For the 2025 school year, there are 6 public middle schools serving 3,006 students in Walker County, GA.
The top ranked public middle schools in Walker County, GA are Gordon Lee Middle School, Chattanooga Valley Middle School and Saddle Ridge Elementary And Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Walker County, GA public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 31% (versus the Georgia public middle school average of 35%), and reading proficiency score of 32% (versus the 39% statewide average). Middle schools in Walker County have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Georgia public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 16% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Georgia public middle school average of 66% (majority Black).
Best Public Middle Schools in Walker County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Gordon Lee Middle School
(Math: 45% | Reading: 50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
300 Crescent Ave
Chickamauga, GA 30707
(706) 382-3100
Chickamauga, GA 30707
(706) 382-3100
Grades: 6-8
| 299 students
Rank: #22.
Chattanooga Valley Middle School
(Math: 34% | Reading: 37%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
847 Allgood Rd
Flintstone, GA 30725
(706) 820-0735
Flintstone, GA 30725
(706) 820-0735
Grades: 6-8
| 447 students
Rank: #33.
Saddle Ridge Elementary And Middle School
(Math: 35% | Reading: 32%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
9858 N Highway 27
Rock Spring, GA 30739
(706) 375-1219
Rock Spring, GA 30739
(706) 375-1219
Grades: PK-8
| 673 students
Rank: #44.
Lakeview Middle School
(Math: 34% | Reading: 30%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
416 Cross St
Rossville, GA 30741
(706) 866-1040
Rossville, GA 30741
(706) 866-1040
Grades: 6-8
| 635 students
Rank: #55.
Lafayette Middle School
(Math: 25% | Reading: 25%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
419 Roadrunner Blvd
La Fayette, GA 30728
(706) 638-6440
La Fayette, GA 30728
(706) 638-6440
Grades: 6-8
| 501 students
Rank: #66.
Rossville Middle School
(Math: 19% | Reading: 27%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
316 Bull Dog Trl
Rossville, GA 30741
(706) 820-0638
Rossville, GA 30741
(706) 820-0638
Grades: 6-8
| 451 students
Walker County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Walker County Alternative Education Center (Closed 2009)
Alternative School
925 Osburn Road
Chickamauga, GA 30707
(706) 638-1240
Chickamauga, GA 30707
(706) 638-1240
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public middle schools in Walker County, GA?
The top ranked public middle schools in Walker County, GA include Gordon Lee Middle School, Chattanooga Valley Middle School and Saddle Ridge Elementary And Middle School.
How many public middle schools are located in Walker County?
6 public middle schools are located in Walker County.
What is the racial composition of students in Walker County?
Walker County public middle schools minority enrollment is 16% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Georgia public middle schools average of 66% (majority Black).
Which public middle schools in Walker County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public middle schools in Walker County include: Rossville Middle School vs. Chattanooga Valley Middle School, Chattanooga Valley Middle School vs. Rossville Middle School, Gordon Lee Middle School vs. Chattanooga Valley Middle School
Recent Articles
Opinion: Handcuffing in Public Schools is a Gateway to More Violence
Some districts are banning handcuffing, while others are cuffing kindergarteners simply throwing a temper tantrum. Read this editorial to see why this author believes slapping the cuffs on children鈥檚 wrists only leads to more behavior issues and violence in their adult lives.
Whooping Cough: Should Vaccinations be Required for Public School Enrollment?
Whopping cough is making a comeback, especially amongst children, prompting health officials to encourage pertussis vaccines and boosters. However, should the pertussis vaccine be required for public school enrollment? Learn about current proposed laws and its ramifications.
What are Common Core Standards and Why Do We Need Them?
With schools nationwide adopting common core standards, we鈥檒l take a look at what they are, their benefits, and how they will change the face of public education.