Catoosa County School District
School District · Ringgold, Georgia
Avg Rating
6.7
out of 10
Schools
16
10 elem, 3 mid, 3 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$14,153
Student-Teacher Ratio
12.5:1
Avg Rating
6.7
out of 10
Schools
16
10 elem, 3 mid, 3 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$14,153
Student-Teacher Ratio
12.5:1
How this district compares
Georgia rank
#76 of 179
districts by avg. composite
Vs. state average
+0.4
above Georgia avg
Per-pupil spending
$14,153
+$25 vs Georgia median
District size
10,175 students
Much larger than Georgia median
About Catoosa County
Catoosa County is a Ringgold, Georgia school district serving 16 schools. The district educates 10,175 students with a student-teacher ratio of 12.5:1. The district invests $14,153 per student annually.
With an average rating of 6.7/10, Catoosa County demonstrates solid academic performance.
The highest-rated school in the district is Cloud Springs Elementary School, which has a composite score of 8.5/10.
In standardized testing, Catoosa County students show an average math proficiency of 42.8% and ELA proficiency of 41.5%.
The district includes 10 elementary schools , 3 middle schools , and 3 high schools.
District Map
Schools in Catoosa County, colored by MySchoolScout rank. Click a pin for details.
District Average Test Scores
Average proficiency across all schools in Catoosa County with test data.
Schools in Catoosa County
16 schools Elementary Schools 10
District Details
- State
- Georgia
- City
- Ringgold
- Total Enrollment
- 10,175
- Teachers (FTE)
- 815
- Child Poverty Rate
- 0.1%
- Data Year
- 2023
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in Catoosa County?
Catoosa County has 16 schools in total — 10 elementary, 3 middle, and 3 high schools. You can explore each school's ratings and details on this page.
What is the average rating for Catoosa County?
The average composite rating for Catoosa County is 6.7/10. This score is calculated from the individual ratings of all schools with academic data in the district.
What is the per-pupil spending in Catoosa County?
Catoosa County spends $14,153 per student per year.
What is the student-teacher ratio in Catoosa County?
The average student-teacher ratio in Catoosa County is 12.5:1.
What is the top-rated school in Catoosa County?
Cloud Springs Elementary School is the highest-rated school in Catoosa County with a composite score of 8.5/10.
What are the test scores in Catoosa County?
Across schools in Catoosa County with test data, the average math proficiency is 42.8% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 41.5%. These figures represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding grade-level standards.
How does Catoosa County compare to other districts in Georgia?
Catoosa County has an average school rating of 6.7/10 across 16 schools. Families can compare this to other districts in Georgia by visiting individual district pages. Factors like school size, available programs, and community demographics also play a role in choosing the right fit.
How does MySchoolScout rate schools?
MySchoolScout ratings are based on a comprehensive methodology that weighs Academic Performance (50%), Student Growth (20%), Equity (15%), and Learning Environment (15%). Learn more about our rating system on our methodology page.
District Averages
- Overall Rating
- 6.7/10
- Math Proficiency
- 42.8%
- ELA Proficiency
- 41.5%
Resources
How We Rate Schools
Every school receives a composite score from 1 to 10 based on four pillars: Academic Performance (50%), Student Growth (20%), Equity (15%), and Learning Environment (15%). Scores are built from publicly available data including standardized test results, enrollment figures, and school climate indicators.
Read our full methodologyOther School Districts in GA
Compare Catoosa County with neighboring districts in the state.
- Gwinnett County (140)
- Dekalb County (131)
- Cobb County (110)
- Fulton County (106)
- Atlanta Public Schools (87)
- Clayton County (67)
- Savannah-chatham County (58)
- Muscogee County (53)
- Henry County (50)
- Richmond County (50)
- Forsyth County (42)
- Cherokee County (37)
- Hall County (37)
- Houston County (37)
- Bibb County (35)
- Douglas County (35)
- Paulding County (33)
- Columbia County (30)
- Coweta County (29)
- Department of Juvenile Justice (28)
- Carroll County (24)
- Fayette County (24)
- Dougherty County (22)
- Newton County (22)
Data from NCES Common Core of Data, Georgia Dept. of Education, and U.S. Census ACS for the 2023–24 school year. Rankings computed by MySchoolScout. See all data sources.
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