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Savannah-Chatham County School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Georgia for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2024-25 school year, there are 58 public schools serving 36,326 students in Savannah-Chatham County School District. This district's average testing ranking is 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Georgia.
Public Schools in Savannah-Chatham County School District have an average math proficiency score of 22% (versus the Georgia public school average of 37%), and reading proficiency score of 26% (versus the 40% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 80% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Georgia public school average of 64% (majority Black).
Overview
This School District
This State (GA)
# Schools
58 Schools
2,320 Schools
# Students
36,326 Students
1,752,427 Students
# Teachers
2,625 Teachers
118,907 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1
District Rank
Savannah-Chatham County School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 222 school districts in Georgia (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2021-2022 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 88% has increased from 84% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#170 out of 222 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
22%
37%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
25%
40%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
25%
40%
Graduation Rate
88%
84%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.62
0.71
# American Indian Students
87 Students
3,732 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
851 Students
81,432 Students
% Asian Students
2%
5%
# Hispanic Students
5,108 Students
316,799 Students
% Hispanic Students
14%
18%
# Black Students
20,687 Students
638,189 Students
% Black Students
57%
36%
# White Students
7,401 Students
628,711 Students
% White Students
21%
36%
# Hawaiian Students
97 Students
1,831 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
2,095 Students
81,158 Students
% of Two or more races Students
6%
5%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
1,575
49,085
# Students in K Grade:
2,703
121,540
# Students in 1st Grade:
3,002
127,343
# Students in 2nd Grade:
2,691
124,795
# Students in 3rd Grade:
2,800
126,542
# Students in 4th Grade:
2,766
127,252
# Students in 5th Grade:
2,700
129,119
# Students in 6th Grade:
2,572
130,160
# Students in 7th Grade:
2,702
132,596
# Students in 8th Grade:
2,832
138,037
# Students in 9th Grade:
3,648
158,338
# Students in 10th Grade:
2,556
144,954
# Students in 11th Grade:
1,987
125,007
# Students in 12th Grade:
1,792
117,659
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $16,762 is higher than the state median of $14,266. The school district revenue/student has grown by 5% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $15,320 is higher than the state median of $13,395. The school district spending/student has grown by 6% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$609 MM
$24,999 MM
Spending
$557 MM
$23,473 MM
Revenue / Student
$16,762
$14,266
Spending / Student
$15,320
$13,395
Best Savannah-Chatham County School District Public Schools (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
May Howard Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 64% | Reading: 58%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
115 Wilmington Island Rd
Savannah, GA 31410
(912) 395-3925
Savannah, GA 31410
(912) 395-3925
Grades: PK-5
| 543 students
Rank: #22.
Jacob G. Smith Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
210 Lamara Dr
Savannah, GA 31405
(912) 395-6530
Savannah, GA 31405
(912) 395-6530
Grades: PK-5
| 460 students
Rank: #33.
Esther F. Garrison School For The Arts
Magnet School
(Math: 50% | Reading: 62%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
649 W Jones St
Savannah, GA 31401
(912) 395-5975
Savannah, GA 31401
(912) 395-5975
Grades: PK-8
| 766 students
Rank: #44.
The Stem Academy At Bartlett
Magnet School
(Math: 49% | Reading: 61%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
207 Montgomery Xrd
Savannah, GA 31406
(912) 395-3500
Savannah, GA 31406
(912) 395-3500
Grades: 6-8
| 671 students
Rank: #55.
Savannah Arts Academy
Magnet School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 76%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
500 Washington Ave
Savannah, GA 31405
(912) 395-5000
Savannah, GA 31405
(912) 395-5000
Grades: 9-12
| 905 students
Rank: #66.
Woodville-tompkins Technical And Career High School
Magnet School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
151 Coach Joe Turner St
Savannah, GA 31408
(912) 395-6750
Savannah, GA 31408
(912) 395-6750
Grades: 9-12
| 684 students
Rank: #77.
