Gordon Lee High School

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Gordon Lee High School ranks 77 th of 458 Georgia high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

Summary:

Gordon Lee High School is a public high school serving 408 students in grades 9-12 in Chickamauga, Georgia, which is part of the highly-ranked Chickamauga City District.

This exceptional school consistently ranks among the top high schools in Georgia, with a statewide ranking between 21st and 77th over the past several years. Gordon Lee High School maintains a 4 or 5-star rating from SchoolDigger, indicating strong academic performance. Students excel on the Georgia Milestones Assessments, outperforming the state and local district averages, including a 71.2% proficiency rate in United States History compared to the state average of 38.7%. The school also boasts an exceptional 98% graduation rate, well above the state average. Interestingly, Gordon Lee High School serves a more affluent student population, with only 12-13% of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, significantly lower than the nearby Dalton Public Schools (34%) and Whitfield County (69%) districts.

Despite the lower spending per student compared to nearby schools, Gordon Lee High School is able to achieve exceptional academic results, indicating the school is effectively allocating its resources to support student learning. This exceptional performance suggests the school has unique practices or resources that contribute to its success, which could be valuable for other schools to learn from.

Detail:

Public 9-12

105 Lee Cir
Chickamauga, GA 30707

(706) 382-3100

District: Chickamauga City

SchoolDigger Rank:
77^th of 458 Georgia High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $8,654

Feeder schools for Gordon Lee High School:

Elementary:	Chickamauga Elementary School
Middle:	Gordon Lee Middle School

Student/teacher ratio: 14.1

Number of students: 408

Racial breakdown:

White:

96.1%

Hispanic:

2.2%

Two or more races:

1.2%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 12.3%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Gordon Lee High School ranks better than 83.2% of high schools in Georgia. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 73.79. (See more...)

The four-year cohort graduation rate measures the percentage of students at Gordon Lee High School who earn a standard high school diploma within four years of starting ninth grade.

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Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Gordon Lee High School is $8,654.

Schooldigger Rankings:

Gordon Lee High School was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.

SchoolDigger ranks Gordon Lee High School 77^th of 458 Georgia public high schools. (See Gordon Lee High School in the ranking list.)

Chickamauga City:

SchoolDigger ranks Chickamauga City 15^th of 203 Georgia school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Gordon Lee High School

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Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	GA State Percentile
2006	77.82	45^th	335	86.6%
2007	83.71	29^th	358	91.9%
2008	74.32	68^th	370	81.6%
2009	82.15	36^th	372	90.3%
2010	77.93	61^st	384	84.1%
2013	80.05	45^th	425	89.4%
2014	77.59	45^th	425	89.4%
2015	65.65	78^th	435	82.1%
2016	64.41	85^th	426	80.0%
2017	70.64	58^th	420	86.2%
2018	76.48	47^th	428	89.0%
2019	83.33	33^rd	438	92.5%
2021	85.31	21^st	410	94.9%
2022	80.41	41^st	429	90.4%
2023	71.01	72^nd	442	83.7%
2024	73.79	77^th	458	83.2%

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Data source: test scores: Georgia Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

Data source: Georgia Department of Education

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Enrollment information for Gordon Lee High School

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Not Specified	Total
2001	436	0	1	1	0	n/a	n/a	0	438
2002	440	1	2	2	0	n/a	n/a	0	445
2003	440	1	2	2	0	n/a	n/a	0	445
2004	471	2	2	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	475
2005	465	2	1	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	468
2006	470	1	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	471
2007	473	1	0	0	1	n/a	n/a	2	477
2008	459	0	1	2	1	n/a	n/a	3	466
2009	452	0	3	1	2	n/a	n/a	3	461
2010	449	0	1	0	1	0	1	0	452
2011	452	0	1	3	0	0	1	0	457
2012	448	0	1	5	0	0	2	0	456
2013	448	0	0	4	0	0	3	0	455
2014	458	0	0	2	0	0	4	0	464
2015	467	0	0	3	0	0	5	0	475
2016	454	0	1	1	0	0	7	0	463
2017	443	0	2	2	0	0	7	0	454
2018	421	0	3	5	0	0	7	0	436
2019	431	0	3	5	0	0	9	0	448
2020	435	0	1	8	0	0	9	0	453
2021	412	1	1	11	0	0	7	0	432
2022	405	0	2	15	0	0	6	0	428
2023	392	0	2	9	0	0	5	0	408

