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Catoosa County

Georgia · Public School District
16
Schools
10,426
Students
$15,325
Per-Pupil Spend
+7% nat'l
44.0%
Free Lunch Rate
-8pp vs nat'l
87.7%
Graduation Rate
≈ nat'l avg
District Overview

Catoosa County is a public school district in Georgia serving 10,426 students across 16 schools. It includes 10 elementary, 3 middle, 3 high schools. Its graduation rate of 87.7% is near the national average of 86.5%. Per-pupil spending of $15,325 is near the national average for a US public school district. 44% of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. Opportunity scores across its schools are limited, with a district median of 38/100.

⇄ Compare with another district
All Schools (16)
Middle Schools3 schools
SchoolGradesStudents
Heritage Middle School06–08882
Lakeview Middle School06–08690
Ringgold Middle School06–08765
High Schools3 schools
SchoolGradesStudents
Heritage High School09–121,242
Lakeview-Fort Oglethorpe High School09–121,023
Ringgold High School09–121,053
District Finances
Per-Pupil Expenditure$15,325Near national avg
National avg $14,347
Revenue Sources
51%
34%
State
51.1%
Local (property tax)
33.6%
Federal
15.3%

Funding is shared between state (51%) and local sources (34%), with notable federal support (15%).

Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey. District-level data.
District Snapshot
16
Schools
10,426
Students
44%
Free Lunch
$15K
Per-Pupil
Graduation Rate87.7%
Opportunity Score38/100
StateGeorgia →
School Rankings
Strengths & Considerations
Range of school options
With 16 schools, families have meaningful choice across programs and grade levels.
Location
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in Catoosa County?
Catoosa County has 16 public schools, serving a total of 10,426 students.
What is the graduation rate for Catoosa County?
The graduation rate is 87.7%, which is above the national average of 86.5%.
How much does Catoosa County spend per student?
Catoosa County spends $15,325 per pupil — 7% above the national average of $14,347.
What percentage of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch in Catoosa County?
44% of students in Catoosa County qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, compared to the national rate of 52.2%.
Are there charter schools in Catoosa County?
No, Catoosa County does not currently include any charter schools.
What grade levels does Catoosa County serve?
Catoosa County serves grades PK through 12, covering elementary, middle, and high school levels.
What is the opportunity score for Catoosa County?
The median opportunity score across schools in Catoosa County is 38/100. The national median is 50/100. Opportunity scores reflect long-term economic mobility prospects for children who grow up in these communities.
About This Data

All figures on this page come directly from US federal open datasets — NCES Common Core of Data, EDFacts, and the Opportunity Atlas — and we work hard to keep them accurate and up to date. That said, federal data is published on an annual cycle, so some figures may not yet reflect the very latest school-year changes or local updates. We recommend using this page as a helpful starting point and cross-checking with the school or district directly, or visiting the NCES Common Core of Data and ed.gov for the most authoritative figures before making any important decisions.