How do these districts compare?
| Metric | Catoosa County | Walker County |
|---|---|---|
| Location | Ringgold, Georgia | LaFayette, Georgia |
| Total Enrollment | 10,426 | 8,401 |
| Number of Schools | 16 | 15 |
| Student:Teacher Ratio | 13:1 | 11.8:1 |
Spending
| Metric | Catoosa County | Walker County |
|---|---|---|
| Per-Pupil Expenditure | $14,153 | $14,698 |
| Federal Revenue | 15.3% | 19.0% |
| State Revenue | 51.1% | 50.5% |
| Local Revenue | 33.6% | 30.5% |
Catoosa County
Federal State Local
Walker County
Federal State Local
Demographics
Average across all schools in each district. Source: CCD Membership 2024-25.
| Group | Catoosa County | Walker County |
|---|---|---|
| White | 80.3% | 82.2% |
| African American | 3.9% | 5.1% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 7.7% | 6.0% |
| Asian | 1.9% | 0.4% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Pacific Islander | 0.2% | 0.0% |
| Multiracial | 6.0% | 6.1% |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | 51.8% | 93.6% |
Academic Resources
Source: Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22
| Resource | Catoosa County | Walker County |
|---|---|---|
| AP Courses Offered | 36 | 13 |
| Schools with AP | 3 | 2 |
| Avg Gifted Enrollment | N/A | N/A |
| Avg Counselor Ratio | 433.9:1 | 345.9:1 |
| Chronic Absenteeism | 21.0% | 25.8% |
School Types
Catoosa County
Regular Schools 0
Charter Schools 0
Magnet Schools 0
Title I Schools 11
Walker County
Regular Schools 0
Charter Schools 0
Magnet Schools 0
Title I Schools 12
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Source: U.S. Department of Education NCES Common Core of Data + F-33 finance + Civil Rights Data Collection Compiled and formatted by PlainSchools.