Serving 943 students in grades 6-8, West Chatham Middle School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Georgia for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 17% (which is lower than the Georgia state average of 37%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 18% (which is lower than the Georgia state average of 40%).
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the Georgia state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 79% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Georgia state average of 65% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: 6-8
Enrollment: 943 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
Minority Enrollment: 79%
Overall Testing Rank
: Bottom 50% in GA
Math Proficiency
: 17% (Btm 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 18% (Btm 50%)
Science Proficiency
: 22% (Btm 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), GA Dept. of Education
West Chatham Middle School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 2,204 schools in Georgia (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of West Chatham Middle School is 0.70, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.71. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
West Chatham Middle School is ranked #1824 out of 2,204 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Georgia.
What schools are West Chatham Middle School often compared to?
West Chatham Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Coastal Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
17% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 37% GA state average), while 18% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 40% GA state average).
How many students attend West Chatham Middle School?
943 students attend West Chatham Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
41% of West Chatham Middle School students are Black, 30% of students are Hispanic, 21% of students are White, 6% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of West Chatham Middle School?
West Chatham Middle School has a student ration of 12:1, which is lower than the Georgia state average of 14:1.
What grades does West Chatham Middle School offer ?
West Chatham Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8
What school district is West Chatham Middle School part of?
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Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: 6-8
Enrollment: 943 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
Minority Enrollment: 79%
Overall Testing Rank
: Bottom 50%
Math Proficiency
: 17% (Btm 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 18% (Btm 50%)
Science Proficiency
: 22% (Btm 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), GA Dept. of Education
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