating for Walker County?
The average composite rating for Walker County is 7.5/10. This score is calculated from the individual ratings of all schools with academic data in the district.
What is the per-pupil spending in Walker County?
Walker County spends $14,698 per student per year.
What is the student-teacher ratio in Walker County?
The average student-teacher ratio in Walker County is 11.8:1.
What is the top-rated school in Walker County?
Chattanooga Valley Elementary School is the highest-rated school in Walker County with a composite score of 9.1/10.
What are the test scores in Walker County?
Across schools in Walker County with test data, the average math proficiency is 33.3% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 35.1%. These figures represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding grade-level standards.
How does Walker County compare to other districts in Georgia?
Walker County has an average school rating of 7.5/10 across 15 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 are based on a comprehensive methodology that weighs Academic Performance (50%), Student Growth (20%), Equity (15%), and Learning Environment (15%). Learn more about our rating system on our methodology page.
District Averages
- Overall Rating
- 7.5/10
- Math Proficiency
- 33.3%
- ELA Proficiency
- 35.1%
Resources
How We Rate Schools
Every school receives a composite score from 1 to 10 based on four pillars: Academic Performance (50%), Student Growth (20%), Equity (15%), and Learning Environment (15%). Scores are built from publicly available data including standardized test results, enrollment figures, and school climate indicators.
Read our full methodologyOther School Districts in GA
Compare Walker County with neighboring districts in the state.
- Gwinnett County (140)
- Dekalb County (131)
- Cobb County (110)
- Fulton County (106)
- Atlanta Public Schools (87)
- Clayton County (67)
- Savannah-chatham County (58)
- Muscogee County (53)
- Henry County (50)
- Richmond County (50)
- Forsyth County (42)
- Cherokee County (37)
- Hall County (37)
- Houston County (37)
- Bibb County (35)
- Douglas County (35)
- Paulding County (33)
- Columbia County (30)
- Coweta County (29)
- Department of Juvenile Justice (28)
- Carroll County (24)
- Fayette County (24)
- Dougherty County (22)
- Newton County (22)
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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