Marshpoint Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 46% | Reading: 44%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
135 Whitemarsh Island Rd
Savannah, GA 31410
(912) 395-4000
Savannah, GA 31410
(912) 395-4000
Grades: PK-5
| 647 students
Rank: #88.
Tybee Island Maritime Academy School
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 42% | Reading: 43%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
714 Lovell Ave
Tybee Island, GA 31328
(912) 395-4060
Tybee Island, GA 31328
(912) 395-4060
Grades: K-8
| 421 students
Rank: #99.
Savannah Classical Academy Charter School
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
705 E Anderson St
Savannah, GA 31401
(912) 395-4040
Savannah, GA 31401
(912) 395-4040
Grades: K-8
| 365 students
Rank: #1010.
Savannah Classical Academy Charter High School
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 30-39% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
705 E Anderson St # 31401
Savannah, GA 31401
(912) 395-4040
Savannah, GA 31401
(912) 395-4040
Grades: 9-12
| 72 students
Rank: #1111.
Savannah Early College High School
Magnet School
(Math: 21-39% | Reading: 50-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
400 Pennsylvania Ave
Savannah, GA 31404
(912) 395-2535
Savannah, GA 31404
(912) 395-2535
Grades: 9-12
| 151 students
Rank: #1212.
Coastal Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 40% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
4595 Us Highway 80 E
Savannah, GA 31410
(912) 395-3950
Savannah, GA 31410
(912) 395-3950
Grades: 6-8
| 556 students
Rank: #1313.
Ellis Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 27% | Reading: 42%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
220 E 49th St
Savannah, GA 31405
(912) 395-5470
Savannah, GA 31405
(912) 395-5470
Grades: PK-8
| 441 students
Rank: #1414.
Islands High School
Magnet School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 51%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
170 Whitemarsh Island Rd
Savannah, GA 31410
(912) 395-2000
Savannah, GA 31410
(912) 395-2000
Grades: 9-12
| 862 students
Rank: #1515.
Pooler Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 34% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
308 Holly Ave
Pooler, GA 31322
(912) 395-3625
Pooler, GA 31322
(912) 395-3625
Grades: PK-5
| 397 students
Rank: #1616.
Pulaski Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 39% | Reading: 29%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1001 Tibet Ave
Savannah, GA 31419
(912) 395-6466
Savannah, GA 31419
(912) 395-6466
Grades: PK-5
| 611 students
Rank: #1717.
Heard Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 32% | Reading: 32%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
414 Lee Blvd
Savannah, GA 31405
(912) 395-6630
Savannah, GA 31405
(912) 395-6630
Grades: PK-5
| 641 students
Rank: #1818.
New Hampstead High School
Magnet School
(Math: 34% | Reading: 31%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
2451 Little Neck Rd
Bloomingdale, GA 31302
(912) 395-6789
Bloomingdale, GA 31302
(912) 395-6789
Grades: 9-12
| 1,436 students
Rank: #1919.
Godley Station School
Magnet School
(Math: 29% | Reading: 33%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
2135 Benton Blvd
Port Wentworth, GA 31407
(912) 395-6000
Port Wentworth, GA 31407
(912) 395-6000
Grades: PK-8
| 1,135 students
Rank: #2020.
New Hampstead K-8 School
Magnet School
(Math: 27% | Reading: 29%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1700 Highgate Blvd
Bloomingdale, GA 31302
(912) 395-6200
Bloomingdale, GA 31302
(912) 395-6200
Grades: PK-8
| 827 students
Rank: #21 - 2221. - 22.
Bloomingdale Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
101 E Main St
Bloomingdale, GA 31302
(912) 395-3680
Bloomingdale, GA 31302
(912) 395-3680
Grades: PK-5
| 362 students
Rank: #21 - 2221. - 22.
Garden City Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
4037 Kessler Ave
Savannah, GA 31408
(912) 395-6820
Savannah, GA 31408
(912) 395-6820
Grades: PK-5
| 561 students
Rank: #2323.
