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
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
Student Attention
Lowest student:teacher ratio (Top 1%)
For the 2024 school year, there are 16 public schools serving 10,613 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 36% (versus the Georgia public school average of 35%), and reading proficiency score of 41% (versus the 39% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 15% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Georgia public school average of 63% (majority Black).

Overview

2021-2022 School Year Data
This School District
This State (GA)
# Schools
16 Schools
2,315 Schools
# Students
10,613 Students
1,744,208 Students
# Teachers
800 Teachers
117,250 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
13:1

District Rank

Catoosa County School District, which is ranked within the top 30% of all 220 school districts in Georgia (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-2021 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 88% has increased from 85% over five school years.
Definition of Terms 2021-2022 School Year Data
This School District
State Average (GA)
#66 out of 221 school districts
(Top 30%)
This chart display the overall district rank of Catoosa County  School District, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
36%
36%
This chart display the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Catoosa County  School District and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of GA by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
41%
39%
This chart display the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Catoosa County  School District and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of GA by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
88%
84%
This chart display public school graduation rate of Catoosa County  School District and public school graduation rate of GA by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Students by Ethnicity:

0.28
0.70
# American Indian Students
15 Students
3,504 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
195 Students
78,015 Students
% Asian Students
2%
5%
# Hispanic Students
582 Students
306,384 Students
% Hispanic Students
6%
18%
# Black Students
347 Students
633,654 Students
% Black Students
3%
36%
# White Students
8,999 Students
643,632 Students
% White Students
85%
37%
# Hawaiian Students
16 Students
1,805 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
459 Students
77,009 Students
% of Two or more races Students
4%
4%

Students by Grade:

# Students in PK Grade:
319
46,839
# Students in K Grade:
749
121,861
# Students in 1st Grade:
738
121,992
# Students in 2nd Grade:
731
124,041
# Students in 3rd Grade:
753
125,014
# Students in 4th Grade:
753
126,719
# Students in 5th Grade:
757
128,811
# Students in 6th Grade:
782
130,871
# Students in 7th Grade:
817
136,904
# Students in 8th Grade:
813
140,530
# Students in 9th Grade:
945
160,653
# Students in 10th Grade:
827
137,060
# Students in 11th Grade:
871
125,123
# Students in 12th Grade:
758
117,790
# Ungraded Students:
-
-

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $13,746 in this school district is less than the state median of $14,333. The school district revenue/student has grown by 6% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $12,350 is less than the state median of $13,458. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
This School District
This State (GA)
Total Revenue
$146 MM
$24,999 MM
This chart display total revenue of Catoosa County  School District and median value from total revenues of all school districts in GA by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Spending
$131 MM
$23,473 MM
This chart display total spending of Catoosa County  School District and median value from total spendings of all school districts in GA by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Revenue / Student
$13,746
$14,333
This chart display average revenue per public school student in Catoosa County  School District and average revenue per public school student of all school districts in GA by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Spending / Student
$12,350
$13,458
This chart display average spending per public school student in Catoosa County  School District and average spending per public school student of all school districts in GA by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Best Catoosa County School District Public Schools (2024)

School (Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Boynton Elementary School
Math: 43% | Reading: 57%
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
3938 Boynton Dr
Ringgold, GA 30736
(706) 866-1521
Grades: PK-5
| 594 students
Rank: #22.
Heritage Middle School
Math: 44% | Reading: 52%
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
4005 Poplar Springs Rd
Ringgold, GA 30736
(706) 937-3568
Grades: 6-8
| 881 students
Rank: #33.
Graysville Elementary School
Math: 50% | Reading: 42%
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
944 Graysville Rd
Graysville, GA 30726
(706) 937-3147
Grades: K-5
| 575 students
Rank: #44.
Woodstation Elementary School
Math: 40-44% | Reading: 45-49%
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
3404 Colbert Hollow Rd
Rock Spring, GA 30739
(706) 935-6700
Grades: PK-5
| 433 students
Rank: #55.
Ringgold Elementary School
Math: 42% | Reading: 42%
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
322 Evitt Ln
Ringgold, GA 30736
(706) 935-2912
Grades: 3-5
| 448 students
Rank: #66.
Ringgold Middle School
Math: 35% | Reading: 49%
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
217 Tiger Trl
Ringgold, GA 30736
(706) 935-3381
Grades: 6-8
| 804 students
Rank: #77.
Heritage High School
Math: 38% | Reading: 45%
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
3960 Poplar Springs Rd
Ringgold, GA 30736
(706) 937-6464
Grades: 9-12
| 1,280 students
Rank: #88.
Battlefield Elementary School
Math: 43% | Reading: 35%
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
2206 Battlefield Pkwy
Fort Oglethorpe, GA 30742
(706) 866-9183
Grades: 3-5
| 445 students
Rank: #99.
Cloud Springs Elementary School
Math: 30-34% | Reading: 30-34%
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
163 Fernwood Dr
Rossville, GA 30741
(706) 866-6640
Grades: K-5
| 302 students
Rank: #1010.
West Side Elementary School
Math: 35-39% | Reading: 25-29%
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
72 Braves Ln
Rossville, GA 30741
(706) 866-9211
Grades: PK-5
| 493 students
Rank: #1111.
Lakeview Middle School
Math: 24% | Reading: 32%
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
416 Cross St
Rossville, GA 30741
(706) 866-1040
Grades: 6-8
| 727 students
Rank: #1212.
Tiger Creek Elementary School
Math: 20-24% | Reading: 25-29%
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
134 Rhea Mcclanahan Dr
Tunnel Hill, GA 30755
(706) 935-9890
Grades: PK-5
| 480 students
Rank: #1313.
Ringgold High School
Math: 32% | Reading: 15-19%
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
29 Tiger Trl
Ringgold, GA 30736
(706) 935-2254
Grades: 9-12
| 1,058 students
Rank: #1414.
Lakeview-fort Oglethorpe High School
Math: 14% | Reading: 20-24%
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
1850 Battlefield Pkwy
Fort Oglethorpe, GA 30742
(706) 866-0342
Grades: 9-12
| 1,063 students
Rank: n/an/a
Battlefield Primary
2204 Battlefield Pkwy
Fort Oglethorpe, GA 30742
(706) 861-5778
Grades: PK-2
| 497 students
Rank: n/an/a
340 Evitt Ln
Ringgold, GA 30736
(706) 937-5437
Grades: PK-2
| 533 students

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools belong to Catoosa County School District?
Catoosa County School District manages 16 public schools serving 10,613 students.
What is the rank of Catoosa County School District?
Catoosa County School District is ranked #65 out of 220 school districts in Georgia (top 30%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2020-2021 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Georgia school districts for: Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%) and Lowest student:teacher ratio (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Catoosa County School District?
85% of Catoosa County School District students are White, 6% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Two or more races, 3% 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 15:1.
What is Catoosa County School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $12,350 is less than the state median of $13,458. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • District size: 16 schools
  • Grades: PK-12
  • Enrollment: 10,613 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 15%
  • : 88% (Btm 50% in GA)
  • : Top 30%
  • : 36% (Top 50%)
  • : 41% (Top 30%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), GA Dept. of Education

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