Catoosa County School District
School District · Ringgold, Georgia
Avg Rating
7.0
out of 10
Schools
16
10 elem, 3 mid, 3 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$14,153
Student-Teacher Ratio
12.5:1
Avg Rating
7.0
out of 10
Schools
16
10 elem, 3 mid, 3 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$14,153
Student-Teacher Ratio
12.5:1
Evaluating Catoosa County?
A district shares budget, policy, and attendance zones across its schools — use this page to judge Catoosa County as a whole, then compare how its individual schools differ.
Shortlist starter
Start with these real page-level signals, then use the full table and map below.
Heritage Middle School
Ringgold · Middle. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
Graysville Elementary School
Graysville · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
Ringgold Middle School
Ringgold · Middle. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
How this district compares
Georgia rank
#55 of 179
districts by avg. composite
Vs. state average
+0.7
above Georgia avg
Per-pupil spending
$14,153
+$25 vs Georgia median
District size
10,175 students
Much larger than Georgia median
The short answer
Catoosa County ranks #55 of 179 Georgia districts by overall school rating. Catoosa County's schools with real test data average 7.0/10 across 14 schools. Its top-rated schools are Heritage Middle School (8.4/10), Graysville Elementary School (7.9/10), and Ringgold Middle School (7.8/10). Schools with estimated (proxy) scores are excluded from this ranking.
Rates 7.3/10 despite 82% of students being economically disadvantaged. That's about 1.1 points higher than its student-poverty level predicts. Roughly as clean a case of strong results without an affluent-ZIP price tag as you'll find among Catoosa County schools.
STAAR proficiency rose +13.3 points from 2022 to 2024. That's the biggest jump among Catoosa County schools across the two most recent comparable testing years.
Top-Rated Schools in Catoosa County
Ranked by MySchoolScout composite rating using only schools with real test data (14 of 16). "Value" = points above what student poverty predicts. Estimated (proxy) scores are excluded.
| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Heritage Middle School | 8.4 / 10 |
| 2 | Graysville Elementary School | 7.9 / 10 |
| 3 | Ringgold Middle School | 7.8 / 10 |
| 4 | Heritage High School | 7.4 / 10 |
| 5 | Cloud Springs Elementary School | 7.3 / 10 |
| 6 | Ringgold High School | 7.1 / 10 |
| 7 | Ringgold Elementary School | 7.1 / 10 |
| 8 | Battlefield Elementary School | 7.0 / 10 |
| 9 | Boynton Elementary School | 6.9 / 10 |
| 10 | Woodstation Elementary School | 6.7 / 10 |
See all 16 schools — including those with estimated data — in the full directory below. How we rate schools.
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 7.0/10, Catoosa County demonstrates solid academic performance.
The highest-rated school in the district is Heritage Middle School, which has a composite score of 8.4/10.
In standardized testing, Catoosa County students show an average math proficiency of 55.7% and ELA proficiency of 58.9%.
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 7.0/10. 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?
Heritage Middle School is the highest-rated school in Catoosa County with a composite score of 8.4/10.
What are the test scores in Catoosa County?
Across schools in Catoosa County with test data, the average math proficiency is 55.7% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 58.9%. 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 7.0/10 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 blend student growth, poverty-adjusted academic performance, and learning environment — plus college readiness for high schools. Weights vary by school level, and equity data is shown for context without being factored into the score. Learn more about our rating system on our methodology page.
District Averages
- Overall Rating
- 7.0/10
- Math Proficiency
- 55.7%
- ELA Proficiency
- 58.9%
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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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