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Gordon Lee High School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2001	438	24.7	17.7	10.7
2002	445	23.2	19.2	10.3
2003	445	23.2	19.2	10.3
2004	475	24.6	19.3	10.7
2005	468	24.7	18.9	11.5
2006	471	24.4	19.3	12.7
2007	477	24.2	19.7	9.3
2008	466	25.5	18.3	10.2
2009	461	25.4	18.1	14.4
2010	452	25.6	17.6	20.6
2011	457	23.8	19.2	20.1
2012	456	24.2	18.8	21.5
2013	455	24.8	18.3	20
2014	464	25.3	18.3	18.5
2015	475	26.0	18.2	18.3
2016	463	26.0	17.8	17.3
2017	454	27.6	16.4	19.4
2018	436	26.9	16.2	20
2019	448	26.7	16.7	17.2
2020	453	27.4	16.5	18.1
2021	432	27.5	15.7	13.4
2022	428	27.9	15.3	n/a
2023	408	28.9	14.1	12.3

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Gordon Lee High School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2001	438	24.7	17.7	10.7
2002	445	23.2	19.2	10.3
2003	445	23.2	19.2	10.3
2004	475	24.6	19.3	10.7
2005	468	24.7	18.9	11.5
2006	471	24.4	19.3	12.7
2007	477	24.2	19.7	9.3
2008	466	25.5	18.3	10.2
2009	461	25.4	18.1	14.4
2010	452	25.6	17.6	20.6
2011	457	23.8	19.2	20.1
2012	456	24.2	18.8	21.5
2013	455	24.8	18.3	20
2014	464	25.3	18.3	18.5
2015	475	26.0	18.2	18.3
2016	463	26.0	17.8	17.3
2017	454	27.6	16.4	19.4
2018	436	26.9	16.2	20
2019	448	26.7	16.7	17.2
2020	453	27.4	16.5	18.1
2021	432	27.5	15.7	13.4
2022	428	27.9	15.3	n/a
2023	408	28.9	14.1	12.3

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.

Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Gordon Lee High School

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2017	$112 (1.4%)	$7,934 (98.6%)	$8,046
2018	$85 (0.9%)	$9,593 (99.1%)	$9,678
2019	$152 (1.8%)	$8,502 (98.2%)	$8,654

Data source: Georgia Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Gordon Lee High School

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Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 33^rd of 438 High schools	Ranks 72^nd of 442 High schools	8.8%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
End of Course American Literature and Composition (Gordon Lee High School)	75.6	53.6	22%
End of Course American Literature and Composition (Chickamauga City)	75.6	53.6	22%
End of Course American Literature and Composition (Georgia)	47.3	38.9	8.4%
End of Course Biology (Gordon Lee High School)	66.2	64.4	1.8%
End of Course Biology (Chickamauga City)	66.2	64.4	1.8%
End of Course Biology (Georgia)	49	45.5	3.5%
End of Course United States History (Gordon Lee High School)	65.3	51.1	14.2%
End of Course United States History (Chickamauga City)	65.3	51.1	14.2%
End of Course United States History (Georgia)	48.3	37.1	11.2%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	448	408	8.9%
African American	0	0
American Indian	0	0
Asian	3	2	33.3%
Hispanic	5	9	80%
Pacific Islander	0	0
White	431	392	9%
Two or More Races	9	5	44.4%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	17.2%	12.3%	4.9%

