Chattahoochee County Education Center

140 Merrell St
Cusseta, GA 31805
(School attendance zone shown in map)
7/
10
Top 50%
Serving 276 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Chattahoochee County Education Center ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Georgia for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 40-44% (which is higher than the Georgia state average of 37%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40-44% (which is approximately equal to the Georgia state average of 40%).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is lower than the Georgia state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 45% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Georgia state average of 65% (majority Black).

Quick Stats (2025)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 276 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 45%
  • : Top 50% in GA
  • : 40-44% (Top 50%)
  • : 40-44% (Top 50%)
  • : 50-59% (Top 20%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), GA Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Chattahoochee County Education Center ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Georgia for:

School Overview

Chattahoochee County Education Center's student population of 276 students has declined by 8% over five school years.
The teacher population of 22 teachers has grown by 22% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
276 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
22 teachers
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Students by Grade
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School Rankings

Chattahoochee County Education Center ranks within the top 50% of all 2,204 schools in Georgia (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Chattahoochee County Education Center is 0.62, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.71. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (GA)
#747 out of 2204 schools
(Top 50%)
This chart displays the overall school rank of Chattahoochee County Education Center, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
40-44%
37%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Chattahoochee County Education Center and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Georgia by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
40-44%
40%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Chattahoochee County Education Center and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Georgia by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
50-59%
40%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of Chattahoochee County Education Center and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of public schools in Georgia by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
14:1
This chart displays the student teacher ratio of Chattahoochee County Education Center and the public school average student teacher ratio of Georgia by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
n/a
5%
This chart displays the percentage of Asian students in Chattahoochee County Education Center and the percentage of Asian public school students in Georgia by year, with the latest 2013-14 school year data.
Hispanic
5%
19%
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Black
26%
36%
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White
55%
35%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
13%
5%
This chart displays the percentage of students of two or more races in Chattahoochee County Education Center and the percentage of public school students of two or more races in Georgia by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
All Ethnic Groups
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in Chattahoochee County Education Center.
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in Georgia.
0.62
This chart displays the diversity score of Chattahoochee County Education Center and the public school average diversity score of Georgia by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
95%
59%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Chattahoochee County Education Center and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in Georgia by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (15-16)
15%
5%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Chattahoochee County Education Center and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Georgia by year, with the latest 2015-16 school year data.

Extracurriculars

Total ExtracurricularsTotal Extra-curric.
4 extracurriculars
ExtracurricularsExtra-curric.
Club or Organization:
Aquaponics, Audio Visual, STEM

Arts and Music Programs:
Music
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), GA Dept. of Education

School Notes

  • Our Elementary School is pledged to the academic, social, and emotional growth and development of our students. We believe that all students can learn when motivated, provided with quality instructional materials, and taught in a safe non-threatening environment by caring teachers. Instruction focuses on the long-term goal of enabling students to become responsible, contributing citizens of Chattahoochee County and the world. Teaching methods are grounded on knowledge of child growth and development and on sound child learning theories, and abilities of the individual students. Instruction is relevant and meaningful to the student and should allow for exploration and creativity. Chattahoochee County Elementary School recognizes the home-school partnership. Parents and Community members are contributors to the student's education and are welcome participants at school. Effective, frequent school-home communication is essential.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Chattahoochee County Education Center's ranking?
Chattahoochee County Education Center is ranked #747 out of 2,204 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Georgia.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
40-44% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 37% GA state average), while 40-44% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 40% GA state average).
How many students attend Chattahoochee County Education Center?
276 students attend Chattahoochee County Education Center.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
55% of Chattahoochee County Education Center students are White, 26% of students are Black, 13% of students are Two or more races, 5% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Chattahoochee County Education Center?
Chattahoochee County Education Center has a student ration of 13:1, which is lower than the Georgia state average of 14:1.
What grades does Chattahoochee County Education Center offer ?
Chattahoochee County Education Center offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Chattahoochee County Education Center part of?
Chattahoochee County Education Center is part of Chattahoochee County School District.

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Quick Stats (2025)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 276 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 45%
  • : Top 50%
  • : 40-44% (Top 50%)
  • : 40-44% (Top 50%)
  • : 50-59% (Top 20%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), GA Dept. of Education

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