For the 2025 school year, there are 8 public schools serving 3,998 students in Chattooga County, GA.
The top ranked public schools in Chattooga County, GA are Trion Middle School, Trion Elementary School and Trion High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Chattooga County, GA public schools have an average math proficiency score of 35% (versus the Georgia public school average of 39%), and reading proficiency score of 35% (versus the 40% statewide average). Schools in Chattooga County have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of Georgia public schools.
Minority enrollment is 26% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Georgia public school average of 65% (majority Black).
Best 51±¬ÁÏs in Chattooga County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Trion Middle School
(Math: 59% | Reading: 60%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
919 Allgood St Ste 2
Trion, GA 30753
(706) 734-7433
Trion, GA 30753
(706) 734-7433
Gr: 6-8 | 276 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 28%
Rank: #22.
Trion Elementary School
(Math: 66% | Reading: 51%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
919 Allgood St Ste 1
Trion, GA 30753
(706) 734-2991
Trion, GA 30753
(706) 734-2991
Gr: PK-5 | 641 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 25%
Rank: #33.
Trion High School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
919 Allgood St Ste 3
Trion, GA 30753
(706) 734-7316
Trion, GA 30753
(706) 734-7316
Gr: 9-12 | 396 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 32%
Rank: #44.
Lyerly Elementary School
(Math: 34% | Reading: 27%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
150 Oak Hill Rd
Lyerly, GA 30730
(706) 895-3323
Lyerly, GA 30730
(706) 895-3323
Gr: PK-8 | 346 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 18%
Rank: #55.
Menlo Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 24%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
2430 Highway 337
Menlo, GA 30731
(706) 862-2323
Menlo, GA 30731
(706) 862-2323
Gr: PK-8 | 340 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
Rank: #66.
Chattooga High School
(Math: 13% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
989 Highway 114
Summerville, GA 30747
(706) 857-2402
Summerville, GA 30747
(706) 857-2402
Gr: 9-12 | 760 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 23%
Rank: #77.
Summerville Middle School
(Math: 18% | Reading: 21%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
200 Middle School Rd
Summerville, GA 30747
(706) 857-2444
Summerville, GA 30747
(706) 857-2444
Gr: 6-8 | 378 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 29%
Rank: #88.
Leroy Massey Elementary School
(Math: 22% | Reading: 16%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
403 Dot Johnson Way
Summerville, GA 30747
(706) 857-6660
Summerville, GA 30747
(706) 857-6660
Gr: PK-5 | 861 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 34%
Chattooga County 51±¬ÁÏs (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Chattooga Academy (Closed 2020)
Alternative School
989 Highway 114
Summerville, GA 30747
(706) 859-2263
Summerville, GA 30747
(706) 859-2263
Gr: 3-12 | 70 students Minority enrollment: 17%
Chattooga Crossroads Academy Facility (Closed 2011)
Special Education School
9885 Commerce St
Summerville, GA 30747
(706) 857-1112
Summerville, GA 30747
(706) 857-1112
50 Eleanor Avenue
Summerville, GA 30747
(706) 857-2489
Summerville, GA 30747
(706) 857-2489
Gr: 4-5 | 240 students Minority enrollment: 26%
13234 Highway 27
Summerville, GA 30747
(706) 857-2439
Summerville, GA 30747
(706) 857-2439
Gr: PK-5 | 279 students Minority enrollment: 22%
Preschool (Nutrition Center) (Closed 2012)
Special Education School
187 Seventh St
Summerville, GA 30747
(706) 857-3490
Summerville, GA 30747
(706) 857-3490
206 Penn St
Summerville, GA 30747
(706) 857-2454
Summerville, GA 30747
(706) 857-2454
Gr: PK-2 | 444 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 27%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Chattooga County, GA?
The top ranked public schools in Chattooga County, GA include Trion Middle School, Trion Elementary School and Trion High School.
How many public schools are located in Chattooga County?
8 public schools are located in Chattooga County.
What is the racial composition of students in Chattooga County?
Chattooga County public schools minority enrollment is 26% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Georgia public schools average of 65% (majority Black).
Which public schools in Chattooga County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public schools in Chattooga County include: Chattooga High School vs. Trion High School, Trion High School vs. Chattooga High School, Leroy Massey Elementary School vs. Lyerly Elementary School
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