Elementary Schools in Walker County

The elementary schools in Walker County, Georgia serve a diverse student population, with 10 schools ranging in size from 279 to 660 students and offering grades from Pre-K to 8th grade. While the schools vary in their performance, a few stand out as high-achieving, providing an excellent education to their students.

Fairyland Elementary School consistently ranks among the top elementary schools in Georgia, with a 5-star rating from SchoolDigger and exceptional proficiency rates on the Georgia Milestones Assessment, with over 80% of students proficient or better in English Language Arts and over 90% in Mathematics and Science. In contrast, Rossville Elementary School has a much higher free and reduced lunch rate of 90.87%, indicating a more economically disadvantaged student population, and lower proficiency rates on the state assessments.

Other standout schools include Chattanooga Valley Elementary School, which has a 4-star rating and strong performance on the Milestones Assessments, and Saddle Ridge Elementary and Middle School, the only school in the data set that serves both elementary and middle school grades. While some schools, such as Stone Creek Elementary School and Rossville Elementary, have lower proficiency rates, the overall data suggests opportunities for improvement and the need for targeted interventions to ensure all students in Walker County have access to a high-quality education.