For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public middle schools serving 1,654 students in Catoosa County, GA.
The top-ranked public middle schools in Catoosa County, GA are Heritage Middle 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 middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 57% (versus the Georgia public middle school average of 35%), and reading proficiency score of 52% (versus the 39% statewide average). Middle schools in Catoosa County have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 5% of Georgia public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 13% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Georgia public middle school average of 66% (majority Black).
Best Public Middle 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.
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%
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 middle schools in Catoosa County, GA?
The top-ranked public middle schools in Catoosa County, GA include Heritage Middle School and Ringgold Middle School.
How many public middle schools are located in Catoosa County?
2 public middle schools are located in Catoosa County.
What is the racial composition of students in Catoosa County?
Catoosa County public middle schools minority enrollment is 13% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Georgia public middle schools average of 66% (majority Black).
Which public middle schools in Catoosa County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public middle schools in Catoosa County include: Ringgold Middle School vs. Heritage Middle School, Heritage Middle School vs. Ringgold Middle School
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