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Savannah-Chatham County

Georgia · Public School District
58
Schools
36,326
Students
$17,225
Per-Pupil Spend
+20% nat'l
69.1%
Free Lunch Rate
+17pp vs nat'l
87.1%
Graduation Rate
≈ nat'l avg
District Overview

Savannah-Chatham County is a public school district in Georgia serving 36,326 students across 58 schools. It includes 34 elementary, 9 middle, 12 high schools, among them 6 charter schools. Its graduation rate of 87.1% is near the national average of 86.5%. Per-pupil spending of $17,225 is above average for a US public school district. 69% of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, reflecting significant economic need in the community. Opportunity scores across its schools are limited, with a district median of 45/100.

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All Schools (58)
Elementary Schools34 schools
Middle Schools9 schools
District Finances
Per-Pupil Expenditure$17,225+20% nat'l avg
National avg $14,347
Revenue Sources
25%
57%
State
24.5%
Local (property tax)
57.2%
Federal
18.2%

This district draws the majority of its budget from local property taxes (57%), typical of wealthier suburban districts.

Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey. District-level data.
District Snapshot
58
Schools
36,326
Students
69%
Free Lunch
$17K
Per-Pupil
Graduation Rate87.1%
Opportunity Score45/100
Strengths & Considerations
High per-student investment
Spends $17,225 per pupil — 20% above the national average of $14,347.
Range of school options
With 58 schools including 6 charter schools, families have meaningful choice across programs and grade levels.
High economic need in community
69% of students qualify for free or reduced lunch — above the national rate of 52.2% — reflecting broader economic challenges.
Location
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in Savannah-Chatham County?
Savannah-Chatham County has 58 public schools, serving a total of 36,326 students.
What is the graduation rate for Savannah-Chatham County?
The graduation rate is 87.1%, which is above the national average of 86.5%.
How much does Savannah-Chatham County spend per student?
Savannah-Chatham County spends $17,225 per pupil — 20% above the national average of $14,347.
What percentage of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch in Savannah-Chatham County?
69% of students in Savannah-Chatham County qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, compared to the national rate of 52.2%.
Are there charter schools in Savannah-Chatham County?
Yes — 6 of the 58 schools in Savannah-Chatham County are charter schools.
What grade levels does Savannah-Chatham County serve?
Savannah-Chatham County serves grades PK through 12, covering elementary, middle, and high school levels.
What is the opportunity score for Savannah-Chatham County?
The median opportunity score across schools in Savannah-Chatham County is 45/100. The national median is 50/100. Opportunity scores reflect long-term economic mobility prospects for children who grow up in these communities.
About This Data

All figures on this page come directly from US federal open datasets — NCES Common Core of Data, EDFacts, and the Opportunity Atlas — and we work hard to keep them accurate and up to date. That said, federal data is published on an annual cycle, so some figures may not yet reflect the very latest school-year changes or local updates. We recommend using this page as a helpful starting point and cross-checking with the school or district directly, or visiting the NCES Common Core of Data and ed.gov for the most authoritative figures before making any important decisions.