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Chattahoochee County Schools & Education

School Score

25/100

Percentile-style score

Score Band

Lower Signal

Graduation Rate

87.0%

National avg 87.5%

Education Statistics

Graduation Rate

87.0%

National avg 87.5%

State avg 88.1%

Per-Pupil Spending

$6,131

National avg $13,239

State avg $7,405

School Score

25/100

Percentile-style score

State avg 50/100

State Score Position

#148

of 159 counties by score

Education Data Brief: Chattahoochee County

Measured School Summary

Chattahoochee County faces educational challenges with a school score of 25/100 and a graduation rate of 87.0%, falling below typical benchmarks.

Funding Context

At $6,131 per pupil, Chattahoochee County operates with limited funding, which may constrain staffing, materials, and extracurricular offerings.

Neighbor Context

Its school score is 49% below the Georgia average, and its graduation rate trails the state average by 1.1 percentage points, while per-pupil spending is 17% lower than the state norm.

School Data Brief

How to read Chattahoochee 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

3 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

25/100

Lower measured signal. Ranks #148 of 159 Georgia counties with school score data.

Completion

87.0%

1.1 pts below the state average

Funding context

$6,131

$1,274 below the state average

School coverage

3

1 district represented in the county school list.

Start with measured county context

The county-level signal is lower, so review individual schools and local records before interpreting the score. Compare the score, graduation rate, and spending together rather than treating any single metric as final.

Check the local school mix

Chattahoochee County has 3 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.

Parent decision brief

What Chattahoochee 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.

Small-system county

Chattahoochee County has a compact public-school footprint. A single school change, boundary rule, or district update can move the lived experience more than the county score suggests.

State position

#148

of 159 Georgia counties with school score data. The county score is 25 points below 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.

Chattahoochee County

Elementary to high school visible

970 students

Elementary 1Middle 1High 1Other 0

3 listed schools in this county slice.

District reality check

Chattahoochee County is the largest listed district slice, with 3 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 Chattahoochee 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?

If we need a program not visible in the NCES flags, which district office can confirm current offerings?

Are the largest listed schools the ones our address can actually attend, or are they only county-level context?

Education Overview

About Schools in Chattahoochee 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 Concentrated Three-School District

Chattahoochee County operates a streamlined educational system consisting of just 3 total public schools. This small-scale infrastructure serves 970 students across one elementary, one middle, and one high school. This structure ensures every student remains within a single, cohesive local district.

One Unified Community District

The Chattahoochee County district manages the entire local student population without the presence of charter or alternative schools. The district provides a clear, linear path for students as they transition between the three grade-level centers. This simplicity creates a tight-knit educational community where administrators know their students well.

Rural Schools with Personal Scale

Every school in the county is classified as rural, offering a quiet and focused learning environment for the 323-student average population. Chattahoochee County High School is the largest campus with 474 students, while the Middle School is the smallest with 237. Attending school here feels personal and community-oriented due to the small enrollment numbers.

School Overview

Total Schools

3

in Chattahoochee County

Reported Enrollment

970

3 schools reporting

School Districts

1

district

Charter Schools

0

0% of total

School Level Breakdown

Elementary1
Middle1
High1
Other0

1 School District in Chattahoochee County

Chattahoochee County

3 schools
970 students enrolled

3 Public Schools in Chattahoochee County

Sorted by reported enrollment. Every NCES public school remains listed here; no school-level profile pages are included in the current generated coverage for this county.

NCES 2022-23 public school data and FY 2022 school-finance data

Level

Showing 3 of 3 matching schools

Chattahoochee County High School

Chattahoochee County

Cusseta, 31805 / Rural: Distant

Record9–12High474 students

Chattahoochee County Education Center

Chattahoochee County

Cusseta, 31805 / Rural: Distant

RecordPK–5Primary259 students

Chattahoochee County Middle School

Chattahoochee County

Cusseta, 31805 / Rural: Distant

Record6–8Middle237 students

Education Funding Detail

Annual Per-Pupil Expenditure

$6,131

State avg $7,405

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which Georgia counties have the highest graduation rates?
Oconee County (98.0%), Bleckley County (97.0%), and Haralson County (97.0%) currently lead Georgia among counties with available NCES four-year adjusted cohort graduation-rate data. This answer is generated from the same dataset used in the county table and can change when federal data refreshes.
What is per-pupil spending like in Georgia?
Across Georgia counties with available NCES district-finance data, average per-pupil spending is $7,405. The highest current county values are Towns County ($10,107), Burke County ($9,829), and Quitman County ($9,756). Compare counties in the table before treating the statewide average as representative of a local district.
How should I read the school score in Chattahoochee County?
Chattahoochee County has a school score of 25/100, which is a lower measured signal in this county-level index. This score is calculated from available NCES graduation-rate and school-finance data, with school-level records shown separately below.
What is the graduation rate in Chattahoochee County?
The high school graduation rate in Chattahoochee County is 87.0%, which is below the national average of 87.5%. This figure is based on NCES district-level data for public high schools in the county.
How much does Chattahoochee County spend per student?
Chattahoochee County spends $6,131 per pupil annually on public education, based on NCES district finance data. Current operating spending per fall enrollment, including instruction, support services, administration, transportation, and operations. It excludes capital outlays and debt service in the SchoolsByCounty methodology.

Frequently Asked Questions

Schools in Chattahoochee County, Georgia — FAQ

What does the school system look like in Chattahoochee County, Georgia?

Chattahoochee County operates a streamlined educational system consisting of just 3 total public schools. This small-scale infrastructure serves 970 students across one elementary, one middle, and one high school. This structure ensures every student remains within a single, cohesive local district.

What are the major school districts in Chattahoochee County, Georgia?

The Chattahoochee County district manages the entire local student population without the presence of charter or alternative schools. The district provides a clear, linear path for students as they transition between the three grade-level centers. This simplicity creates a tight-knit educational community where administrators know their students well.

What is the school experience like in Chattahoochee County?

Every school in the county is classified as rural, offering a quiet and focused learning environment for the 323-student average population. Chattahoochee County High School is the largest campus with 474 students, while the Middle School is the smallest with 237. Attending school here feels personal and community-oriented due to the small enrollment numbers.

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By Evan Brooks, Data EditorUpdated Reviewed by Evan Brooks, Data Editor

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.