Catoosa County School District

307 Cleveland Street
Ringgold, GA 30736
(District boundaries shown in map)
: 
8/
10
Top 30%

Top Rankings

Catoosa County School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Georgia for:

Category
Attribute
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 20%)
Science Proficiency
Highest science proficiency (Top 20%)
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2026-27 school year, there are 16 public schools serving 10,134 students in Catoosa County School District. This district's average testing ranking is 8/10, which is in the top 30% of public schools in Georgia.
Public Schools in Catoosa County School District have an average math proficiency score of 47% (versus the Georgia public school average of 39%), and reading proficiency score of 42% (versus the 40% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 19% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Georgia public school average of 66% (majority Black).

Overview

This School District
This State (GA)
# Schools
16 Schools
2,328 Schools
# Students
10,134 Students
1,744,103 Students
# Teachers
789 Teachers
121,690 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
13:1

Student By Grade

District Rank

Catoosa County School District, which is ranked within the top 30% of all 219 school districts in Georgia (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 90% has increased from 88% over five school years.
This School District
State Average (GA)
#49 out of 222 school districts
(Top 30%)

Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓

47%
39%

Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓

42%
40%

Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓

48%
40%
90%
84.4%

Showing 2014–2023. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓

(2022-23)
22.1%
26.2%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.33
0.72

Showing 2014–2023. Full 30-year historical data available below ↓

% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
2%
5%

Showing 2014–2023. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓

% Hispanic
7%
20%

Showing 2014–2023. Full 23-year historical data available below ↓

% Black
4%
36%

Showing 2014–2023. Full 30-year historical data available below ↓

% White
81%
34%

Showing 2014–2023. Full 30-year historical data available below ↓

% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
6%
5%

Showing 2014–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓

All Ethnic Groups

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $15,303 in this school district is less than the state median of $17,023. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $18,309 is higher than the state median of $16,127. The school district spending/student has grown by 19% over four school years.
This School District
This State (GA)
Total Revenue
$155 MM
$29,690 MM

Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓

Spending
$186 MM
$28,127 MM

Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓

Revenue / Student
$15,303
$17,023

Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓

Spending / Student
$18,309
$16,127

Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓

Best Catoosa County School District Public Schools (2026-27)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Heritage Middle School
(Math: 59% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
4005 Poplar Springs Rd
Ringgold, GA 30736
(706) 937-3568
Gr: 6-8 | 858 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 12%
Rank: #22.
Graysville Elementary School
(Math: 56% | Reading: 49%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
944 Graysville Rd
Graysville, GA 30726
(706) 937-3147
Gr: PK-5 | 548 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 18%
Rank: #33.
Ringgold Middle School
(Math: 55% | Reading: 49%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
217 Tiger Trl
Ringgold, GA 30736
(706) 935-3381
Gr: 6-8 | 725 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 14%
Rank: #44.
Heritage High School
(Math: 56% | Reading: 45%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
3960 Poplar Springs Rd
Ringgold, GA 30736
(706) 937-6464
Gr: 9-12 | 1,268 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 12%
Rank: #55.
Boynton Elementary School
(Math: 45% | Reading: 52%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
3938 Boynton Dr
Ringgold, GA 30736
(706) 866-1521
Gr: PK-5 | 580 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 14%
Rank: #66.
Ringgold High School
(Math: 49% | Reading: 45%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
29 Tiger Trl
Ringgold, GA 30736
(706) 935-2254
Gr: 9-12 | 1,052 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 14%
Rank: #77.
Battlefield Elementary School
(Math: 43% | Reading: 42%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
2206 Battlefield Pkwy
Fort Oglethorpe, GA 30742
(706) 866-9183
Gr: 3-5 | 426 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 23%
Rank: #88.
Woodstation Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
3404 Colbert Hollow Rd
Rock Spring, GA 30739
(706) 935-6700
Gr: PK-5 | 415 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 11%
Rank: #99.
Ringgold Elementary School
(Math: 42% | Reading: 39%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
322 Evitt Ln
Ringgold, GA 30736
(706) 935-2912
Gr: 3-5 | 445 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 18%
Rank: #1010.
Lakeview-fort Oglethorpe High School
(Math: 37% | Reading: 36%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
1850 Battlefield Pkwy
Fort Oglethorpe, GA 30742
(706) 866-0342
Gr: 9-12 | 963 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 28%
Rank: #1111.
Cloud Springs Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
163 Fernwood Dr
Rossville, GA 30741
(706) 866-6640
Gr: PK-5 | 346 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 27%
Rank: #1212.
Lakeview Middle School
(Math: 34% | Reading: 30%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
416 Cross St
Rossville, GA 30741
(706) 866-1040
Gr: 6-8 | 647 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 28%
Rank: #1313.
Tiger Creek Elementary School
(Math: 33% | Reading: 30%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
134 Rhea Mcclanahan Dr
Tunnel Hill, GA 30755
(706) 935-9890
Gr: PK-5 | 400 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 16%
Rank: #1414.
West Side Elementary School
(Math: 33% | Reading: 19%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
72 Braves Ln
Rossville, GA 30741
(706) 866-9211
Gr: PK-5 | 471 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 32%
Rank: n/an/a
Battlefield Primary
2204 Battlefield Pkwy
Fort Oglethorpe, GA 30742
(706) 861-5778
Gr: PK-2 | 438 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 28%
Rank: n/an/a
340 Evitt Ln
Ringgold, GA 30736
(706) 937-5437
Gr: PK-2 | 552 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 20%

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools belong to Catoosa County School District?
Catoosa County School District manages 16 public schools serving 10,134 students.
What is the rank of Catoosa County School District?
Catoosa County School District is ranked #53 out of 219 school districts in Georgia (top 30%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Georgia school districts for: Highest math proficiency (Top 20%), Highest science proficiency (Top 20%) and Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Catoosa County School District?
81% of Catoosa County School District students are White, 7% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are Two or more races, 4% of students are Black, and 2% of students are Asian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Catoosa County School District?
Catoosa County School District has a student/teacher ratio of 13:1, which is lower than the Georgia state average of 14:1.
What is Catoosa County School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $18,309 is higher than the state median of $16,127. The school district spending/student has grown by 19% over four school years.

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Quick Facts (26-27)

  • District size: 16 schools
  • Grades: PK-12
  • Enrollment: 10,134 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 19%
  • : 90% (Top 50% in GA)
  • : Top 30%
  • : 47% (Top 20%)
  • : 42% (Top 30%)
  • : 48% (Top 20%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), GA Dept. of Education

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