LaFayette High School

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LaFayette High School ranks 153 rd of 458 Georgia high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

Summary:

LaFayette High School is a public high school serving 1,164 students in grades 9-12 in LaFayette, Georgia, which is part of the Walker County School District. The school has seen steady improvements in its graduation rates, reaching 90.5% in 2021-2022, which is higher than the state average. However, its performance on the Georgia Milestones Assessments is mixed, with the school outperforming the county in some subjects but lagging behind the state average in most areas.

LaFayette High School has a relatively high percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, ranging from 62.11% to 63.04% over the past few years, indicating that the school serves a population with a higher level of economic need. The school's spending per student has increased from $8,502 in 2016-2017 to $9,249 in 2018-2019, suggesting a commitment to investing in the school's resources and infrastructure. When compared to nearby high schools, LaFayette High School's performance is mixed, with the school outperforming some schools, such as Chattooga High School, in certain subject areas, but lagging behind higher-performing schools like Ringgold High School and Heritage High School in both test scores and graduation rates.

The school's performance on the Georgia Milestones Assessments has fluctuated over the years, with some subjects showing improvement and others declining, suggesting the need for consistent, data-driven strategies to improve student outcomes across all subject areas. Additionally, the high percentage of economically disadvantaged students at LaFayette High School may present additional challenges, and the school may need to explore targeted interventions and support programs to address the needs of this population. As part of the Walker County School District, which is ranked 98 out of 203 districts in Georgia, LaFayette High School's performance is influenced by the overall district's resources, policies, and support.

Detail:

Public 9-12

100 Rambler Dr
La Fayette, GA 30728

(706) 638-2342

District: Walker County

SchoolDigger Rank:
153^rd of 458 Georgia High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $9,249

Feeder schools for LaFayette High School:

Elementary:	Gilbert Elementary School
	Naomi Elementary School
	North LaFayette Elementary School
	Rock Spring Elementary School
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	Saddle Ridge Elementary and Middle School
Middle:	LaFayette Middle School

Student/teacher ratio: 14.8

Number of students: 1,195

Racial breakdown:

White:

87.4%

Two or more races:

4.9%

Hispanic:

3.8%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 74.6%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details LaFayette High School ranks better than 66.6% of high schools in Georgia. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 55.67. (See more...)

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

Student Body

Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (87.4%), two or more races (4.9%), Hispanic (3.8%). (See more...)

Compare Details 74.6% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at LaFayette High School is 14.8. (See more...)

Compare LaFayette High School employs 80.5 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at LaFayette High School is $9,249.

Schooldigger Rankings:

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

SchoolDigger ranks LaFayette High School 153^rd of 458 Georgia public high schools. (See LaFayette High School in the ranking list.)

Walker County:

SchoolDigger ranks Walker County 98^th of 203 Georgia school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for LaFayette High School

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Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	GA State Percentile
2006	53.74	150^th	335	55.2%
2007	42.23	229^th	358	36.0%
2008	58.04	143^rd	370	61.4%
2009	41.20	254^th	372	31.7%
2010	48.35	206^th	384	46.4%
2011	58.48	158^th	402	60.7%
2012	62.76	126^th	396	68.2%
2013	57.35	152^nd	425	64.2%
2014	51.80	193^rd	425	54.6%
2015	39.79	225^th	435	48.3%
2016	43.69	195^th	426	54.2%
2017	39.97	209^th	420	50.2%
2018	41.98	205^th	428	52.1%
2019	34.87	259^th	438	40.9%
2021	31.67	257^th	410	37.3%
2022	36.99	245^th	429	42.9%
2023	49.90	175^th	442	60.4%
2024	55.67	153^rd	458	66.6%

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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 LaFayette High School

