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Public School Review - Established 2003

Walker County School District

201 South Duke Street
Lafayette, GA 30728
(District boundaries shown in map)
: 
5/
10
Bottom 50%
Tel: (706) 638-1240
www.walkerschools.org

Top Rankings

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

Category
Attribute
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 20%)
Student Attention
Lowest student-teacher ratio (Top 1%)
For the 2026 school year, there are 15 public schools serving 8,379 students in Walker County School District. This district's average testing ranking is 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Georgia.
Public Schools in Walker County School District have an average math proficiency score of 31% (versus the Georgia public school average of 39%), and reading proficiency score of 31% (versus the 40% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 18% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Georgia public school average of 66% (majority Black).

Overview

This School District
This State (GA)
# Schools
15 Schools
2,330 Schools
# Students
8,379 Students
1,744,972 Students
# Teachers
698 Teachers
121,753 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
12:1

Student By Grade

Comparison of Students By Grade Trends

GradeWalker County School DistrictGeorgia
Pre-K310209
Kind613499
1672518
2634534
3653551
4669538
5623548
6618548
7572557
8574564
9661635
10634603
11570560
12576530
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District Rank

Walker County School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 219 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 88% over five school years.
Definition of Terms
This School District
State Average (GA)
#129 out of 222 school districts
(Bottom 50%)

Overall School District Rank Trends

YearWalker County School District
2023#129
2022#131
2021#143
2019#110
2018#111
2017#96
2016#88
2015#81
2014#68
2013#67
2012#47
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31%
39%

Math Proficiency Trends

YearWalker County School DistrictGeorgia
202331%39%
202229%37%
202125%36%
201935%44%
201835%42%
201735%41%
201635%41%
201533%38%
201479%79%
201384%83%
201285%81%
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31%
40%

Reading and Language Arts Proficiency Trends

YearWalker County School DistrictGeorgia
202231%40%
202129%39%
201939%45%
201835%42%
201734%41%
201634%40%
201534%39%
201496%94%
201395%93%
201295%93%
201192%91%
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36%
40%

Science Proficiency Trends

YearWalker County School DistrictGeorgia
202236%40%
202132%38%
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92%
84%

Graduation Rate Trends

YearWalker County School DistrictGeorgia
202392%84%
202291%84%
202191%84%
202091%85%
201988%83%
201888%83%
201785%82%
201686%81%
201582%81%
201478%75%
201373%74%
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Students by Ethnicity:

0.32
0.72

Comparison of Diversity Score Trends

YearWalker County School DistrictGeorgia
20240.300.71
20230.290.71
20220.270.70
20210.270.70
20200.270.69
20190.270.69
20180.250.68
20170.250.68
20160.240.68
20150.240.67
20140.230.67
20130.230.67
20120.230.66
20110.220.66
20100.210.65
20090.180.64
20080.180.64
20070.170.63
20060.170.61
20050.160.61
20040.130.59
20030.140.58
20020.130.57
20010.130.56
20000.110.55
19990.110.54
19980.120.54
19970.110.53
19960.110.52
19950.120.52
19940.110.51
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% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
1%
5%

Asian Student Percentage Comparison Over Years (1998-2009)

YearWalker County School DistrictGeorgia
20091%4%
20081%4%
20071%4%
20061%4%
19981%2%
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% Hispanic
6%
20%

Hispanic Student Percentage Comparison Over Years (2000-2024)

YearWalker County School DistrictGeorgia
20245%19%
20235%18%
20225%18%
20214%17%
20205%16%
20195%16%
20183%15%
20173%15%
20162%15%
20153%14%
20143%13%
20133%13%
20123%12%
20114%12%
20103%11%
20093%11%
20083%11%
20072%10%
20062%9%
20052%9%
20041%7%
20031%6%
20021%6%
20011%5%
20001%4%
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% Black
5%
36%

Black Student Percentage Comparison Over Years (1994-2024)

YearWalker County School DistrictGeorgia
20246%36%
20235%36%
20225%36%
20216%36%
20205%37%
20195%37%
20186%37%
20176%37%
20166%37%
20156%37%
20146%37%
20136%37%
20126%37%
20115%37%
20105%37%
20096%39%
20086%39%
20076%39%
20066%39%
20056%38%
20046%38%
20036%38%
20026%38%
20016%38%
20005%38%
19995%38%
19986%38%
19975%37%
19965%38%
19956%37%
19946%37%
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% White
82%
34%

White Student Percentage Comparison Over Years (1994-2024)

