Very Good
#596 of 2,268 schools in GA
Top 26% in state
Gordon Lee High School
High School · Chickamauga City · Chickamauga, GA
A Chickamauga City high school where students score 17 points below what's typical for similar communities.
105 Lee Cir, Chickamauga, GA 30707
- Math 43% vs GA 42% (2024)
- Reading 59% vs GA 42% (2024)
- 95%+ 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at Gordon Lee High School score 51% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 68%).
2024 GA proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. GA average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 36 points across the 16-year record (2009–2024) and has held near 51% recently.
Show all 15 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 59% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 71% (multi-year average, 2009-2024)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 30 test records from GA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
21.1%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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Where Gordon Lee High School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.
Getting around & local context
- Walk 44Car-Dependent
- Bike 46Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: Average419/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Chickamauga), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$71,538
Median home value
$207,500
Median rent
$888/mo
College educated
24.9%
Homeownership
83.2%
Poverty rate
7.8%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 30707; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
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Nearby same-level schools
0 from verified nearby records
No verified same-level alternatives
The available nearby set has no same-level school with a verified grade span.
Chickamauga City
- Schools in district
- 3
- Rank in district
- #2 of 3
- District spending per student
- $11,637NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 8.4%Census SAIPE · 2024
Gordon Lee High School is listed in Chickamauga City; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Gordon Lee High School
Gordon Lee High School is a public high school in Chickamauga, GA, part of Chickamauga City, serving approximately 402 students in grades 9th-12th with a 13.9:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.6 out of 10 and ranks #596 of 2,268 schools in GA. State assessment records show 59% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 71% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Gordon Lee High School
What grades does Gordon Lee High School serve?
Gordon Lee High School serves students in grades 9th through 12th.
How many students attend Gordon Lee High School?
Gordon Lee High School has an enrollment of approximately 402 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Gordon Lee High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Gordon Lee High School is 13.9:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Gordon Lee High School rank in GA?
Gordon Lee High School ranks #596 of 2,268 schools in GA.
What is Gordon Lee High School's MySchoolScout rating?
Gordon Lee High School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.6 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Gordon Lee High School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Gordon Lee High School has 59% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 71% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Is Gordon Lee High School a charter school?
No, Gordon Lee High School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Gordon Lee High School a Title I school?
No, Gordon Lee High School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Gordon Lee High School?
21.1% of students at Gordon Lee High School qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- 9th – 12th
- Enrollment
- 402
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 13.9:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 29
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Walker County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 8.5%
- Phone
- (706) 382-3100
- 4-Year Graduation
- 95%+
- Area population (ZIP 30707)
- 16,847
- Area average commute
- 30.2 min
- Area median age
- 39.4
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2024 GA · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2024 GA. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2024 GA · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2024 GA. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 30707; this does not measure the attendance area.
- Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
- CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2024; directory SY 2023–24
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