Schools Near Gordon Lee High School

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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
Gordon Lee High School	Public	9-12	105 Lee Cir	Chickamauga	30707	Walker County	Chickamauga City	No	No	No	No	(706) 382-3100	408	29	14.1	12.3%	392 (96.1%)	0 (0.0%)	9 (2.2%)	2 (0.5%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	5 (1.2%)	73.8	77^th of 458 public high schools	83.2%		71	72^nd of 442 public high schools	83.7%	5	59.1	44.1	63.6	71.2	$8,654	$152	$8,502
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
Heritage High School	Public	9-12	3960 Poplar Springs Rd	Ringgold	30736	Catoosa County	Catoosa County	No	No	No	No	(706) 937-6464	1,242	88	14.1	23.4%	1,101 (88.6%)	23 (1.9%)	51 (4.1%)	28 (2.3%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.1%)	38 (3.1%)	74.1	75^th of 458 public high schools	83.6%		73.8	63^rd of 442 public high schools	85.7%	12	45.5	66.2	61.9	52.6	$9,774	$474	$9,300
Lakeview-Fort Oglethorpe High School	Public	9-12	1850 Battlefield Pkwy	Fort Oglethorpe	30742	Catoosa County	Catoosa County	No	No	No	No	(706) 866-0342	1,023	80	12.7	55.4%	782 (76.4%)	79 (7.7%)	86 (8.4%)	24 (2.3%)	1 (0.1%)	7 (0.7%)	44 (4.3%)	43.4	220^th of 458 public high schools	52.0%		47.4	191^st of 442 public high schools	56.8%	29	32.5	48.2	29.6	42.3	$9,973	$619	$9,354
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
Ringgold High School	Public	9-12	29 Tiger Trl	Ringgold	30736	Catoosa County	Catoosa County	No	No	No	No	(706) 935-2254	1,053	84	12.5	34.5%	937 (89.0%)	28 (2.7%)	39 (3.7%)	16 (1.5%)	3 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	30 (2.8%)	58.5	141^st of 458 public high schools	69.2%		67.8	86^th of 442 public high schools	80.5%	55	36.5	50.8	57.9	42.4	$10,165	$438	$9,728
Dade County High School	Public	9-12	300 Tradition Ln	Trenton	30752	Dade County	Dade County	No	No	No	No	(706) 657-7517	622	40	15.4	42.0%	576 (92.6%)	3 (0.5%)	21 (3.4%)	5 (0.8%)	2 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	15 (2.4%)	37.3	254^th of 458 public high schools	44.5%		38.2	241^st of 442 public high schools	45.5%	13	41.4	23.7	35.2	14.0	$9,265	$150	$9,115
Northwest Whitfield County High School	Public	9-12	1651 Tunnel Hill Varnell Rd	Tunnel Hill	30755	Whitfield County	Whitfield County	No	No	No	No	(706) 673-6533	1,219	73	16.6	48.7%	727 (59.6%)	22 (1.8%)	405 (33.2%)	13 (1.1%)	5 (0.4%)	1 (0.1%)	46 (3.8%)	55.2	156^th of 458 public high schools	65.9%		62.9	107^th of 442 public high schools	75.8%	49	48.1	33.9	47.7	43.3	$8,538	$374	$8,165
Dalton High School	Public	9-12	1500 Manly St	Dalton	30720	Whitfield County	Dalton Public Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(706) 278-8757	1,382	89	15.6	55.4%	260 (18.8%)	62 (4.5%)	985 (71.3%)	44 (3.2%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	31 (2.2%)	36.4	260^th of 458 public high schools	43.2%		37.2	248^th of 442 public high schools	43.9%	12	34.3	7.1	27.5	29.3	$8,446	$459	$7,987

Frequently Asked Questions about Gordon Lee High School

What is the racial makeup of Gordon Lee High School?

Students at Gordon Lee High School are 96% White, 2% Hispanic, 1% Two or more races.

What schools feed into Gordon Lee High School?

Gordon Lee High School is fed by the following schools:

Elementary : Chickamauga Elementary School
Middle : Gordon Lee Middle School

How many students attend Gordon Lee High School?

In the 2022-23 school year, 408 students attended Gordon Lee High School.

Is Gordon Lee High School a good school?

Gordon Lee High School ranks 77^th of 458 Georgia high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

What district is Gordon Lee High School in?

Chickamauga City

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