For the 2026 school year, there are 3 public high schools serving 3,271 students in Catoosa County, GA.
The top-ranked public high schools in Catoosa County, GA are Heritage High School, Ringgold High School and Lakeview-fort Oglethorpe High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Catoosa County, GA public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 48% (versus the Georgia public high school average of 35%), and reading proficiency score of 42% (versus the 43% statewide average). High schools in Catoosa County have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of Georgia public high schools.
Catoosa County, GA public high school have a Graduation Rate of 90%, which is more than the Georgia average of 85%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Ringgold High School, with 91% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Georgia or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 16% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is less than the Georgia public high school average of 65% (majority Black).
Best Public High Schools in Catoosa County (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Heritage High School
(Math: 56% | Reading: 45%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
3960 Poplar Springs Rd
Ringgold, GA 30736
(706) 937-6464
Ringgold, GA 30736
(706) 937-6464
Gr: 9-12 | 1,268 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 12%
Rank: #22.
Ringgold High School
(Math: 49% | Reading: 45%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
29 Tiger Trl
Ringgold, GA 30736
(706) 935-2254
Ringgold, GA 30736
(706) 935-2254
Gr: 9-12 | 1,052 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 14%
Rank: #33.
Lakeview-fort Oglethorpe High School
(Math: 37% | Reading: 36%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1850 Battlefield Pkwy
Fort Oglethorpe, GA 30742
(706) 866-0342
Fort Oglethorpe, GA 30742
(706) 866-0342
Gr: 9-12 | 963 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 28%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public high schools in Catoosa County, GA?
The top-ranked public high schools in Catoosa County, GA include Heritage High School, Ringgold High School and Lakeview-fort Oglethorpe High School.
How many public high schools are located in Catoosa County?
3 public high schools are located in Catoosa County.
What is the racial composition of students in Catoosa County?
Catoosa County public high schools minority enrollment is 16% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is less than the Georgia public high schools average of 65% (majority Black).
Which public high schools in Catoosa County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public high schools in Catoosa County include: Ringgold High School vs. Heritage High School, Lakeview-fort Oglethorpe High School vs. Heritage High School, Heritage High School vs. Ringgold High School
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