For the 2025 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 54% (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 (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Heritage Middle School
(Math: 54% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
4005 Poplar Springs Rd
Ringgold, GA 30736
(706) 937-3568
Ringgold, GA 30736
(706) 937-3568
Grades: 6-8
| 890 students
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
Grades: 6-8
| 764 students
Catoosa County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
307 Cleveland Street
Ringgold, GA 30736
(706) 965-6067
Ringgold, GA 30736
(706) 965-6067
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Catoosa Crossroads Academy (Closed 2012)
Alternative School
2 Barnhardt Circle
Fort Oglethorpe, GA 30742
(706) 861-2772
Fort Oglethorpe, GA 30742
(706) 861-2772
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Northwest Psychoeducational Program (Closed 2023)
Special Education School
307 Cleveland St.
Ringgold, GA 30736
(706) 965-4052
Ringgold, GA 30736
(706) 965-4052
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
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: Heritage Middle School vs. Ringgold Middle School, Ringgold Middle School vs. Heritage Middle School
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