For the 2026 school year, there are 4 public middle schools serving 1,340 students in Chattooga County, GA.
The top-ranked public middle schools in Chattooga County, GA are Trion Middle School, Lyerly Elementary School and Menlo Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Chattooga County, GA public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 34% (versus the Georgia public middle school average of 35%), and reading proficiency score of 33% (versus the 39% statewide average). Middle schools in Chattooga County have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of Georgia public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 21% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Georgia public middle school average of 66% (majority Black).
Best Public Middle Schools in Chattooga County (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Trion Middle School
(Math: 59% | Reading: 60%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
919 Allgood St Ste 2
Trion, GA 30753
(706) 734-7433
Trion, GA 30753
(706) 734-7433
Gr: 6-8 | 276 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 28%
Rank: #22.
Lyerly Elementary School
(Math: 34% | Reading: 27%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
150 Oak Hill Rd
Lyerly, GA 30730
(706) 895-3323
Lyerly, GA 30730
(706) 895-3323
Gr: PK-8 | 346 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 18%
Rank: #33.
Menlo Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 24%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
2430 Highway 337
Menlo, GA 30731
(706) 862-2323
Menlo, GA 30731
(706) 862-2323
Gr: PK-8 | 340 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
Rank: #44.
Summerville Middle School
(Math: 18% | Reading: 21%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
200 Middle School Rd
Summerville, GA 30747
(706) 857-2444
Summerville, GA 30747
(706) 857-2444
Gr: 6-8 | 378 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 29%
Chattooga County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Chattooga Academy (Closed 2020)
Alternative School
989 Highway 114
Summerville, GA 30747
(706) 859-2263
Summerville, GA 30747
(706) 859-2263
Gr: 3-12 | 70 students Minority enrollment: 17%
Chattooga Crossroads Academy Facility (Closed 2011)
Special Education School
9885 Commerce St
Summerville, GA 30747
(706) 857-1112
Summerville, GA 30747
(706) 857-1112
50 Eleanor Avenue
Summerville, GA 30747
(706) 857-2489
Summerville, GA 30747
(706) 857-2489
Gr: 4-5 | 240 students Minority enrollment: 26%
13234 Highway 27
Summerville, GA 30747
(706) 857-2439
Summerville, GA 30747
(706) 857-2439
Gr: PK-5 | 279 students Minority enrollment: 22%
Preschool (Nutrition Center) (Closed 2012)
Special Education School
187 Seventh St
Summerville, GA 30747
(706) 857-3490
Summerville, GA 30747
(706) 857-3490
206 Penn St
Summerville, GA 30747
(706) 857-2454
Summerville, GA 30747
(706) 857-2454
Gr: PK-2 | 444 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 27%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public middle schools in Chattooga County, GA?
The top-ranked public middle schools in Chattooga County, GA include Trion Middle School, Lyerly Elementary School and Menlo Elementary School.
How many public middle schools are located in Chattooga County?
4 public middle schools are located in Chattooga County.
What is the racial composition of students in Chattooga County?
Chattooga County public middle schools minority enrollment is 21% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Georgia public middle schools average of 66% (majority Black).
Which public middle schools in Chattooga County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public middle schools in Chattooga County include: Menlo Elementary School vs. Lyerly Elementary School, Summerville Middle School vs. Menlo Elementary School, Menlo Elementary School vs. Summerville Middle School
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