Chatham County Schools & Education
Chatham County, Georgia
NCES 2022-23 public school data and FY 2022 school-finance dataSchool Score
52/100
Percentile-style score
Score Band
Midrange Signal
Graduation Rate
90.0%
National avg 87.5%
Education Statistics
Graduation Rate
90.0%
National avg 87.5%
State avg 88.1%
Per-Pupil Spending
$7,563
National avg $13,239
State avg $7,405
School Score
52/100
Percentile-style score
State avg 50/100
State Score Position
#71
of 159 counties by score
Education Data Brief: Chatham County
Measured School Summary
Chatham County performs at an average level with a school score of 52/100 and a solid graduation rate of 90.0%.
Funding Context
At $7,563 per pupil, Chatham County operates with limited funding, which may constrain staffing, materials, and extracurricular offerings.
Neighbor Context
Its school score is 5% above the Georgia average, and its graduation rate exceeds the state average by 1.9 percentage points, while per-pupil spending is 2% higher than the state norm.
School Data Brief
How to read Chatham County before comparing districts
County-level education data is best used as a screening layer. It summarizes the local school environment, then points you toward the district and school records that matter for local review.
Local context that changes the interpretation
59 public schools and 1 district are represented below. Use those school and district records to confirm whether the county-level context fits the neighborhoods you are actually considering.
Overall screen
52/100
Mixed county signal. Ranks #71 of 159 Georgia counties with school score data.
Completion
90.0%
1.9 pts above the state average
Funding context
$7,563
$158 above the state average
School coverage
59
1 district represented in the county school list.
Start with measured county context
This county needs a closer look at district mix, school level, and local context. Compare the score, graduation rate, and spending together rather than treating any single metric as final.
Check the local school mix
Chatham County has 59 public schools across 1 district, so school-level fit can vary inside the county.
Verify local rules
Use this page as county-level context, then confirm attendance zones, transportation, special programs, and current school boundaries with local districts.
What Chatham County school data means before you move
County averages are useful for screening, but parents choose addresses, grade pathways, and district rules. This brief turns the public data into the checks that matter before you sign a lease or mortgage.
Dominant-district county
Savannah-Chatham County carries most of the listed public-school system, with 58 of 59 schools. Start there, then verify whether your target address sits inside that district slice.
State position
#71
of 159 Georgia counties with school score data. The county score is 2 points above the state average.
Data confidence
Usable
3 of 5 county signals are present, and 100% of listed schools report enrollment. Compare schools, then verify missing fields locally.
K-12 continuity check
These are the largest visible district slices in the county data. They show whether elementary, middle, and high school records appear together or whether a family needs to investigate transition points.
Savannah-Chatham County
Elementary to high school visible
36,326 students
58 listed schools in this county slice.
District reality check
Savannah-Chatham County is the largest listed district slice, with 58 schools. County pages do not prove address assignment, so verify boundaries with local district tools.
What the data cannot tell you
NCES records do not confirm current attendance zones, private-school options, transfer approvals, program capacity, transportation, or whether a listed school is available to a specific address.
Questions to ask before choosing an address
Which district actually serves the addresses we are considering in Chatham County?
Which attendance zones, transfer rules, and transportation policies apply inside the local district?
What changes at the elementary-to-middle and middle-to-high transitions in the district pathway we would likely use?
Which charter, magnet, or virtual options require a lottery, application window, separate transportation plan, or address eligibility check?
Are the largest listed schools the ones our address can actually attend, or are they only county-level context?
Education Overview
About Schools in Chatham County, Georgia
This context is screened for neutral school-data wording and should be read alongside the current metrics on this page. It is not school advice.
A Large Coastal Educational Infrastructure
Chatham County supports a robust network of 59 public schools serving 36,342 students. The infrastructure includes 34 elementary, 9 middle, and 13 high schools organized primarily under a single unified district. This extensive system provides diverse educational pathways for the growing coastal population.
Savannah-Chatham Leads the Region
The Savannah-Chatham County district dominates the landscape, managing 58 schools and nearly all 36,326 local students. Charter schools play a significant role here, with 6 institutions representing over 10% of the total school count. This mix offers families a variety of specialized learning environments within the public system.
Historic City Classrooms and Suburban Campuses
Education here has a distinctly urban feel, with 37 schools located in city settings and another 16 in suburbs. The average school size is 616 students, ranging from smaller neighborhood sites to New Hampstead High School with 1,436 students. Only five schools are located in rural areas, reflecting the county's concentrated population.
School Overview
Total Schools
59
in Chatham County
Reported Enrollment
36,342
59 schools reporting
School Districts
1
district
Charter Schools
6
10% of total
School Level Breakdown
1 School District in Chatham County
59 Public Schools in Chatham County
Sorted by reported enrollment. Dedicated profile pages are available for 8 high-enrollment schools; every NCES public school remains listed here.