YearWalker County School DistrictGeorgia
202483%35%
202384%36%
202285%37%
202185%38%
202085%39%
201985%39%
201887%40%
201787%40%
201687%41%
201587%42%
201487%43%
201388%43%
201288%44%
201188%44%
201089%45%
200990%46%
200890%46%
200791%47%
200691%48%
200592%49%
200493%52%
200393%53%
200293%54%
200193%55%
200094%56%
199995%57%
199893%57%
199794%58%
199694%58%
199594%59%
199494%60%
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% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
6%
5%

Two or More Races Student Percentage Comparison Over Years (2010-2024)

YearWalker County School DistrictGeorgia
20246%5%
20236%5%
20225%4%
20215%4%
20205%4%
20195%4%
20184%4%
20174%4%
20165%3%
20154%3%
20144%3%
20133%3%
20123%3%
20113%3%
20103%3%
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All Ethnic Groups

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $14,040 in this school district is less than the state median of $14,327. The school district revenue/student has grown by 9% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $12,311 is less than the state median of $13,452. The school district spending/student has declined by 9% over four school years.
Definition of Terms
This School District
This State (GA)
Total Revenue
$118 MM
$24,999 MM

Total Revenues Trends

YearWalker County School DistrictGeorgia
2023$118 MM$35 MM
2022$112 MM$36 MM
2021$118 MM$35 MM
2020$112 MM$36 MM
2019$107 MM$35 MM
2018$106 MM$37 MM
2017$99 MM$34 MM
2016$95 MM$33 MM
2015$93 MM$35 MM
2014$90 MM$33 MM
2012$90 MM$30 MM
2011$98 MM$35 MM
2010$93 MM$35 MM
2009$95 MM$34 MM
2008$95 MM$36 MM
2007$94 MM$37 MM
2006$84 MM$33 MM
2005$77 MM$31 MM
2004$71 MM$30 MM
2003$75 MM$29 MM
2002$68 MM$27 MM
2001$64 MM$26 MM
2000$61 MM$24 MM
1999$62 MM$23 MM
1998$56 MM$21 MM
1997$53 MM$19 MM
1996$45 MM$18 MM
1995$44 MM$16 MM
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Spending
$103 MM
$23,473 MM

Total Expenditure Trends

YearWalker County School DistrictGeorgia
2023$103 MM$34 MM
2022$118 MM$34 MM
2021$103 MM$34 MM
2020$118 MM$34 MM
2019$112 MM$34 MM
2018$105 MM$37 MM
2017$99 MM$33 MM
2016$96 MM$33 MM
2015$91 MM$34 MM
2014$90 MM$33 MM
2012$91 MM$31 MM
2011$94 MM$32 MM
2010$91 MM$34 MM
2009$97 MM$36 MM
2008$96 MM$39 MM
2007$91 MM$35 MM
2006$81 MM$31 MM
2005$78 MM$30 MM
2004$67 MM$30 MM
2003$68 MM$29 MM
2002$64 MM$27 MM
2001$60 MM$25 MM
2000$60 MM$24 MM
1999$69 MM$23 MM
1998$63 MM$20 MM
1997$52 MM$19 MM
1996$43 MM$18 MM
1995$42 MM$16 MM
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Revenue / Student
$14,040
$14,327

Average Revenue Per Student Trends

YearWalker County School DistrictGeorgia
2023$14,004$12,637
2022$12,878$11,894
2021$13,980$12,909
2020$12,878$11,894
2019$12,290$11,854
2018$12,002$11,951
2017$11,039$10,689
2016$10,512$10,171
2015$10,205$10,365
2014$9,860$10,300
2012$9,758$9,333
2011$10,586$10,490
2010$9,997$10,365
2009$10,102$9,939
2008$10,232$10,540
2007$10,082$10,771
2006$9,262$9,885
2005$8,553$9,226
2004$8,055$8,830
2003$8,528$8,835
2002$7,704$8,247
2001$7,223$7,812
2000$6,978$7,225
1999$7,147$6,612
1998$6,392$5,956
1997$6,143$5,538
1995$5,090$5,262
1992$4,136$4,410
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Spending / Student
$12,311
$13,452

