Ringgold High School

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Ringgold High School ranks 141 st of 458 Georgia high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

Summary:

Ringgold High School is a public high school serving 1,053 students in grades 9-12 in Ringgold, Georgia, which is part of the Catoosa County School District. The school has consistently maintained high four-year graduation rates, ranging from 88.4% to 95.3% over the past 5 years, which is strong compared to the state average. Ringgold High School's test scores on the Georgia Milestones Assessments are generally on par with or slightly below the Catoosa County and state averages, but the school has shown some strengths, particularly in Biology, where its proficiency rates have exceeded the county and state levels in recent years.

Ringgold High School has a relatively low student-teacher ratio, ranging from 12.5 to 13.4 over the past 3 years, which is favorable for providing personalized attention to students. The school's spending per student has increased from $9,209 in 2016-2017 to $10,165 in 2018-2019, suggesting a commitment to investing in the school's resources. Compared to nearby schools, Ringgold High School's performance is generally on par with or slightly better than Lakeview-Fort Oglethorpe High School, but it lags behind the higher-performing Heritage High School, which is ranked significantly higher in the state.

The nearby Phoenix High School, which is part of the Whitfield County School District, stands out as an outlier with significantly lower test scores and graduation rates compared to Ringgold High School and the other nearby schools. This may be influenced by socioeconomic factors, as Ringgold High School has a lower free/reduced lunch rate (around 30%) compared to Phoenix High School (78.1%) and The Dalton Academy (66.67%), suggesting a more affluent student population at Ringgold High School.

Detail:

Public 9-12

29 Tiger Trl
Ringgold, GA 30736

(706) 935-2254

District: Catoosa County

SchoolDigger Rank:
141^st of 458 Georgia High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $10,165

Feeder schools for Ringgold High School:

Elementary:	Graysville Elementary School
	Ringgold Elementary School
	Ringgold Primary School
	Tiger Creek Elementary School
Middle:	Ringgold Middle School

Student/teacher ratio: 11.9

Number of students: 1,020

Racial breakdown:

White:

87.9%

African American:

3.6%

Hispanic:

3.5%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 50.1%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Ringgold High School ranks better than 69.2% of high schools in Georgia. It also ranks 2^nd among 3 ranked high schools in the Catoosa County School District. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 58.54. (See more...)

The four-year cohort graduation rate measures the percentage of students at Ringgold High School who earn a standard high school diploma within four years of starting ninth grade.

Student Body

Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (87.9%), African American (3.6%), Hispanic (3.5%). (See more...)

Compare Details 50.1% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Ringgold High School is 11.9, which is the lowest among 3 high schools in the Catoosa County School District! (See more...)

Compare Ringgold High School employs 85.7 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Ringgold High School is $10,165, which is the highest among 3 high schools in the Catoosa County School District!

Schooldigger Rankings:

Ringgold High School was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.

SchoolDigger ranks Ringgold High School 141^st of 458 Georgia public high schools. (See Ringgold High School in the ranking list.)

Catoosa County:

SchoolDigger ranks Catoosa County 66^th of 203 Georgia school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Ringgold High School

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Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	GA State Percentile
2006	52.95	155^th	335	53.7%
2007	56.52	147^th	358	58.9%
2008	61.57	129^th	370	65.1%
2009	61.73	130^th	372	65.1%
2010	69.63	98^th	384	74.5%
2011	65.62	120^th	402	70.1%
2012	61.46	138^th	396	65.2%
2013	57.28	155^th	425	63.5%
2014	54.88	162^nd	425	61.9%
2015	52.17	143^rd	435	67.1%
2016	55.94	126^th	426	70.4%
2017	53.18	124^th	420	70.5%
2018	58.96	115^th	428	73.1%
2019	59.85	114^th	438	74.0%
2021	45.03	182^nd	410	55.6%
2022	54.59	140^th	429	67.4%
2023	67.80	86^th	442	80.5%
2024	58.54	141^st	458	69.2%

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Data source: test scores: Georgia Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

Data source: Georgia Department of Education

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Enrollment information for Ringgold High School

