Total enrollment
3,917
-292 (-7%) vs SY 2017-18
Chattooga County
Georgia · Public K-12
Chattooga County reports 8 public K-12 schools and roughly 3,917 students enrolled, per NCES, with a mix of 4 elementary, 2 middle, and 2 high.
7-year change in Chattooga County
SY 2017-18 vs SY 2024-25School count
8
-1 (-11%) vs SY 2017-18
% White
74%
was 78%
% Hispanic
13%
was 11%
% Black
6%
was 6%
% Asian
1%
was 0%
Source: NCES Common Core of Data, enrollment-weighted demographic averages
Schools
8
2 districts
Enrollment
3,917
NCES CCD
Median income
$50,285
Below Georgia avg
Free/reduced lunch
76.8%
Below Georgia avg
Elementary
4
2,171 students
Middle
2
591 students
High
2
1,155 students
Combined / other
0
schools
LARGEST DISTRICT
Chattooga County Public Schools
2,676 students · 2 districts in Chattooga County
County vs. school enrollment demographics
Left bar is the racial makeup of Chattooga County residents (Census ACS 5-year). Right bar is the enrollment-weighted makeup of public schools in the county (NCES CCD). NCES systematically under-reports Hispanic, Pacific Islander, and Native American enrollment for many schools; where the resident share is meaningful but the reported school share is zero, we mark the school bar "not reported".
County residents
School enrollment
Bachelor's+
12.0%
adults 25+
Poverty rate
15.1%
ACS 5-year
Unemployment
5.4%
civilian labor
Median age
41
22.0% under 18
Test scores in Chattooga County
Latest 2024-25 ELA proficiency, 6 schools ranked. Georgia state average: 40.1%.
Top 5 schools (ELA)
- Trion Middle School· 59.3%
- Trion Elementary School· 53.0%
- Lyerly Elementary School· 26.2%
- Menlo Elementary School· 24.9%
- Summerville Middle School· 22.8%
Lowest 5 schools (ELA)
- Leroy Massey Elementary School· 17.0%
- Summerville Middle School· 22.8%
- Menlo Elementary School· 24.9%
- Lyerly Elementary School· 26.2%
- Trion Elementary School· 53.0%
| Name | City | Level | Grades | Enrollment | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Leroy Massey Elementary School | Summerville | Elementary | PK-05 | 877 | · |
| Chattooga High School | Summerville | High | 09-12 | 775 | · |
| Trion Elementary School | Trion | Elementary | PK-05 | 607 | · |
| Trion High School | Trion | High | 09-12 | 380 | · |
| Menlo Elementary School | Menlo | Elementary | PK-08 | 352 | · |
| Summerville Middle School | Summerville | Middle | 06-08 | 337 | · |
| Lyerly Elementary School | Lyerly | Elementary | PK-08 | 335 | · |
| Trion Middle School | Trion | Middle | 06-08 | 254 | · |
Cities in Chattooga County
About Chattooga County
In Georgia, Chattooga County is a small county of about 25,036 residents. 8 public schools across the county teaches about 3,917 students between them.
Zooming out, census numbers show the median household earns about $50,285 a year, roughly 12% of adults have completed at least a four-year degree, and roughly 15% of residents live below the federal poverty line. That income level is 20% noticeably below the Georgia median.
For a sense of the school types, Chattooga County comprises 4 elementary schools (2,171 students), 2 middle schools (591), and 2 high schools (1,155).
Chattooga County Public Schools is the biggest district by enrollment, covering about 2,676 students across Chattooga County.
Trend over the past 7 years. Total public-school enrollment in Chattooga County has shrank 7% since SY 2017-18, moving from about 4,209 students to 3,917. Chattooga County now counts 8 public schools, down from 9 in SY 2017-18. The White share of public-school enrollment fell from 78% to 74%.
In the discussion threads here, the community for Chattooga County discusses sports rivalries, cross-district programs, and shared facilities. Members of the local community share what they see day-to-day.
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DATA · Census ACS 5-year · NCES Common Core of Data