Average Expenditure Per Student Trends

YearWalker County School DistrictGeorgia
2023$12,279$12,072
2022$13,568$11,222
2021$12,258$12,332
2020$13,568$11,222
2019$12,935$11,278
2018$11,883$12,081
2017$11,020$10,570
2016$10,640$10,196
2015$9,933$9,935
2014$9,814$10,257
2012$9,925$9,538
2011$10,175$9,524
2010$9,731$9,935
2009$10,326$10,367
2008$10,361$11,185
2007$9,841$10,207
2006$8,923$9,210
2005$8,669$8,893
2004$7,635$8,737
2003$7,641$8,594
2002$7,292$8,120
2001$6,744$7,624
2000$6,848$7,230
1999$7,947$6,576
1998$7,235$5,787
1997$6,029$5,758
1995$4,788$5,243
1992$4,224$4,349
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Best Walker County School District Public Schools (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Fairyland Elementary School
(Math: 80-84% | Reading: 80-84%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
1306 Lula Lake Rd
Lookout Mountain, GA 30750
(706) 820-1171
Gr: PK-5 | 294 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
Rank: #22.
Chattanooga Valley Elementary School
(Math: 55% | Reading: 47%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
3420 Chattanooga Valley Rd
Flintstone, GA 30725
(706) 820-2511
Gr: PK-5 | 418 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 15%
Rank: #33.
Lafayette High School
(Math: 40-49% | Reading: 34%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
100 Rambler Dr
La Fayette, GA 30728
(706) 638-2342
Gr: 9-12 | 1,157 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 14%
Rank: #44.
Chattanooga Valley Middle School
(Math: 34% | Reading: 37%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
847 Allgood Rd
Flintstone, GA 30725
(706) 820-0735
Gr: 6-8 | 449 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 16%
Rank: #55.
Saddle Ridge Elementary And Middle School
(Math: 35% | Reading: 32%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
9858 N Highway 27
Rock Spring, GA 30739
(706) 375-1219
Gr: PK-8 | 772 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 11%
Rank: #6 - 76. - 7.
North Lafayette Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
610 N Duke St
La Fayette, GA 30728
(706) 638-1869
Gr: PK-5 | 420 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 17%
Rank: #6 - 76. - 7.
Rock Spring Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
372 Highway 95
Rock Spring, GA 30739
(706) 764-1383
Gr: PK-5 | 419 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 12%
Rank: #88.
Cherokee Ridge Elementary School
(Math: 29% | Reading: 29%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
2423 Johnson Rd
Chickamauga, GA 30707
(706) 375-9831
Gr: PK-5 | 548 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 16%
Rank: #99.
Rossville Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
1250 Wilson Rd
Rossville, GA 30741
(706) 866-5901
Gr: PK-5 | 447 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 35%
Rank: #1010.
Gilbert Elementary School
(Math: 37% | Reading: 16%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
87 S Burnt Mill Rd
La Fayette, GA 30728
(706) 638-2432
Gr: PK-5 | 476 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 12%
Rank: #1111.
Lafayette Middle School
(Math: 25% | Reading: 25%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
419 Roadrunner Blvd
La Fayette, GA 30728
(706) 638-6440
Gr: 6-8 | 499 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 13%
Rank: #1212.
Ridgeland High School
(Math: 19% | Reading: 29%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
2478 Happy Valley Rd
Rossville, GA 30741
(706) 820-9361
Gr: 9-12 | 1,284 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 22%
Rank: #1313.
Rossville Middle School
(Math: 19% | Reading: 27%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
316 Bull Dog Trl
Rossville, GA 30741
(706) 820-0638
Gr: 6-8 | 446 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 33%
Rank: #1414.
Stone Creek Elementary School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
1600 Happy Valley Rd
Rossville, GA 30741
(706) 866-3600
Gr: PK-5 | 448 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 28%
Rank: #1515.
Naomi Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
4038 E Highway 136
La Fayette, GA 30728
(706) 638-2443
Gr: PK-5 | 302 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 11%

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools belong to Walker County School District?
Walker County School District manages 15 public schools serving 8,379 students.
What is the rank of Walker County School District?
Walker County School District is ranked #132 out of 219 school districts in Georgia (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Georgia school districts for: Highest graduation rate (Top 20%) and Lowest student-teacher ratio (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Walker County School District?
82% of Walker County School District students are White, 6% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are Two or more races, 5% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Walker County School District?
Walker County School District has a student/teacher ratio of 12:1, which is lower than the Georgia state average of 14:1.
What is Walker County School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $12,311 is less than the state median of $13,452. The school district spending/student has declined by 9% over four school years.

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  • District size: 15 schools
  • Grades: PK-12
  • Enrollment: 8,379 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 18%
  • : 92% (Top 20% in GA)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 31% (Btm 50%)
  • : 31% (Btm 50%)
  • : 36% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), GA Dept. of Education

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