51³Ô¹ÏÍøºÚÁÏ

Chattooga County School District

33 Middle School Road
Summerville, GA 30747
(District boundaries shown in map)
3/
10
Bottom 50%

Top Rankings

Chattooga County School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Georgia for:

Category
Attribute
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 20%)
For the 2025-26 school year, there are 4 public elementary schools serving 1,925 students in Chattooga County School District. This district's average elementary testing ranking is 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public elementary schools in Georgia.
Public Elementary Schools in Chattooga County School District have an average math proficiency score of 25% (versus the Georgia public elementary school average of 39%), and reading proficiency score of 21% (versus the 39% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 25% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Georgia public elementary school average of 65% (majority Black).

Overview

This School District
This State (GA)
# Schools
5 Schools
1,900 Schools
# Students
2,685 Students
1,207,854 Students
# Teachers
185 Teachers
88,065 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
15:1

Student By Grade

District Rank

Chattooga County School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 222 school districts in Georgia (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 92% has increased from 82% over five school years.
This School District
State Average (GA)
#177 out of 222 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
23%
39%
23%
40%
27%
40%
92%
84%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.42
0.72
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
n/a
5%
% Hispanic
8%
19%
% Black
9%
36%
% White
75%
35%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
8%
5%
All Ethnic Groups

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $13,178 in this school district is less than the state median of $14,305. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $11,714 is less than the state median of $13,431. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
This School District
This State (GA)
Total Revenue
$35 MM
$24,999 MM
Spending
$32 MM
$23,473 MM
Revenue / Student
$13,178
$14,305
Spending / Student
$11,714
$13,431

Best Chattooga County School District Public Elementary Schools (2025-26)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Lyerly Elementary School
(Math: 34% | Reading: 27%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
150 Oak Hill Rd
Lyerly, GA 30730
(706) 895-3323
Gr: PK-8 | 346 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 18%
Rank: #22.
Menlo Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 24%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
2430 Highway 337
Menlo, GA 30731
(706) 862-2323
Gr: PK-8 | 340 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
Rank: #33.
Summerville Middle School
(Math: 18% | Reading: 21%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
200 Middle School Rd
Summerville, GA 30747
(706) 857-2444
Gr: 6-8 | 378 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 29%
Rank: #44.
Leroy Massey Elementary School
(Math: 22% | Reading: 16%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
403 Dot Johnson Way
Summerville, GA 30747
(706) 857-6660
Gr: PK-5 | 861 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 34%

Recent Articles

School Choice vs. Neighborhood Schools: Key Factors
School Choice vs. Neighborhood Schools: Key Factors
Explore school choice vs. neighborhood schools in 2025. Learn key factors parents should weigh when deciding the best fit for their child.
Best School Match 2025: Public vs Charter vs Magnet
Best School Match 2025: Public vs Charter vs Magnet
Compare 2025 public, charter, and magnet school options with updated data, trends, and strategies to find the best fit.
Public School Boundaries and Equity in 2025
Public School Boundaries and Equity in 2025
Explore how public school boundaries shape access, equity, and opportunity for students in 2025. Learn the impact on families and education policy.

Quick Facts (2025-26)

  • District size: 5 schools
  • Grades: PK-12
  • Enrollment: 2,685 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 25%
  • : 92% (Top 20% in GA)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 23% (Btm 50%)
  • : 23% (Btm 50%)
  • : 27% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), GA Dept. of Education

Quick Links