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Not Specified	Total
1999	887	41	10	4	0	n/a	n/a	0	942
2000	846	55	11	10	1	n/a	n/a	0	923
2001	869	46	10	11	0	n/a	n/a	0	936
2002	844	44	6	10	1	n/a	n/a	0	905
2003	844	44	6	10	1	n/a	n/a	0	905
2004	884	36	3	8	1	n/a	n/a	0	932
2005	916	40	6	6	2	n/a	n/a	15	985
2006	969	55	6	4	3	n/a	n/a	15	1052
2007	1050	56	8	7	1	n/a	n/a	27	1149
2008	1046	46	9	7	2	n/a	n/a	23	1133
2009	1094	50	4	11	1	n/a	n/a	28	1188
2010	1076	53	2	14	1	0	47	0	1193
2011	1070	50	0	16	0	0	29	0	1165
2012	1038	69	1	16	0	0	28	0	1152
2013	1025	67	4	13	0	0	29	0	1138
2014	1115	69	3	18	0	1	33	0	1239
2015	1076	65	7	21	0	1	36	0	1206
2016	1100	58	9	21	2	0	37	0	1227
2017	1024	52	8	38	2	1	46	0	1171
2018	962	49	10	39	4	0	48	0	1112
2019	977	52	8	40	4	0	56	0	1137
2020	967	48	5	38	2	1	54	0	1115
2021	989	44	3	35	2	1	46	0	1120
2022	992	44	3	37	2	0	48	0	1126
2023	1020	41	3	45	1	0	54	0	1164
2024	1044	42	3	46	1	0	59	0	1195

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 LaFayette High School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1999	942	56.6	16.6	19.4
2000	923	54.3	17.0	27.5
2001	936	61.2	15.3	27
2002	905	63.0	14.4	34.9
2003	905	63.0	14.4	34.9
2004	932	62.0	15.0	35.6
2005	985	60.9	16.2	42.9
2006	1052	65.3	16.1	44.9
2007	1149	71.7	16.0	54.7
2008	1133	74.7	15.2	51
2009	1188	77.0	15.4	52.9
2010	1193	85.3	13.9	57.5
2011	1165	88.4	13.1	59.5
2012	1152	86.7	13.2	66.3
2013	1138	80.7	14.1	64.1
2014	1239	73.4	16.8	62.9
2015	1206	76.0	15.8	64.1
2016	1227	78.0	15.7	63.2
2017	1171	80.1	14.6	61
2018	1112	76.7	14.4	67
2019	1137	76.5	14.8	62.7
2020	1115	76.9	14.4	61.1
2021	1120	71.8	15.5	63
2022	1126	74.2	15.1	n/a
2023	1164	73.8	15.7	62.1
2024	1195	80.5	14.8	74.6

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 LaFayette High School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1999	942	56.6	16.6	19.4
2000	923	54.3	17.0	27.5
2001	936	61.2	15.3	27
2002	905	63.0	14.4	34.9
2003	905	63.0	14.4	34.9
2004	932	62.0	15.0	35.6
2005	985	60.9	16.2	42.9
2006	1052	65.3	16.1	44.9
2007	1149	71.7	16.0	54.7
2008	1133	74.7	15.2	51
2009	1188	77.0	15.4	52.9
2010	1193	85.3	13.9	57.5
2011	1165	88.4	13.1	59.5
2012	1152	86.7	13.2	66.3
2013	1138	80.7	14.1	64.1
2014	1239	73.4	16.8	62.9
2015	1206	76.0	15.8	64.1
2016	1227	78.0	15.7	63.2
2017	1171	80.1	14.6	61
2018	1112	76.7	14.4	67
2019	1137	76.5	14.8	62.7
2020	1115	76.9	14.4	61.1
2021	1120	71.8	15.5	63
2022	1126	74.2	15.1	n/a
2023	1164	73.8	15.7	62.1
2024	1195	80.5	14.8	74.6

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 LaFayette High School

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2017	$650 (7.6%)	$7,852 (92.4%)	$8,502
2018	$643 (6.9%)	$8,643 (93.1%)	$9,286
2019	$686 (7.4%)	$8,563 (92.6%)	$9,249

Data source: Georgia Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on LaFayette High School

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 259^th of 438 High schools	Ranks 175^th of 442 High schools	19.5%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
End of Course American Literature and Composition (LaFayette High School)	38.4	28.4	10%
End of Course American Literature and Composition (Walker County)	37.4	28.1	9.3%
End of Course American Literature and Composition (Georgia)	47.3	38.9	8.4%
End of Course Algebra I (LaFayette High School)	21.4	5.6	15.8%
End of Course Algebra I (Walker County)	29.5	17.1	12.4%
End of Course Algebra I (Georgia)	41.1	35.8	5.3%
End of Course Biology (LaFayette High School)	31.1	40.2	9.1%
End of Course Biology (Walker County)	43.7	38.9	4.8%
End of Course Biology (Georgia)	49	45.5	3.5%
End of Course United States History (LaFayette High School)	36.8	42.3	5.5%
End of Course United States History (Walker County)	44.2	35.2	9%
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	1137	1164	2.4%
African American	52	41	21.2%
American Indian	4	1	75%
Asian	8	3	62.5%
Hispanic	40	45	12.5%
Pacific Islander	0	0
White	977	1020	4.4%
Two or More Races	56	54	3.6%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	62.7%	62.1%	0.6%

