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Walker County Schools

#4 in Best School Districts in Chattanooga Area
  • LaFayette, GA
  • 14 reviews
    B
    Overall Niche Grade
    How are grades calculated?
    1. Academics
      B
    2. Diversity
      B
    3. Teachers
      A-
    4. College Prep
      B
    5. Clubs & Activities
      A
    6. Health & Safety
      B+
    7. Administration
      A
    8. Sports
      B
    9. Food
      B
    10. Resources & Facilities
      B+
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    Walker County Schools is an above average, public school district located in LaFayette, GA. It has 8,943 students in grades PK, K-12 with a student-teacher ratio of 13 to 1. According to state test scores, 35% of students are at least proficient in math and 34% in reading.
    Address
    201 South Duke Street
    LaFayette, GA 30728
    Telephone
    (706) 638-1240
    Website
    walkerschools.org
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    Walker County Schools Rankings

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    • Elementary
    • Middle
    • High

    Academics

    Percent Proficient - Reading
    34%
    Percent Proficient - Math
    35%
    Average Graduation Rate
    85%
    Average SAT
    1150
    40 responses
    Average ACT
    23
    304 responses
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    Students

    Diversity
    B
    Based on racial and economic diversity and survey responses on school culture and diversity from students and parents.
    Students
    8,943
    Free or Reduced Lunch
    70.6%
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    Teachers

    Student-Teacher Ratio
    13:1
    National
    17:1
    Average Teacher Salary
    $49,599
    Teachers in First/Second Year
    0.8%

    Finances

    Total Expenses
    $101,843,000
    Expenses Per Student
    $10,295/ student
    National
    $12,239
    Education Expenses
    • Instruction
      63%
    • Support Services
      30%
    • Other
      7%
    Living in the Area
    C+
    Overall Niche Grade
    How are grades calculated?
    1. Cost of Living
      B+
    2. Good for Families
      B-
    3. Housing
      C+
    Median Household Income
    $29,379
    National
    $55,322
    Median Rent
    $624
    National
    $949
    Median Home Value
    $82,900
    National
    $184,700

    Walker County Schools Reviews

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    I have went to walker country schools for all of my k-12 experience. The Walker County school system is by far the most personable group of people I have ever encountered. The employees not only go above and beyond to make the student body comfortable, but also keep the atmosphere light and bubbly.
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    I have attended Walker County Schools from Kindergarten to 12th grade. Every single teacher I had treated me with kindness and made it clear that they were invested in my progress both in education and in my conduct as part of society in relation to the people and situations around me. I have witnessed examples of how to speak with kindness when students are speaking hatefully, how to respond with patience when students are willfully disruptive, how to love and invest in people even when that love is not returned or even disdained. I have been encourage to push myself and reach for potential I didn't know I had. Every single teacher has been excellent and has made an incalculable impact on my life.
    I love my school! I love the message our county puts out, and my academic experience in my high school has been great! The only thing I would change is teacher salaries and giving more funding for classroom supplies and for extracurricular activities/clubs. Perhaps better school lunches and cleaner facilities.