Catoosa County Schools & Education
Catoosa County, Georgia
NCES 2022-23 public school data and FY 2022 school-finance dataSchool Score
53/100
Percentile-style score
Score Band
Midrange Signal
Graduation Rate
90.0%
National avg 87.5%
Education Statistics
Graduation Rate
90.0%
National avg 87.5%
State avg 88.1%
Per-Pupil Spending
$7,653
National avg $13,239
State avg $7,405
School Score
53/100
Percentile-style score
State avg 50/100
State Score Position
#68
of 159 counties by score
Education Data Brief: Catoosa County
Measured School Summary
Catoosa County performs at an average level with a school score of 53/100 and a solid graduation rate of 90.0%.
Funding Context
At $7,653 per pupil, Catoosa County operates with limited funding, which may constrain staffing, materials, and extracurricular offerings.
Neighbor Context
Its school score is 7% above the Georgia average, and its graduation rate exceeds the state average by 1.9 percentage points, while per-pupil spending is 3% higher than the state norm.
School Data Brief
How to read Catoosa County before comparing districts
County-level education data is best used as a screening layer. It summarizes the local school environment, then points you toward the district and school records that matter for local review.
Local context that changes the interpretation
16 public schools and 1 district are represented below. Use those school and district records to confirm whether the county-level context fits the neighborhoods you are actually considering.
Overall screen
53/100
Mixed county signal. Ranks #68 of 159 Georgia counties with school score data.
Completion
90.0%
1.9 pts above the state average
Funding context
$7,653
$248 above the state average
School coverage
16
1 district represented in the county school list.
Start with measured county context
This county needs a closer look at district mix, school level, and local context. Compare the score, graduation rate, and spending together rather than treating any single metric as final.
Check the local school mix
Catoosa County has 16 public schools across 1 district, so school-level fit can vary inside the county.
Verify local rules
Use this page as county-level context, then confirm attendance zones, transportation, special programs, and current school boundaries with local districts.
What Catoosa County school data means before you move
County averages are useful for screening, but parents choose addresses, grade pathways, and district rules. This brief turns the public data into the checks that matter before you sign a lease or mortgage.
Dominant-district county
Catoosa County carries most of the listed public-school system, with 16 of 16 schools. Start there, then verify whether your target address sits inside that district slice.
State position
#68
of 159 Georgia counties with school score data. The county score is 3 points above the state average.
Data confidence
Usable
3 of 5 county signals are present, and 100% of listed schools report enrollment. Compare schools, then verify missing fields locally.
K-12 continuity check
These are the largest visible district slices in the county data. They show whether elementary, middle, and high school records appear together or whether a family needs to investigate transition points.
Catoosa County
Elementary to high school visible
10,426 students
16 listed schools in this county slice.
District reality check
Catoosa County is the largest listed district slice, with 16 schools. County pages do not prove address assignment, so verify boundaries with local district tools.
What the data cannot tell you
NCES records do not confirm current attendance zones, private-school options, transfer approvals, program capacity, transportation, or whether a listed school is available to a specific address.
Questions to ask before choosing an address
Which district actually serves the addresses we are considering in Catoosa County?
Which attendance zones, transfer rules, and transportation policies apply inside the local district?
What changes at the elementary-to-middle and middle-to-high transitions in the district pathway we would likely use?
If we need a program not visible in the NCES flags, which district office can confirm current offerings?
Are the largest listed schools the ones our address can actually attend, or are they only county-level context?
Education Overview
About Schools in Catoosa County, Georgia
This context is screened for neutral school-data wording and should be read alongside the current metrics on this page. It is not school advice.
Suburban Excellence in Catoosa County
Catoosa County operates 16 public schools that serve a total of 10,426 students. The system is well-distributed with 10 elementary schools, three middle schools, and three high schools under a single district.
Unified District Serving a Growing Population
The Catoosa County school district manages the entire local student body of over 10,000 students. The district maintains traditional public school offerings across its 16 campuses with no charter schools currently in operation.
Large Suburban Campuses Near the Border
The majority of schools are in suburban locales, creating a consistent neighborhood feel for the average student body of 652. Heritage High School is the largest in the county with 1,242 students, representing the area's modern, large-scale facilities.
School Overview
Total Schools
16
in Catoosa County
Reported Enrollment
10,426
16 schools reporting
School Districts
1
district
Charter Schools
0
0% of total
School Level Breakdown
1 School District in Catoosa County
16 Public Schools in Catoosa County
Sorted by reported enrollment. Dedicated profile pages are available for 3 high-enrollment schools; every NCES public school remains listed here.