NCES 2022-23 public school data and FY 2022 school-finance dataLevel
Showing 20 of 59 matching schools
| School Name | Profile | District | Location | Grades | Type / Flags | Reported Enrollment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New Hampstead High School | Profile | Savannah-Chatham County | Bloomingdale, 31302Rural: Fringe | 9–12 | High | 1,436 |
| Rice Creek School | Profile | Savannah-Chatham County | Port Wentworth, 31407Rural: Fringe | PK–8 | Primary | 1,167 |
| Godley Station School | Profile | Savannah-Chatham County | Savannah, 31407City: Midsize | PK–8 | Primary | 1,135 |
| Jenkins High School | Profile | Savannah-Chatham County | Savannah, 31406City: Midsize | 9–12 | High | 1,118 |
| Hesse School | Profile | Savannah-Chatham County | Savannah, 31406Suburb: Large | PK–8 | Primary | 1,022 |
| Windsor Forest High School | Profile | Savannah-Chatham County | Savannah, 31419City: Midsize | 9–12 | High | 1,012 |
| Groves High School | Profile | Savannah-Chatham County | Garden City, 31408Suburb: Large | 9–12 | High | 992 |
| West Chatham Middle School | Profile | Savannah-Chatham County | Pooler, 31322Suburb: Large | 6–8 | Middle | 953 |
| Beach High School | Record | Savannah-Chatham County | Savannah, 31405City: Midsize | 9–12 | High | 914 |
| Savannah Arts Academy | Record | Savannah-Chatham County | Savannah, 31405City: Midsize | 9–12 | High | 905 |
| Islands High School | Record | Savannah-Chatham County | Savannah, 31410Suburb: Large | 9–12 | High | 862 |
| West Chatham Elementary School | Record | Savannah-Chatham County | Pooler, 31322Suburb: Large | PK–5 | Primary | 841 |
| New Hampstead K-8 School | Record | Savannah-Chatham County | Bloomingdale, 31302Rural: Fringe | PK–8 | Primary | 827 |
| Gould Elementary School | Record | Savannah-Chatham County | Savannah, 31405Rural: Fringe | PK–5 | Primary | 818 |
| Johnson High School | Record | Savannah-Chatham County | Savannah, 31404Suburb: Large | 9–12 | High | 790 |
| Esther F. Garrison School for the Arts | Record | Savannah-Chatham County | Savannah, 31401City: Midsize | PK–8 | Primary | 766 |
| Southwest Elementary School | Record | Savannah-Chatham County | Savannah, 31419Suburb: Large | PK–5 | Primary | 766 |
| Savannah-Chatham E-Learning Academy | Record | Savannah-Chatham County | Savannah, 31408City: Midsize | 1–12 | Other | 760 |
| Southwest Middle School | Record | Savannah-Chatham County | Savannah, 31419Suburb: Large | 6–8 | Middle | 743 |
| The School of Liberal Studies at Savannah High | Record | Savannah-Chatham County | Savannah, 31404City: Midsize | 9–12 | High | 701 |
New Hampstead High School
Savannah-Chatham County
Bloomingdale, 31302 / Rural: Fringe
Rice Creek School
Savannah-Chatham County
Port Wentworth, 31407 / Rural: Fringe
Godley Station School
Savannah-Chatham County
Savannah, 31407 / City: Midsize
Jenkins High School
Savannah-Chatham County
Savannah, 31406 / City: Midsize
Hesse School
Savannah-Chatham County
Savannah, 31406 / Suburb: Large
Windsor Forest High School
Savannah-Chatham County
Savannah, 31419 / City: Midsize
Groves High School
Savannah-Chatham County
Garden City, 31408 / Suburb: Large
West Chatham Middle School
Savannah-Chatham County
Pooler, 31322 / Suburb: Large
Savannah Arts Academy
Savannah-Chatham County
Savannah, 31405 / City: Midsize
West Chatham Elementary School
Savannah-Chatham County
Pooler, 31322 / Suburb: Large
New Hampstead K-8 School
Savannah-Chatham County
Bloomingdale, 31302 / Rural: Fringe
Gould Elementary School
Savannah-Chatham County
Savannah, 31405 / Rural: Fringe
Esther F. Garrison School for the Arts
Savannah-Chatham County
Savannah, 31401 / City: Midsize
Southwest Elementary School
Savannah-Chatham County
Savannah, 31419 / Suburb: Large
Savannah-Chatham E-Learning Academy
Savannah-Chatham County
Savannah, 31408 / City: Midsize
Southwest Middle School
Savannah-Chatham County
Savannah, 31419 / Suburb: Large
The School of Liberal Studies at Savannah High
Savannah-Chatham County
Savannah, 31404 / City: Midsize
Education Funding Detail
Annual Per-Pupil Expenditure
$7,563
State avg $7,405
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Schools in Chatham County, Georgia — FAQ
What does the school system look like in Chatham County, Georgia?
Chatham County supports a robust network of 59 public schools serving 36,342 students. The infrastructure includes 34 elementary, 9 middle, and 13 high schools organized primarily under a single unified district. This extensive system provides diverse educational pathways for the growing coastal population.
What are the major school districts in Chatham County, Georgia?
The Savannah-Chatham County district dominates the landscape, managing 58 schools and nearly all 36,326 local students. Charter schools play a significant role here, with 6 institutions representing over 10% of the total school count. This mix offers families a variety of specialized learning environments within the public system.
What is the school experience like in Chatham County?
Education here has a distinctly urban feel, with 37 schools located in city settings and another 16 in suburbs. The average school size is 616 students, ranging from smaller neighborhood sites to New Hampstead High School with 1,436 students. Only five schools are located in rural areas, reflecting the county's concentrated population.
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Data Sources
Education data sourced from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) Common Core of Data and School District Finance Survey. School scores are derived composite metrics based on available NCES graduation-rate and school-finance signals.
Data is informational only. Coverage varies by county and reporting year. Not for use as the sole basis for educational decisions.