Gordon Lee Middle School

311 Students

Middle School 6th - 8th

School Overview

Gordon Lee Middle School, located in Chickamauga, Georgia, is a highly regarded public middle school that serves as a central pillar of the Chickamauga City Schools system. The school is known for its strong emphasis on academic excellence, character development, and a supportive community atmosphere. By maintaining a smaller school environment, Gordon Lee is able to provide a personalized learning experience that fosters close relationships between students, faculty, and families, ensuring that each student receives individual attention as they navigate the critical middle school years.

Beyond its core curriculum, Gordon Lee Middle School offers a diverse array of extracurricular activities, including competitive athletics, fine arts programs, and various student clubs. These programs are designed to help students discover their passions and develop leadership skills outside of the classroom. With a commitment to preparing students for the rigors of high school and beyond, the school prides itself on high performance standards and a long-standing tradition of excellence, making it a cornerstone of the historic Chickamauga community.

311

Total Students

22.6

Full-Time Teachers

13.8

Student/Teacher Ratio

22.2%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Gordon Lee Middle School
Demographic	Student Count
White	296
Hispanic	8
Asian	2
Two or More	5

White
296 (95.2 %)
Hispanic
8 (2.6 %)
Two or More
5 (1.6 %)
Asian
2 (0.6 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Middle School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Chickamauga City
Phone:	(706)382-3100
Grade Range:	6th - 8th
Total Students:	311
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	22.6
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	13.8
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	45
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	24

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Grade 6 100

Grade 7 95

Grade 8 116