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#506 of 2,268 schools in GA

Top 22% in state

Ringgold Middle School

Middle School · Catoosa County · Ringgold, GA

A Catoosa County middle school serving grades 6th – 8th.

217 Tiger Trl, Ringgold, GA 30736

  • Math 47% vs GA 42% (2024)
  • Reading 47% vs GA 42% (2024)
  • 12.5:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress7.8Very Good40%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data15
Annual Change-3.46 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2024
TrendDeclining
Academics7.2Very Good35%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency46.9% (2024 GA)
Reading/ELA Proficiency46.9% (2024 GA)
Math vs. State Avg+4.8 pts
Reading vs. State Avg+5.1 pts
Overall Proficiency47% (2024 GA, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)48% (model expectation from 2024 GA)
vs. Expected-1.6 pts
Adjusted Percentile59th
Resources & Environment8.7Excellent25%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio12.5:1
District spending per student$14,153
Chronic Absenteeism19.5%

Students at Ringgold Middle School score 47% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 48%).

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2024 GA proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. GA average.

Math Proficiency47%(2024 GA)
School
State
42%(2024 GA)
ELA Proficiency47%(2024 GA)
School
State
42%(2024 GA)

Trend

→ Steady

Proficiency is down 41 points across the 16-year record (2009–2024) and has held near 47% recently.

Show all 15 years
2009
Math
84%
ELA
92%
2010
Math
84%
ELA
92%
2011
Math
88%
ELA
95%
2012
Math
90%
ELA
96%
2013
Math
91%
ELA
98%
2014
Math
42%
ELA
40%
2015
Math
55%
ELA
44%
2016
Math
62%
ELA
43%
2017
Math
61%
ELA
47%
2018
Math
61%
ELA
53%
2019
Math
61%
ELA
53%
2020*
Math
35%
ELA
49%
2021*
Math
35%
ELA
49%
2022
Math
55%
ELA
49%
2024
Math
47%
ELA
47%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 63% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 63% (multi-year average, 2009-2024)

* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.

Based on 30 test records from GA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

Equity & diversity

Shown separately, not included in the overall score

Free/reduced lunch

53.1%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

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The neighborhood

Where Ringgold Middle School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.

Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.

Getting around & local context

  • Walk 53Somewhat Walkable
  • Bike 38Somewhat Bikeable
  • City Safety: High2,613/100K

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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Ringgold), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details

Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.

Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)

Median income

$83,896

Median home value

$233,600

Median rent

$957/mo

College educated

26.7%

Homeownership

84.3%

Poverty rate

6.1%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 30736; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

Gifted & Talented ProgramAvailable
This school offers a gifted and talented program for qualifying students.·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

2 in Catoosa County

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Heritage Middle SchoolEnrollment path unverified8.46–8Not available890Compare →
Lakeview Middle SchoolEnrollment path unverified5.96–8Not available635Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.

Catoosa County

Schools in district
16
Rank in district
#3 of 16
District spending per student
$14,153NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
12.6%Census SAIPE · 2024

Ringgold Middle School is listed in Catoosa County; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Ringgold Middle School

Ringgold Middle School is a public middle school in Ringgold, GA, part of Catoosa County, serving approximately 764 students in grades 6th-8th with a 12.5:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.8 out of 10 and ranks #506 of 2,268 schools in GA. State assessment records show 63% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 63% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Ringgold Middle School

What grades does Ringgold Middle School serve?

Ringgold Middle School serves students in grades 6th through 8th.

How many students attend Ringgold Middle School?

Ringgold Middle School has an enrollment of approximately 764 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Ringgold Middle School?

The student-teacher ratio at Ringgold Middle School is 12.5:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Ringgold Middle School rank in GA?

Ringgold Middle School ranks #506 of 2,268 schools in GA.

What is Ringgold Middle School's MySchoolScout rating?

Ringgold Middle School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.8 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.

What are the test scores at Ringgold Middle School?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Ringgold Middle School has 63% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 63% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).

Is Ringgold Middle School a charter school?

No, Ringgold Middle School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is Ringgold Middle School a Title I school?

No, Ringgold Middle School is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Ringgold Middle School?

53.1% of students at Ringgold Middle School qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.

School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)

Grades
6th – 8th
Enrollment
764
Student-Teacher Ratio
12.5:1
Teachers (FTE)
61
Type
regular
Setting
Large Suburb
County
Catoosa County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
19.5%
Area population (ZIP 30736)
44,134
Area average commute
25.1 min
Area median age
41.4
About this school's data

Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.

School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
  • Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
MySchoolScout rating and rank
MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
  • Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
  • Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
Math proficiency
State department of education · 2024 GA · Medium confidence
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Source period: 2024 GA. A newer release may be available.
  • Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
Reading/ELA proficiency
State department of education · 2024 GA · Medium confidence
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Source period: 2024 GA. A newer release may be available.
  • Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
Student progress (growth)
NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
  • Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
  • Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
  • Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 30736; this does not measure the attendance area.
Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.

Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2024; directory SY 2023–24

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