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Walker County

Georgia · Public School District
15
Schools
8,401
Students
$14,671
Per-Pupil Spend
≈ nat'l avg
68.2%
Free Lunch Rate
+16pp vs nat'l
88.1%
Graduation Rate
≈ nat'l avg
District Overview

Walker County is a public school district in Georgia serving 8,401 students across 15 schools. It includes 10 elementary, 3 middle, 2 high schools. Its graduation rate of 88.1% is near the national average of 86.5%. Per-pupil spending of $14,671 is near the national average for a US public school district. 68% of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, reflecting significant economic need in the community. Opportunity scores across its schools are limited, with a district median of 38/100.

⇄ Compare with another district
All Schools (15)
Middle Schools3 schools
SchoolGradesStudents
Chattanooga Valley Middle School06–08491
LaFayette Middle School06–08575
Rossville Middle School06–08444
High Schools2 schools
SchoolGradesStudents
LaFayette High School09–121,164
Ridgeland High School09–121,244
District Finances
Per-Pupil Expenditure$14,671Near national avg
National avg $14,347
Revenue Sources
51%
30%
State
50.5%
Local (property tax)
30.4%
Federal
19.0%

Funding is shared between state (51%) and local sources (30%), with notable federal support (19%).

Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey. District-level data.
District Snapshot
15
Schools
8,401
Students
68%
Free Lunch
$15K
Per-Pupil
Graduation Rate88.1%
Opportunity Score38/100
StateGeorgia →
School Rankings
Strengths & Considerations
Range of school options
With 15 schools, families have meaningful choice across programs and grade levels.
High economic need in community
68% of students qualify for free or reduced lunch — above the national rate of 52.2% — reflecting broader economic challenges.
Location
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in Walker County?
Walker County has 15 public schools, serving a total of 8,401 students.
What is the graduation rate for Walker County?
The graduation rate is 88.1%, which is above the national average of 86.5%.
How much does Walker County spend per student?
Walker County spends $14,671 per pupil — 2% above the national average of $14,347.
What percentage of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch in Walker County?
68% of students in Walker County qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, compared to the national rate of 52.2%.
Are there charter schools in Walker County?
No, Walker County does not currently include any charter schools.
What grade levels does Walker County serve?
Walker County serves grades PK through 12, covering elementary, middle, and high school levels.
What is the opportunity score for Walker County?
The median opportunity score across schools in Walker County is 38/100. The national median is 50/100. Opportunity scores reflect long-term economic mobility prospects for children who grow up in these communities.
About This Data

All figures on this page come directly from US federal open datasets — NCES Common Core of Data, EDFacts, and the Opportunity Atlas — and we work hard to keep them accurate and up to date. That said, federal data is published on an annual cycle, so some figures may not yet reflect the very latest school-year changes or local updates. We recommend using this page as a helpful starting point and cross-checking with the school or district directly, or visiting the NCES Common Core of Data and ed.gov for the most authoritative figures before making any important decisions.