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Not Specified	Total
1989	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	1236	1236
1991	0	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	1216	1216
1992	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	1213	1213
1993	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	1217	1217
1994	1209	16	3	5	0	n/a	n/a	0	1233
1995	1228	10	3	4	0	n/a	n/a	0	1245
1996	1228	10	3	4	0	n/a	n/a	0	1245
1997	1220	12	5	3	2	n/a	n/a	0	1242
1998	1278	10	9	5	3	n/a	n/a	0	1305
1999	1299	12	9	6	2	n/a	n/a	0	1328
2000	1255	10	15	6	1	n/a	n/a	0	1287
2001	1349	14	17	12	3	n/a	n/a	0	1395
2002	1322	14	13	22	0	n/a	n/a	0	1371
2003	1322	14	13	22	0	n/a	n/a	0	1371
2004	1380	14	15	26	1	n/a	n/a	0	1436
2005	1485	14	16	32	0	n/a	n/a	14	1561
2006	1565	16	19	36	1	n/a	n/a	16	1653
2007	1563	22	17	38	2	n/a	n/a	20	1662
2008	1570	26	17	28	2	n/a	n/a	20	1663
2009	1080	25	15	21	1	n/a	n/a	19	1161
2010	973	24	14	16	4	0	15	0	1046
2011	942	20	11	19	4	0	25	0	1021
2012	946	17	9	22	4	0	27	0	1025
2013	910	17	5	30	5	0	27	0	994
2014	920	8	8	30	2	0	27	0	995
2015	947	24	9	27	0	0	23	0	1030
2016	948	31	10	32	2	0	24	0	1047
2017	963	28	10	30	2	1	21	0	1055
2018	972	24	13	33	2	1	16	0	1061
2019	942	25	17	40	4	1	17	0	1046
2020	955	24	15	34	4	1	22	0	1055
2021	921	25	14	34	4	0	25	0	1023
2022	945	25	18	35	5	0	30	0	1058
2023	937	28	16	39	3	0	30	0	1053
2024	897	37	13	36	3	0	34	0	1020

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

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Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Ringgold High School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1989	1236	68.0	18.1	2.8
1991	1216	65.0	18.7	7.2
1992	1213	65.0	18.6	9.8
1993	1217	57.0	21.4	10.4
1994	1233	64.1	19.2	13.3
1995	1245	67.0	18.6	12.1
1996	1245	67.0	18.6	12.1
1997	1242	63.2	19.7	14.7
1998	1305	73.5	17.8	15.9
1999	1328	77.9	17.0	15.3
2000	1287	76.8	16.8	15.7
2001	1395	73.4	19.0	22
2002	1371	77.8	17.6	24.4
2003	1371	77.8	17.6	24.4
2004	1436	72.7	19.8	25.3
2005	1561	83.6	18.7	28.3
2006	1653	93.8	17.6	31.5
2007	1662	103.5	16.1	32.8
2008	1663	103.5	16.1	34
2009	1161	78.0	14.9	34.3
2010	1046	71.5	14.6	41.8
2011	1021	69.0	14.7	45.5
2012	1025	69.0	14.8	43.6
2013	994	67.5	14.7	45.4
2014	995	65.2	15.2	44.2
2015	1030	64.0	16.0	43.9
2016	1047	69.0	15.1	43.5
2017	1055	70.7	14.9	43.1
2018	1061	73.7	14.3	41.8
2019	1046	75.5	13.8	36.5
2020	1055	76.2	13.8	37.2
2021	1023	76.2	13.4	28.8
2022	1058	79.7	13.2	n/a
2023	1053	84.0	12.5	34.5
2024	1020	85.7	11.9	50.1

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Ringgold High School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1989	1236	68.0	18.1	2.8
1991	1216	65.0	18.7	7.2
1992	1213	65.0	18.6	9.8
1993	1217	57.0	21.4	10.4
1994	1233	64.1	19.2	13.3
1995	1245	67.0	18.6	12.1
1996	1245	67.0	18.6	12.1
1997	1242	63.2	19.7	14.7
1998	1305	73.5	17.8	15.9
1999	1328	77.9	17.0	15.3
2000	1287	76.8	16.8	15.7
2001	1395	73.4	19.0	22
2002	1371	77.8	17.6	24.4
2003	1371	77.8	17.6	24.4
2004	1436	72.7	19.8	25.3
2005	1561	83.6	18.7	28.3
2006	1653	93.8	17.6	31.5
2007	1662	103.5	16.1	32.8
2008	1663	103.5	16.1	34
2009	1161	78.0	14.9	34.3
2010	1046	71.5	14.6	41.8
2011	1021	69.0	14.7	45.5
2012	1025	69.0	14.8	43.6
2013	994	67.5	14.7	45.4
2014	995	65.2	15.2	44.2
2015	1030	64.0	16.0	43.9
2016	1047	69.0	15.1	43.5
2017	1055	70.7	14.9	43.1
2018	1061	73.7	14.3	41.8
2019	1046	75.5	13.8	36.5
2020	1055	76.2	13.8	37.2
2021	1023	76.2	13.4	28.8
2022	1058	79.7	13.2	n/a
2023	1053	84.0	12.5	34.5
2024	1020	85.7	11.9	50.1

