Savannah-Chatham County

The Savannah-Chatham County school district in Georgia encompasses 58 schools, including 34 elementary schools, 9 middle schools, 12 high schools, and 3 alternative schools. The district exhibits a wide range of academic performance, with both high-achieving and struggling schools.

Among the standout schools are Savannah Arts Academy, a high school that consistently ranks among the top in the state with a 5-star rating and a 99.5% four-year graduation rate. Islands High School is another high-performing high school, ranking in the top 25% of Georgia high schools with a 90.9% four-year graduation rate. Additionally, Coastal Middle School and Esther F. Garrison School for the Arts stand out with 4- and 5-star ratings respectively and impressive student performance on state assessments.

However, the data also reveals significant disparities in academic achievement across the district. Proficiency rates on state assessments range from as low as 0% to as high as 97.6%, and the four-year graduation rate varies from 71.4% to 100%. While the district's top-performing schools demonstrate the potential for high-quality education, the data suggests that targeted interventions and support may be needed to address the challenges faced by the district's lower-performing and high-poverty schools.