For the 2026 school year, there are 11 public schools serving 7,931 students in Catoosa County, GA (there are , serving 36 private students). 100% of all K-12 students in Catoosa County, GA are educated in public schools (compared to the GA state average of 91%).
The top-ranked public schools in Catoosa County, GA are Heritage Middle School, Graysville Elementary School and Ringgold Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Catoosa County, GA public schools have an average math proficiency score of 51% (versus the Georgia public school average of 39%), and reading proficiency score of 47% (versus the 40% statewide average). Schools in Catoosa County have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of Georgia public schools.
Minority enrollment is 16% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Georgia public school average of 65% (majority Black).
Best Public Schools in Catoosa County (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 | 890 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 11%
Rank: #22.
Graysville Elementary School
(Math: 56% | Reading: 49%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
944 Graysville Rd
Graysville, GA 30726
(706) 937-3147
Graysville, GA 30726
(706) 937-3147
Gr: PK-5 | 550 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 17%
Rank: #33.
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 | 764 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 14%
Rank: #44.
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 | 1,263 student Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 12%
Rank: #55.
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 | 585 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 14%
Rank: #66.
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 | 1,020 student Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 12%
Rank: #77.
Battlefield Elementary School
(Math: 43% | Reading: 42%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
2206 Battlefield Pkwy
Fort Oglethorpe, GA 30742
(706) 866-9183
Fort Oglethorpe, GA 30742
(706) 866-9183
Gr: 3-5 | 421 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 23%
Rank: #88.
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 | 428 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 16%
Rank: #99.
Lakeview-fort Oglethorpe High School
(Math: 37% | Reading: 36%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1850 Battlefield Pkwy
Fort Oglethorpe, GA 30742
(706) 866-0342
Fort Oglethorpe, GA 30742
(706) 866-0342
Gr: 9-12 | 988 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 26%
Rank: n/an/a
2204 Battlefield Pkwy
Fort Oglethorpe, GA 30742
(706) 861-5778
Fort Oglethorpe, GA 30742
(706) 861-5778
Gr: PK-2 | 468 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 25%
Rank: n/an/a
340 Evitt Ln
Ringgold, GA 30736
(706) 937-5437
Ringgold, GA 30736
(706) 937-5437
Gr: PK-2 | 554 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 18%
Catoosa County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
307 Cleveland Street
Ringgold, GA 30736
(706) 965-6067
Ringgold, GA 30736
(706) 965-6067
Catoosa Crossroads Academy (Closed 2012)
Alternative School
2 Barnhardt Circle
Fort Oglethorpe, GA 30742
(706) 861-2772
Fort Oglethorpe, GA 30742
(706) 861-2772
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 Catoosa County, GA?
The top-ranked public schools in Catoosa County, GA include Heritage Middle School, Graysville Elementary School and Ringgold Middle School.
How many public schools are located in Catoosa County?
11 public schools are located in Catoosa County.
What percentage of students in Catoosa County go to public school?
100% of all K-12 students in Catoosa County are educated in public schools (compared to the GA state average of 91%).
What is the racial composition of students in Catoosa County?
Catoosa County public schools minority enrollment is 16% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Georgia public schools average of 65% (majority Black).
Which public schools in Catoosa County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public schools in Catoosa County include: Ringgold High School vs. Heritage High School, Lakeview-fort Oglethorpe High School vs. Heritage High School, Ringgold Elementary School vs. Boynton Elementary School
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