For the 2026 school year, there are 3 public high schools serving 2,895 students in Walker County, GA.
The top-ranked public high schools in Walker County, GA are Gordon Lee High School, Lafayette High School and Ridgeland High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Walker County, GA public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 27% (versus the Georgia public high school average of 35%), and reading proficiency score of 37% (versus the 42% statewide average). High schools in Walker County have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Georgia public high schools.
Walker County, GA public high school have a Graduation Rate of 93%, which is more than the Georgia average of 85%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Gordon Lee High School, with ≥95% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Georgia or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 15% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Georgia public high school average of 65% (majority Black).
Best Public High Schools in Walker County (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Gordon Lee High School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
105 Lee Cir
Chickamauga, GA 30707
(706) 382-3100
Chickamauga, GA 30707
(706) 382-3100
Gr: 9-12 | 402 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 4%
Rank: #22.
Lafayette High School
(Math: 40-49% | Reading: 34%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
100 Rambler Dr
La Fayette, GA 30728
(706) 638-2342
La Fayette, GA 30728
(706) 638-2342
Gr: 9-12 | 1,195 student Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 13%
Rank: #33.
Ridgeland High School
(Math: 19% | Reading: 29%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
2478 Happy Valley Rd
Rossville, GA 30741
(706) 820-9361
Rossville, GA 30741
(706) 820-9361
Gr: 9-12 | 1,298 student Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 22%
Walker County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Walker County Alternative Education Center (Closed 2009)
Alternative School
925 Osburn Road
Chickamauga, GA 30707
(706) 638-1240
Chickamauga, GA 30707
(706) 638-1240
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public high schools in Walker County, GA?
The top-ranked public high schools in Walker County, GA include Gordon Lee High School, Lafayette High School and Ridgeland High School.
How many public high schools are located in Walker County?
3 public high schools are located in Walker County.
What is the racial composition of students in Walker County?
Walker County public high schools minority enrollment is 15% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Georgia public high schools average of 65% (majority Black).
Which public high schools in Walker County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public high schools in Walker County include: Lafayette High School vs. Gordon Lee High School, Ridgeland High School vs. Gordon Lee High School, Gordon Lee High School vs. Ridgeland High School
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