High Schools in Walker County

Summary:

The Walker County school district in Georgia is home to two high schools: Ridgeland High School and LaFayette High School. Based on the available data, LaFayette High School appears to be the standout performer in the district, with a higher statewide ranking, stronger academic outcomes, and a higher 4-year graduation rate compared to Ridgeland High School.

LaFayette High School outperforms Ridgeland High School and the overall Walker County district on several key Milestones Assessment test scores, particularly in Algebra I, Biology, and US History. Additionally, LaFayette High School has a 3-star rating from SchoolDigger, while Ridgeland High School has a 2-star rating, indicating LaFayette is the stronger overall high school in the district.

Both high schools serve economically disadvantaged student populations, with relatively high free/reduced lunch rates. However, Ridgeland High School has a significantly higher percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch at 69.61% compared to 62.11% at LaFayette High School. The spending per student is relatively similar between the two schools, with LaFayette High School spending slightly more at $9,249 per student compared to $8,965 at Ridgeland High School.

District Detail

201 South Duke Street
La Fayette, GA 30728

(706) 638-1240

SchoolDigger Rank:
98^th of 203 Georgia districts

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Grades served: PK, KG-12
Students:

Primary Schools: 10
Middle Schools: 3
High Schools: 2
Alternative Schools: 0

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				Milestones Assessment American Literature and Composition (2024)	Milestones Assessment Algebra I (2024)	Milestones Assessment Biology (2024)	Milestones Assessment United States History (2024)	Per Pupil Expenditures (2019)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	SchoolDigger Rating (2024)	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	Rank Change from Previous Year	Milestones Assessment American Literature and Composition End of Course	Milestones Assessment Algebra I End of Course	Milestones Assessment Biology End of Course	Milestones Assessment United States History End of Course	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Ridgeland High School	Public	9-12	2478 Happy Valley Rd	Rossville	30741	Walker County	Walker County	No	No	No	No	(706) 820-9361	1,244	91	13.6	69.6%	1,018 (81.8%)	89 (7.2%)	77 (6.2%)	3 (0.2%)	3 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	54 (4.3%)	34	278^th of 458 public high schools	39.3%		32.6	271^st of 442 public high schools	38.7%	7	31.7	33.1	36.3	25.2	$8,965	$598	$8,368
LaFayette High School	Public	9-12	100 Rambler Dr	La Fayette	30728	Walker County	Walker County	No	No	No	No	(706) 638-2342	1,164	74	15.7	62.1%	1,020 (87.6%)	41 (3.5%)	45 (3.9%)	3 (0.3%)	1 (0.1%)	0 (0.0%)	54 (4.6%)	55.7	153^rd of 458 public high schools	66.6%		49.9	175^th of 442 public high schools	60.4%	22	32.5	51.0	52.8	48.6	$9,249	$686	$8,563

District	Distance	# of Schools	Statewide Rank
Catoosa County	2.95 mi	16	66^th
Chickamauga City	7.25 mi	3	15^th
Dade County	13.55 mi	4	78^th
Whitfield County	17.48 mi	22	88^th
Dalton Public Schools	22.82 mi	10	112^th

High Schools in Walker County

District Detail

LaFayette High School

Ridgeland High School

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