Hesse School
Magnet School
(Math: 29% | Reading: 26%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
9116 Whitefield Ave
Savannah, GA 31406
(912) 395-6440
Savannah, GA 31406
(912) 395-6440
Grades: PK-8
| 1,022 students
Rank: #2424.
Jenkins High School
Magnet School
(Math: 22% | Reading: 28%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1800 E De Renne Ave
Savannah, GA 31406
(912) 395-6300
Savannah, GA 31406
(912) 395-6300
Grades: 9-12
| 1,118 students
Rank: #25 - 2625. - 26.
Susie King Taylor Community School
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1709 Bull St
Savannah, GA 31401
(912) 395-4200
Savannah, GA 31401
(912) 395-4200
Grades: K-8
| 305 students
Rank: #25 - 2625. - 26.
Windsor Forest Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
414 Briarcliff Cir
Savannah, GA 31419
(912) 395-3353
Savannah, GA 31419
(912) 395-3353
Grades: PK-5
| 475 students
Rank: #2727.
Southwest Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 29% | Reading: 20%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
6020 Ogeechee Rd
Savannah, GA 31419
(912) 395-3300
Savannah, GA 31419
(912) 395-3300
Grades: PK-5
| 766 students
Rank: #2828.
West Chatham Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 26% | Reading: 22%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
820 Pine Barren Rd
Pooler, GA 31322
(912) 395-3600
Pooler, GA 31322
(912) 395-3600
Grades: PK-5
| 841 students
Rank: #2929.
Johnson High School
Magnet School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
3012 Sunset Blvd
Savannah, GA 31404
(912) 395-6400
Savannah, GA 31404
(912) 395-6400
Grades: 9-12
| 790 students
Rank: #3030.
Georgetown School
Magnet School
(Math: 19% | Reading: 25%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1516 King George Blvd
Savannah, GA 31419
(912) 395-3475
Savannah, GA 31419
(912) 395-3475
Grades: PK-8
| 506 students
Rank: #3131.
Hodge Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
975 Clinch Street
Savannah, GA 31405
(912) 395-5200
Savannah, GA 31405
(912) 395-5200
Grades: PK-5
| 403 students
Rank: #3232.
Uhs Of Savannah Coastal Harbor Treatment Center
Magnet School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1150 Cornell Ave
Savannah, GA 31406
(912) 354-3911
Savannah, GA 31406
(912) 354-3911
Grades: 2-12
| 56 students
Rank: #3333.
Isle Of Hope School
Magnet School
(Math: 16% | Reading: 21%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
100 Parkersburg Rd
Savannah, GA 31406
(912) 395-6555
Savannah, GA 31406
(912) 395-6555
Grades: PK-8
| 620 students
Rank: #3434.
White Bluff Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 17% | Reading: 19%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
9402 White Bluff Road
Savannah, GA 31406
(912) 395-3325
Savannah, GA 31406
(912) 395-3325
Grades: PK-5
| 662 students
Rank: #3535.
Coastal Empire Montessori Charter School
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
301 Buckhalter Rd
Savannah, GA 31405
(912) 395-4070
Savannah, GA 31405
(912) 395-4070
Grades: K-5
| 233 students
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Savannah-Chatham County School District?
Savannah-Chatham County School District manages 58 public schools serving 36,326 students.
What is the rank of Savannah-Chatham County School District?
Savannah-Chatham County School District is ranked #171 out of 222 school districts in Georgia (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2021-2022 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Georgia school districts for: Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Savannah-Chatham County School District?
57% of Savannah-Chatham County School District students are Black, 21% of students are White, 14% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Asian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Savannah-Chatham County School District?
Savannah-Chatham County School District has a student/teacher ratio of 14:1, which is lower than the Georgia state average of 15:1.
What is Savannah-Chatham County School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $15,320 is higher than the state median of $13,395. The school district spending/student has grown by 6% over four school years.
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