Schools Near LaFayette 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
LaFayette High School	Public	9-12	100 Rambler Dr	La Fayette	30728	Walker County	Walker County	No	No	No	No	(706) 638-2342	1,195	81	14.8	74.6%	1,044 (87.4%)	42 (3.5%)	46 (3.8%)	3 (0.3%)	1 (0.1%)	0 (0.0%)	59 (4.9%)	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
Gordon Lee High School	Public	9-12	105 Lee Cir	Chickamauga	30707	Walker County	Chickamauga City	No	No	No	No	(706) 382-3100	402	29	13.6	21.1%	387 (96.3%)	0 (0.0%)	7 (1.7%)	3 (0.7%)	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
Heritage High School	Public	9-12	3960 Poplar Springs Rd	Ringgold	30736	Catoosa County	Catoosa County	No	No	No	No	(706) 937-6464	1,263	94	13.4	36.7%	1,110 (87.9%)	22 (1.7%)	63 (5.0%)	26 (2.1%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.1%)	41 (3.2%)	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
Trion High School	Public	9-12	919 Allgood St Ste 3	Trion	30753	Chattooga County	Trion City	No	No	No	No	(706) 734-7316	396	29	13.5	53.0%	268 (67.7%)	6 (1.5%)	106 (26.8%)	2 (0.5%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	14 (3.5%)	75.4	68^th of 458 public high schools	85.2%		48.4	185^th of 442 public high schools	58.1%	117	53.7	56.5	61.5	52.6	$10,591	$200	$10,391
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	988	82	12.1	69.0%	728 (73.7%)	83 (8.4%)	100 (10.1%)	26 (2.6%)	1 (0.1%)	3 (0.3%)	47 (4.8%)	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
Dalton High School	Public	9-12	1500 Manly St	Dalton	30720	Whitfield County	Dalton Public Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(706) 278-8757	1,379	86	16.0	60.3%	270 (19.6%)	56 (4.1%)	977 (70.8%)	43 (3.1%)	1 (0.1%)	1 (0.1%)	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
Ridgeland High School	Public	9-12	2478 Happy Valley Rd	Rossville	30741	Walker County	Walker County	No	No	No	No	(706) 820-9361	1,298	90	14.3	84.1%	1,019 (78.5%)	127 (9.8%)	75 (5.8%)	3 (0.2%)	1 (0.1%)	0 (0.0%)	73 (5.6%)	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
Ringgold High School	Public	9-12	29 Tiger Trl	Ringgold	30736	Catoosa County	Catoosa County	No	No	No	No	(706) 935-2254	1,020	86	11.9	50.1%	897 (87.9%)	37 (3.6%)	36 (3.5%)	13 (1.3%)	3 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	34 (3.3%)	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	577	41	14.0	57.2%	520 (90.1%)	5 (0.9%)	23 (4.0%)	8 (1.4%)	5 (0.9%)	0 (0.0%)	16 (2.8%)	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
Southeast Whitfield County High School	Public	9-12	1954 Riverbend Rd	Dalton	30721	Whitfield County	Whitfield County	No	No	No	Yes	(706) 226-2753	1,512	89	17.0	84.3%	383 (25.3%)	20 (1.3%)	1,068 (70.6%)	5 (0.3%)	6 (0.4%)	1 (0.1%)	29 (1.9%)	37.8	252^nd of 458 public high schools	45.0%		40.8	228^th of 442 public high schools	48.4%	24	30.9	32.7	31.8	41.3	$8,262	$623	$7,639

Frequently Asked Questions about LaFayette High School

What schools feed into LaFayette High School?

LaFayette High School is fed by the following schools:

Elementary : Gilbert Elementary School
Elementary : Naomi Elementary School
Elementary : North LaFayette Elementary School
Elementary : Rock Spring Elementary School
Elementary : Saddle Ridge Elementary and Middle School
Middle : LaFayette Middle School

Is LaFayette High School a good school?

LaFayette High School ranks 153^rd of 458 Georgia high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

What is the racial makeup of LaFayette High School?

Students at LaFayette High School are 87% White, 5% Two or more races, 4% Hispanic, 4% African American.

How many students attend LaFayette High School?

In the 2023-24 school year, 1,195 students attended LaFayette High School.

What district is LaFayette High School in?

Walker County

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