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Best Catoosa County Public Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 11 public schools serving 7,931 students in Catoosa County, GA (there are 3 private schools, serving 44 private students). 99% of all K-12 students in Catoosa County, GA are educated in public schools (compared to the GA state average of 92%).
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 66% (majority Black).

Best Public Schools in Catoosa County (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Heritage Middle School
(Math: 59% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
4005 Poplar Springs Rd
Ringgold, GA 30736
(706) 937-3568
Gr: 6-8 | 858 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 12%
Rank: #22.
Graysville Elementary School
(Math: 56% | Reading: 49%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
944 Graysville Rd
Graysville, GA 30726
(706) 937-3147
Gr: PK-5 | 548 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 18%
Rank: #33.
Ringgold Middle School
(Math: 55% | Reading: 49%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
217 Tiger Trl
Ringgold, GA 30736
(706) 935-3381
Gr: 6-8 | 725 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 14%
Rank: #44.
Heritage High School
(Math: 56% | Reading: 45%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
3960 Poplar Springs Rd
Ringgold, GA 30736
(706) 937-6464
Gr: 9-12 | 1,268 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 12%
Rank: #55.
Boynton Elementary School
(Math: 45% | Reading: 52%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
3938 Boynton Dr
Ringgold, GA 30736
(706) 866-1521
Gr: PK-5 | 580 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 14%
Rank: #66.
Ringgold High School
(Math: 49% | Reading: 45%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
29 Tiger Trl
Ringgold, GA 30736
(706) 935-2254
Gr: 9-12 | 1,052 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 14%
Rank: #77.
Battlefield Elementary School
(Math: 43% | Reading: 42%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
2206 Battlefield Pkwy
Fort Oglethorpe, GA 30742
(706) 866-9183
Gr: 3-5 | 426 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 23%
Rank: #88.
Ringgold Elementary School
(Math: 42% | Reading: 39%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
322 Evitt Ln
Ringgold, GA 30736
(706) 935-2912
Gr: 3-5 | 445 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 18%
Rank: #99.
Lakeview-fort Oglethorpe High School
(Math: 37% | Reading: 36%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
1850 Battlefield Pkwy
Fort Oglethorpe, GA 30742
(706) 866-0342
Gr: 9-12 | 963 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 28%
Rank: n/an/a
Battlefield Primary
2204 Battlefield Pkwy
Fort Oglethorpe, GA 30742
(706) 861-5778
Gr: PK-2 | 438 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 28%
Rank: n/an/a
Ringgold Primary School
340 Evitt Ln
Ringgold, GA 30736
(706) 937-5437
Gr: PK-2 | 552 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 20%

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?
99% of all K-12 students in Catoosa County are educated in public schools (compared to the GA state average of 92%).
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 66% (majority Black).
Which public schools in Catoosa County are often viewed compared to one another?

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