For the 2025 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 24% (versus the Georgia public high school average of 33%), 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 92%, 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 (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
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
Grades: 9-12
| 402 students
Rank: #22.
Lafayette High School
(Math: 20% | Reading: 34%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
100 Rambler Dr
La Fayette, GA 30728
(706) 638-2342
La Fayette, GA 30728
(706) 638-2342
Grades: 9-12
| 1,195 students
Rank: #33.
Ridgeland High School
(Math: 23% | Reading: 29%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
2478 Happy Valley Rd
Rossville, GA 30741
(706) 820-9361
Rossville, GA 30741
(706) 820-9361
Grades: 9-12
| 1,298 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 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: Ridgeland High School vs. Gordon Lee High School, Lafayette High School vs. Gordon Lee High School, Gordon Lee High School vs. Ridgeland High School
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