NCES 2022-23 public school data and FY 2022 school-finance dataLevel
Showing 16 of 16 matching schools
| School Name | Profile | District | Location | Grades | Type / Flags | Reported Enrollment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Heritage High School | Profile | Catoosa County | Ringgold, 30736Rural: Fringe | 9–12 | High | 1,242 |
| Ringgold High School | Profile | Catoosa County | Ringgold, 30736Suburb: Large | 9–12 | High | 1,053 |
| Lakeview-Fort Oglethorpe High School | Profile | Catoosa County | Fort Oglethorpe, 30742Suburb: Large | 9–12 | High | 1,023 |
| Heritage Middle School | Record | Catoosa County | Ringgold, 30736Rural: Fringe | 6–8 | Middle | 882 |
| Ringgold Middle School | Record | Catoosa County | Ringgold, 30736Suburb: Large | 6–8 | Middle | 765 |
| Lakeview Middle School | Record | Catoosa County | Rossville, 30741Suburb: Large | 6–8 | Middle | 690 |
| Boynton Elementary School | Record | Catoosa County | Ringgold, 30736Suburb: Large | PK–5 | Primary | 602 |
| Graysville Elementary School | Record | Catoosa County | Graysville, 30726Suburb: Large | KG–5 | Primary | 591 |
| Ringgold Primary School | Record | Catoosa County | Ringgold, 30736Rural: Fringe | PK–2 | Primary | 552 |
| West Side Elementary School | Record | Catoosa County | Rossville, 30741Suburb: Large | PK–5 | Primary | 508 |
| Battlefield Primary | Record | Catoosa County | Ft Oglethorpe, 30742Suburb: Large | PK–2 | Primary | 492 |
| Tiger Creek Elementary School | Record | Catoosa County | Tunnel Hill, 30755Rural: Fringe | PK–5 | Primary | 477 |
| Ringgold Elementary School | Record | Catoosa County | Ringgold, 30736Rural: Fringe | 3–5 | Primary | 441 |
| Battlefield Elementary School | Record | Catoosa County | Fort Oglethorpe, 30742Suburb: Large | 3–5 | Primary | 429 |
| Woodstation Elementary School | Record | Catoosa County | Rock Spring, 30739Rural: Distant | PK–5 | Primary | 400 |
| Cloud Springs Elementary School | Record | Catoosa County | Rossville, 30741Suburb: Large | KG–5 | Primary | 279 |
Heritage High School
Catoosa County
Ringgold, 30736 / Rural: Fringe
Ringgold High School
Catoosa County
Ringgold, 30736 / Suburb: Large
Lakeview-Fort Oglethorpe High School
Catoosa County
Fort Oglethorpe, 30742 / Suburb: Large
Graysville Elementary School
Catoosa County
Graysville, 30726 / Suburb: Large
West Side Elementary School
Catoosa County
Rossville, 30741 / Suburb: Large
Tiger Creek Elementary School
Catoosa County
Tunnel Hill, 30755 / Rural: Fringe
Battlefield Elementary School
Catoosa County
Fort Oglethorpe, 30742 / Suburb: Large
Woodstation Elementary School
Catoosa County
Rock Spring, 30739 / Rural: Distant
Cloud Springs Elementary School
Catoosa County
Rossville, 30741 / Suburb: Large
Education Funding Detail
Annual Per-Pupil Expenditure
$7,653
State avg $7,405
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Schools in Catoosa County, Georgia — FAQ
What does the school system look like in Catoosa County, Georgia?
Catoosa County operates 16 public schools that serve a total of 10,426 students. The system is well-distributed with 10 elementary schools, three middle schools, and three high schools under a single district.
What are the major school districts in Catoosa County, Georgia?
The Catoosa County school district manages the entire local student body of over 10,000 students. The district maintains traditional public school offerings across its 16 campuses with no charter schools currently in operation.
What is the school experience like in Catoosa County?
The majority of schools are in suburban locales, creating a consistent neighborhood feel for the average student body of 652. Heritage High School is the largest in the county with 1,242 students, representing the area's modern, large-scale facilities.
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Data Sources
Education data sourced from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) Common Core of Data and School District Finance Survey. School scores are derived composite metrics based on available NCES graduation-rate and school-finance signals.
Data is informational only. Coverage varies by county and reporting year. Not for use as the sole basis for educational decisions.