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.

Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Ringgold High School

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2017	$421 (4.6%)	$8,788 (95.4%)	$9,209
2018	$365 (3.8%)	$9,311 (96.2%)	$9,676
2019	$438 (4.3%)	$9,728 (95.7%)	$10,165

Data source: Georgia Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Ringgold High School

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Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 114^th of 438 High schools	Ranks 86^th of 442 High schools	6.6%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
End of Course American Literature and Composition (Ringgold High School)	44.5	46	1.5%
End of Course American Literature and Composition (Catoosa County)	43.6	43.6
End of Course American Literature and Composition (Georgia)	47.3	38.9	8.4%
End of Course Algebra I (Ringgold High School)	29.6	44	14.4%
End of Course Algebra I (Catoosa County)	45.2	47.3	2.1%
End of Course Algebra I (Georgia)	41.1	35.8	5.3%
End of Course Biology (Ringgold High School)	61	64.8	3.8%
End of Course Biology (Catoosa County)	44.3	54.6	10.3%
End of Course Biology (Georgia)	49	45.5	3.5%
End of Course United States History (Ringgold High School)	48.5	39.3	9.2%
End of Course United States History (Catoosa County)	46.5	48.8	2.3%
End of Course United States History (Georgia)	48.3	37.1	11.2%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	1046	1053	0.7%
African American	25	28	12%
American Indian	4	3	25%
Asian	17	16	5.9%
Hispanic	40	39	2.5%
Pacific Islander	1	0	100%
White	942	937	0.5%
Two or More Races	17	30	76.5%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	36.5%	34.5%	2%

