Georgia public high school · Chickamauga City

Gordon Lee High School

105 Lee Cir, Chickamauga, GA 30707. 84 graduates in the Class of 2024, and 77.3% of them enrolled in college within a year.

Chickamauga City Walker CountyTop 10% in Georgia for college enrollment
77.3%Enrolled in college within a year (Class of 2024)17.3 pts above Georgia (60%)
29.8%Earned a bachelor's or higher within 5 years (Class of 2019)12.0 pts above the typical Georgia school (17.8%)
98.1%4-year graduation rate (2025)10.9 pts above Georgia (87.2%)
1,041Average SAT, highest score (2025)Georgia average: 1,037
56.8%AP exams scored 3 or higher (2025)7.8 pts below the typical Georgia school (64.6%)
73%Graduates eligible for the HOPE Scholarship (2025)23.0 pts above Georgia (50%)
Our read

25% of students here are economically disadvantaged. Schools with that profile send about 71% of graduates to college; Gordon Lee High School sends 77.3%, 6 points more than expected.

The path from Gordon Lee

How we measure this
  1. 1

    The year after graduation, Class of 2024

    Georgia public college 44%Georgia private college 7.1%Out-of-state college 20.2%Georgia technical college 6%Career credential, working 6%Working, not in college 2.4%Not found in Georgia records 14.3%

    Share of the 84 graduates. Source: Georgia GOSA, High School Graduate Outcomes.

  2. 2

    Where they enrolled

    Top Georgia colleges for the Class of 2024, by number of students.

    Most common out-of-state choices: The University of Tennessee-Chattanooga, Chattanooga State Community College, Cleveland State Community College, Jacksonville State University, Maryville College. (Georgia reports these in rank order without counts.)

  3. 3

    What those colleges lead to

    CollegeStudents from hereGraduation rateAvg. net price / yrMedian earnings, 10 yrsMedian debt
    Dalton State College1529%$2,353$46,083$13,419
    University of Georgia689%$13,636$77,246$15,623
    Covenant College569%$23,147$53,280$22,944
    Georgia Northwestern Technical College549%$4,043$39,355$7,491
    Kennesaw State University550%$16,325$62,766$21,500

    College figures: U.S. Department of Education, College Scorecard. Graduation rate is within 150% of normal time. Earnings are for former students working and not enrolled.

  4. 4

    Five and eight years later

    Class of 2019, five years after high school

    Bachelor's or higher29.8%
    Associate degree13.5%
    Certificate or other credential29.9%
    Still enrolled, no credential yet13.5%
    No credential, not enrolled13.5%

    Class of 2016, eight years after high school

    Bachelor's or higher20.9%
    Associate degree5.5%
    Certificate or other credential22.8%
    No credential, not enrolled50.9%

    Highest credential earned, as a share of graduates. Source: Georgia GOSA, High School Graduate Outcomes.

College-going over time

50%60%70%80%90%100%20072009201120132015201720192021202377%
Gordon Lee High SchoolGeorgia, all public high schools

Share of each graduating class enrolled in college the following year. Source: Georgia GOSA.

Ready for college work?

28.6%Needed remedial math in college (Class of 2024)Georgia public colleges only
9.5%Needed remedial English
35.6%Earned 24+ college credits in year one (Class of 2021)Georgia: 33.1%
20.5Average ACT composite (2025)Georgia: 21.5

Learning support: share of graduates who enrolled in a Georgia public college and were placed in remedial courses. Credits: share of all graduates. Source: Georgia GOSA.

Who attends

White95%
Hispanic3%
Multiracial1%
25%Economically disadvantaged studentsGeorgia: 68%
16.8%In gifted programs

Enrollment, 2024-25. Source: Georgia GOSA report card downloads.

Where it is

Nearby high schools: Ridgeland High School (5.6 mi, 33.6% to college) · Heritage High School (6.1 mi, 56.9% to college) · Lakeview-Fort Oglethorpe High School (6.3 mi, 40.5% to college) · LaFayette High School (10.6 mi, 38.7% to college) · Ringgold High School (11.0 mi, 58.1% to college)

Living near a school does not guarantee attendance. Check the Chickamauga City attendance zone for an address.

Compared with the district and state

MeasureGordon LeeChickamauga CityGeorgia
Enrolled in college within a year (Class of 2024)77.3%77.3%60%
4-year graduation rate (2025)98.1%—87.2%
Average SAT (2025)1,041—1,037
HOPE eligible (2025)73%—50%

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Quick answers

What percent of Gordon Lee High School graduates go to college?
77.3% of the Class of 2024 at Gordon Lee High School enrolled in college, compared with 60% in Georgia. Source: Georgia Governor's Office of Student Achievement.
Which colleges do Gordon Lee High School graduates attend most?
The colleges enrolling the most Gordon Lee High School graduates are Dalton State College, University of Georgia and Covenant College. Source: Georgia Governor's Office of Student Achievement.
What is the graduation rate at Gordon Lee High School?
Gordon Lee High School has a four-year graduation rate of 98.1%. Source: Georgia Governor's Office of Student Achievement.
How many Gordon Lee High School graduates finish a bachelor's degree?
29.8% of Gordon Lee High School's Class of 2019 earned a bachelor's degree within five years. Source: Georgia GOSA.