Walker County School District
School District · Lafayette, Georgia
Avg Rating
6.3
out of 10
Schools
15
10 elem, 3 mid, 2 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$14,698
Student-Teacher Ratio
11.8:1
Avg Rating
6.3
out of 10
Schools
15
10 elem, 3 mid, 2 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$14,698
Student-Teacher Ratio
11.8:1
Evaluating Walker County?
A district shares budget, policy, and attendance zones across its schools — use this page to judge Walker 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.
Fairyland Elementary School
Lookout Mountain · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
Saddle Ridge Elementary and Middle School
Rock Spring · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
Chattanooga Valley Elementary School
Flintstone · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
How this district compares
Georgia rank
#99 of 179
districts by avg. composite
Vs. state average
-0.0
below Georgia avg
Per-pupil spending
$14,698
+$570 vs Georgia median
District size
8,422 students
Much larger than Georgia median
The short answer
Walker County ranks #99 of 179 Georgia districts by overall school rating. Walker County's schools with real test data average 6.3/10 across 15 schools. Its top-rated schools are Fairyland Elementary School (9.7/10), Saddle Ridge Elementary and Middle School (8.6/10), and Chattanooga Valley Elementary School (8.2/10). Schools with estimated (proxy) scores are excluded from this ranking.
Rates 8.2/10 despite 76% of students being economically disadvantaged. That's about 1.6 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 Walker County schools.
STAAR proficiency rose +16.0 points from 2022 to 2024. That's the biggest jump among Walker County schools across the two most recent comparable testing years.
Top-Rated Schools in Walker County
Ranked by MySchoolScout composite rating using only schools with real test data (15 of 15). "Value" = points above what student poverty predicts. Estimated (proxy) scores are excluded.
| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Fairyland Elementary School | 9.7 / 10 |
| 2 | Saddle Ridge Elementary and Middle School | 8.6 / 10 |
| 3 | Chattanooga Valley Elementary School | 8.2 / 10 |
| 4 | Lafayette High School | 6.9 / 10 |
| 5 | Chattanooga Valley Middle School | 6.7 / 10 |
| 6 | Ridgeland High School | 6.5 / 10 |
| 7 | Cherokee Ridge Elementary | 6.0 / 10 |
| 8 | North Lafayette Elementary School | 5.8 / 10 |
| 9 | Naomi Elementary School | 5.8 / 10 |
| 10 | Rossville Middle School | 5.6 / 10 |
See all 15 schools — including those with estimated data — in the full directory below. How we rate schools.
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 6.3/10, Walker County demonstrates solid academic performance.
The highest-rated school in the district is Fairyland Elementary School, which has a composite score of 9.7/10.
In standardized testing, Walker County students show an average math proficiency of 49.9% and ELA proficiency of 54.3%.
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 6.3/10. 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?
Fairyland Elementary School is the highest-rated school in Walker County with a composite score of 9.7/10.
What are the test scores in Walker County?
Across schools in Walker County with test data, the average math proficiency is 49.9% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 54.3%. 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 6.3/10 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 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
- 6.3/10
- Math Proficiency
- 49.9%
- ELA Proficiency
- 54.3%
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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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