Walker County Schools & Education
Walker County, Georgia
NCES 2022-23 public school data and FY 2022 school-finance dataSchool Score
57/100
Percentile-style score
Score Band
Midrange Signal
Graduation Rate
91.9%
National avg 87.5%
Education Statistics
Graduation Rate
91.9%
National avg 87.5%
State avg 88.1%
Per-Pupil Spending
$7,399
National avg $13,239
State avg $7,405
School Score
57/100
Percentile-style score
State avg 50/100
State Score Position
#59
of 159 counties by score
Education Data Brief: Walker County
Measured School Summary
Walker County performs at an average level with a school score of 57/100 and a solid graduation rate of 91.9%.
Funding Context
At $7,399 per pupil, Walker County operates with limited funding, which may constrain staffing, materials, and extracurricular offerings.
Neighbor Context
Its school score is 13% above the Georgia average, and its graduation rate exceeds the state average by 3.8 percentage points, while per-pupil spending is 0% lower than the state norm.
School Data Brief
How to read Walker 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
18 public schools and 2 districts 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
57/100
Mixed county signal. Ranks #59 of 159 Georgia counties with school score data.
Completion
91.9%
3.8 pts above the state average
Funding context
$7,399
roughly matches the state average
School coverage
18
2 districts 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
Walker County has 18 public schools across 2 districts, 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 Walker 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
Walker County carries most of the listed public-school system, with 15 of 18 schools. Start there, then verify whether your target address sits inside that district slice.
State position
#59
of 159 Georgia counties with school score data. The county score is 7 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.
Walker County
Elementary to high school visible
8,401 students
15 listed schools in this county slice.
Chickamauga City
Elementary to high school visible
1,277 students
3 listed schools in this county slice.
District reality check
Walker County is the largest listed district slice, with 15 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 Walker County?
Do the neighborhoods we like fall inside the same district, or are we comparing different Walker County district systems?
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?
Data Story
Walker County School Scores Outpace State and National Medians
Education data brief for Walker County, Georgia.
Walker County reports a composite school score of 56.5, which is higher than the Georgia state average of 49.6 and the national median of 50.0. This metric is a standout for the county, which manages 18 public schools across two districts: Walker County and Chickamauga City. The largest school is Ridgeland High School, enrolling 1,244 students. The county’s graduation rate is 91.9%, exceeding the state average of 88.1% and the national average of 87.0%. Per-pupil expenditure is recorded at $7,399, nearly matching the state average of $7,405 but falling significantly lower than the national average of $13,000. The school directory indicates a mix of nine rural and seven suburban schools, with no charter presence. Total enrollment for the county stands at 9,678 students, with an average school size of 538 students. Compare district boundaries before drawing conclusions.
Sources
- NCES Common Core of Data
- U.S. Census Bureau ACS
School Overview
Total Schools
18
in Walker County
Reported Enrollment
9,678
18 schools reporting
School Districts
2
districts
Charter Schools
0
0% of total
School Level Breakdown
2 School Districts in Walker County
Walker County
GuideChickamauga City
18 Public Schools in Walker County
Sorted by reported enrollment. Dedicated profile pages are available for 2 high-enrollment schools; every NCES public school remains listed here.
NCES 2022-23 public school data and FY 2022 school-finance dataLevel
Showing 18 of 18 matching schools
| School Name | Profile | District | Location | Grades | Type / Flags | Reported Enrollment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ridgeland High School | Profile | Walker County | Rossville, 30741Rural: Fringe | 9–12 | High | 1,244 |
| LaFayette High School | Profile | Walker County | La Fayette, 30728Rural: Fringe | 9–12 | High | 1,164 |
| Saddle Ridge Elementary and Middle School | Record | Walker County | Rock Spring, 30739Rural: Fringe | PK–8 | Primary | 660 |
| LaFayette Middle School | Record | Walker County | La Fayette, 30728Town: Fringe | 6–8 | Middle | 575 |
| Cherokee Ridge Elementary | Record | Walker County | Chickamauga, 30707Suburb: Large | PK–5 | Primary | 562 |
| Chickamauga Elementary School | Record | Chickamauga City | Chickamauga, 30707Suburb: Large | PK–5 | Primary | 558 |
| Gilbert Elementary School | Record | Walker County | La Fayette, 30728Rural: Fringe | PK–5 | Primary | 508 |
| Chattanooga Valley Middle School | Record | Walker County | Flintstone, 30725Rural: Fringe | 6–8 | Middle | 491 |
| Chattanooga Valley Elementary School | Record | Walker County | Flintstone, 30725Suburb: Large | PK–5 | Primary | 462 |
| Rossville Middle School | Record | Walker County | Rossville, 30741Suburb: Large | 6–8 | Middle | 444 |
| North LaFayette Elementary School | Record | Walker County | La Fayette, 30728Town: Fringe | PK–5 | Primary | 432 |
| Stone Creek Elementary School | Record | Walker County | Rossville, 30741Rural: Fringe | PK–5 | Primary | 425 |
| Rossville Elementary School | Record | Walker County | Rossville, 30741Suburb: Large | PK–5 | Primary | 416 |
| Rock Spring Elementary School | Record | Walker County | Rock Spring, 30739Rural: Fringe | PK–5 | Primary | 412 |
| Gordon Lee High School | Record | Chickamauga City | Chickamauga, 30707Suburb: Large | 9–12 | High | 408 |
| Naomi Elementary School | Record | Walker County | La Fayette, 30728Rural: Distant | PK–5 | Primary | 327 |
| Gordon Lee Middle School | Record | Chickamauga City | Chickamauga, 30707Suburb: Large | 6–8 | Middle | 311 |
| Fairyland Elementary School | Record | Walker County | Lookout Mountain, 30750Rural: Fringe | PK–5 | Primary | 279 |
Ridgeland High School
Walker County
Rossville, 30741 / Rural: Fringe
LaFayette High School
Walker County
La Fayette, 30728 / Rural: Fringe
Saddle Ridge Elementary and Middle School
Walker County
Rock Spring, 30739 / Rural: Fringe
Cherokee Ridge Elementary
Walker County
Chickamauga, 30707 / Suburb: Large
Chickamauga Elementary School
Chickamauga City
Chickamauga, 30707 / Suburb: Large
Gilbert Elementary School
Walker County
La Fayette, 30728 / Rural: Fringe
Chattanooga Valley Middle School
Walker County
Flintstone, 30725 / Rural: Fringe
Chattanooga Valley Elementary School
Walker County
Flintstone, 30725 / Suburb: Large
North LaFayette Elementary School
Walker County
La Fayette, 30728 / Town: Fringe
Stone Creek Elementary School
Walker County
Rossville, 30741 / Rural: Fringe
Rossville Elementary School
Walker County
Rossville, 30741 / Suburb: Large
Rock Spring Elementary School
Walker County
Rock Spring, 30739 / Rural: Fringe
Gordon Lee Middle School
Chickamauga City
Chickamauga, 30707 / Suburb: Large
Fairyland Elementary School
Walker County
Lookout Mountain, 30750 / Rural: Fringe
Education Funding Detail
Annual Per-Pupil Expenditure
$7,399
State avg $7,405
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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.