Schools Near Ringgold High School

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				Milestones Assessment American Literature and Composition (2024)	Milestones Assessment Algebra I (2024)	Milestones Assessment Biology (2024)	Milestones Assessment United States History (2024)	Per Pupil Expenditures (2019)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	SchoolDigger Rating (2024)	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	Rank Change from Previous Year	Milestones Assessment American Literature and Composition End of Course	Milestones Assessment Algebra I End of Course	Milestones Assessment Biology End of Course	Milestones Assessment United States History End of Course	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Ringgold High School	Public	9-12	29 Tiger Trl	Ringgold	30736	Catoosa County	Catoosa County	No	No	No	No	(706) 935-2254	1,020	86	11.9	50.1%	897 (87.9%)	37 (3.6%)	36 (3.5%)	13 (1.3%)	3 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	34 (3.3%)	58.5	141^st of 458 public high schools	69.2%		67.8	86^th of 442 public high schools	80.5%	55	36.5	50.8	57.9	42.4	$10,165	$438	$9,728
Heritage High School	Public	9-12	3960 Poplar Springs Rd	Ringgold	30736	Catoosa County	Catoosa County	No	No	No	No	(706) 937-6464	1,263	94	13.4	36.7%	1,110 (87.9%)	22 (1.7%)	63 (5.0%)	26 (2.1%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.1%)	41 (3.2%)	74.1	75^th of 458 public high schools	83.6%		73.8	63^rd of 442 public high schools	85.7%	12	45.5	66.2	61.9	52.6	$9,774	$474	$9,300
Lakeview-Fort Oglethorpe High School	Public	9-12	1850 Battlefield Pkwy	Fort Oglethorpe	30742	Catoosa County	Catoosa County	No	No	No	No	(706) 866-0342	988	82	12.1	69.0%	728 (73.7%)	83 (8.4%)	100 (10.1%)	26 (2.6%)	1 (0.1%)	3 (0.3%)	47 (4.8%)	43.4	220^th of 458 public high schools	52.0%		47.4	191^st of 442 public high schools	56.8%	29	32.5	48.2	29.6	42.3	$9,973	$619	$9,354
Northwest Whitfield County High School	Public	9-12	1651 Tunnel Hill Varnell Rd	Tunnel Hill	30755	Whitfield County	Whitfield County	No	No	No	No	(706) 673-6533	1,130	73	15.4	63.1%	650 (57.5%)	23 (2.0%)	396 (35.0%)	9 (0.8%)	3 (0.3%)	1 (0.1%)	48 (4.2%)	55.2	156^th of 458 public high schools	65.9%		62.9	107^th of 442 public high schools	75.8%	49	48.1	33.9	47.7	43.3	$8,538	$374	$8,165
Gordon Lee High School	Public	9-12	105 Lee Cir	Chickamauga	30707	Walker County	Chickamauga City	No	No	No	No	(706) 382-3100	402	29	13.6	21.1%	387 (96.3%)	0 (0.0%)	7 (1.7%)	3 (0.7%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	5 (1.2%)	73.8	77^th of 458 public high schools	83.2%		71	72^nd of 442 public high schools	83.7%	5	59.1	44.1	63.6	71.2	$8,654	$152	$8,502
Coahulla Creek High School	Public	9-12	3361 Crow Rd NE	Dalton	30721	Whitfield County	Whitfield County	No	No	No	No	(706) 694-4900	1,021	57	18.0	68.9%	578 (56.6%)	19 (1.9%)	379 (37.1%)	6 (0.6%)	3 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	36 (3.5%)	45.5	210^th of 458 public high schools	54.1%		48.9	181^st of 442 public high schools	59.0%	29	43.8	35.8	40.7	33.7	$8,053	$408	$7,645
Ridgeland High School	Public	9-12	2478 Happy Valley Rd	Rossville	30741	Walker County	Walker County	No	No	No	No	(706) 820-9361	1,298	90	14.3	84.1%	1,019 (78.5%)	127 (9.8%)	75 (5.8%)	3 (0.2%)	1 (0.1%)	0 (0.0%)	73 (5.6%)	34	278^th of 458 public high schools	39.3%		32.6	271^st of 442 public high schools	38.7%	7	31.7	33.1	36.3	25.2	$8,965	$598	$8,368
Dalton High School	Public	9-12	1500 Manly St	Dalton	30720	Whitfield County	Dalton Public Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(706) 278-8757	1,379	86	16.0	60.3%	270 (19.6%)	56 (4.1%)	977 (70.8%)	43 (3.1%)	1 (0.1%)	1 (0.1%)	31 (2.2%)	36.4	260^th of 458 public high schools	43.2%		37.2	248^th of 442 public high schools	43.9%	12	34.3	7.1	27.5	29.3	$8,446	$459	$7,987
The Dalton Academy	Public	10-12	1250 Cross Plains Trai1	Dalton	30721	Whitfield County	Dalton Public Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(706) 876-4700	431	43	9.9	73.1%	38 (8.8%)	17 (3.9%)	357 (82.8%)	5 (1.2%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	14 (3.2%)	16.7	384^th of 458 public high schools	16.2%		10.5	412^th of 442 public high schools	6.8%	28	20.8	6.8	15.0	19.5
Elbert Shaw Regional Youth Detention Center	Public	5-12	2735 Underwood Rd NE	Dalton	30721	Whitfield County	Department of Juvenile Justice	No	No	No	Yes	(706) 272-2309	7	3	2.3		3 (42.9%)	2 (28.6%)	1 (14.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (14.3%)								(n/a)

Frequently Asked Questions about Ringgold High School

What is the racial makeup of Ringgold High School?

Students at Ringgold High School are 88% White, 4% African American, 4% Hispanic, 3% Two or more races, 1% Asian.

How many students attend Ringgold High School?

In the 2023-24 school year, 1,020 students attended Ringgold High School.

Is Ringgold High School a good school?

Ringgold High School ranks 141^st of 458 Georgia high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

What schools feed into Ringgold High School?

Ringgold High School is fed by the following schools:

Elementary : Graysville Elementary School
Elementary : Ringgold Elementary School
Elementary : Ringgold Primary School
Elementary : Tiger Creek Elementary School
Middle : Ringgold Middle School

What district is Ringgold High School in?

Catoosa County

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