For the 2026 school year, there are 7 public schools serving 5,480 students in Ringgold, GA (there are 1 private school, serving 5 private students). 100% of all K-12 students in Ringgold, GA are educated in public schools (compared to the GA state average of 92%).
The top-ranked public schools in Ringgold, GA are Heritage Middle School, Ringgold Middle School and Heritage High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Ringgold, GA public schools have an average math proficiency score of 53% (versus the Georgia public school average of 39%), and reading proficiency score of 48% (versus the 40% statewide average). Schools in Ringgold have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of Georgia public schools.
Minority enrollment is 14% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Georgia public school average of 66% (majority Black).
Best Public Schools in Ringgold, GA (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Heritage Middle School
(Math: 59% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
4005 Poplar Springs Rd
Ringgold, GA 30736
(706) 937-3568
Ringgold, GA 30736
(706) 937-3568
Gr: 6-8 | 858 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 12%
Rank: #22.
Ringgold Middle School
(Math: 55% | Reading: 49%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
217 Tiger Trl
Ringgold, GA 30736
(706) 935-3381
Ringgold, GA 30736
(706) 935-3381
Gr: 6-8 | 725 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 14%
Rank: #33.
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: #44.
Boynton Elementary School
(Math: 45% | Reading: 52%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
3938 Boynton Dr
Ringgold, GA 30736
(706) 866-1521
Ringgold, GA 30736
(706) 866-1521
Gr: PK-5 | 580 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 14%
Rank: #55.
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: #66.
Ringgold Elementary School
(Math: 42% | Reading: 39%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
322 Evitt Ln
Ringgold, GA 30736
(706) 935-2912
Ringgold, GA 30736
(706) 935-2912
Gr: 3-5 | 445 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 18%
Rank: n/an/a
340 Evitt Ln
Ringgold, GA 30736
(706) 937-5437
Ringgold, GA 30736
(706) 937-5437
Gr: PK-2 | 552 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 20%
Ringgold, Georgia Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
307 Cleveland Street
Ringgold, GA 30736
(706) 965-6067
Ringgold, GA 30736
(706) 965-6067
Northwest Psychoeducational Program (Closed 2023)
Special Education School
307 Cleveland St.
Ringgold, GA 30736
(706) 965-4052
Ringgold, GA 30736
(706) 965-4052
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in Ringgold, GA?
The top-ranked public schools in Ringgold, GA include Heritage Middle School, Ringgold Middle School and Heritage High School.
How many public schools are located in Ringgold?
7 public schools are located in Ringgold.
What percentage of students in Ringgold go to public school?
100% of all K-12 students in Ringgold are educated in public schools (compared to the GA state average of 92%).
What is the racial composition of students in Ringgold?
Ringgold public schools minority enrollment is 14% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Georgia public schools average of 66% (majority Black).
Which public schools in Ringgold are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public schools in Ringgold include: Ringgold High School vs. Heritage High School, Heritage High School vs. Ringgold High School, Ringgold Middle School vs. Heritage Middle School
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