- Enrollment
- 1,052
- Students per teacher
- 12.5:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Ringgold, GA
Heritage High School
Federal NCES profile for Heritage High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 50/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 130093003688
👥 S:T ratio 42
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 37
📋 Attendance 51
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Heritage High School earns 50/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Georgia median. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most Georgia schools.
- #2 of 8
- public schools in Ringgold · Resource Index
- 50
- Resource Index · Higher
- 14.4:1
- students per teacher
- 16.9%
- free-lunch eligible
Heritage High School has class sizes near the Georgia median. Computed live against every Georgia school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Heritage High School ranks #2 of 8 public schools in Ringgold, GA.
School address
District: Catoosa County · Georgia
NCES ID 130093003688 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+21 students YoY
Heritage High School held near 1,263 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+21 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 88.0 → 93.6 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+21 students YoY 130093003688 · Ringgold, GA High · MID · TRAD
1,268 enr · 14.4:1 · 16.9% lunch · RII 50
Nearest enrollment peer: Ringgold High School (1,052 students)
Heritage High School held near 1,263 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+21 headcount). Teacher FTE added 88.0 → 93.6 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Georgia schools → · Find another →
Heritage High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Heritage High School
1,268 students
- Ringgold High
Ringgold High School
1,052 students
- Lakeview-Fort
Lakeview-Fort Oglethorpe High School
963 students
- Heritage Middl
Heritage Middle School
858 students
- Ringgold Middl
Ringgold Middle School
725 students
- Lakeview Middl
Lakeview Middle School
647 students
What this shows Heritage High School reports 1,268 students on the CCD universe file.
How Heritage High School compares
Heritage High School held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Georgia and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Georgia | Georgia avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 14.4:1 | ▼ 0% | 14.4:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 16.9% | ▼ 72% | 60.7% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,268 | top 11% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.4:1
Leaner classes than 53% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
1,268
Bigger than 95% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
16.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 72% below the Georgia average of 60.7%
Below the 40% Title I threshold, among the lower-need profiles in the state; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
14.4:1
students per teacher
- 0% above state mean
Top 55% in Georgia - lower ratio than 45% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
19.6%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$14,153
per pupil, district-wide
- below Georgia avg of $14,615
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors4.0 FTE
Per 317 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
105
in-school suspensions + 22 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 8.3 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 10.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 16 expulsions.
Student demographics
White 88.2%
Hispanic or Latino 4.7%
Two or More 3.3%
Asian 2.1%
African American 1.6%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.1%
Largest group: White at 88.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 21.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 21.8, Heritage High School is less mixed than the Georgia school average of 50.0.
Programs
AP courses offered 15
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Catoosa County reports $14,153 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Heritage High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ringgold High School | Similar size | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Lakeview-Fort Oglethorpe High School | Similar size | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Heritage Middle School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Ringgold Middle School | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Lakeview Middle School | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Heritage High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 963
- Students per teacher
- 12:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- Enrollment
- 858
- Students per teacher
- 12.4:1
- Resource Index
- 53/100
- Enrollment
- 725
- Students per teacher
- 11.7:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
- Enrollment
- 647
- Students per teacher
- 11:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
Similar high schools in Ringgold
1 comparable high schools (grades 9-12) serving the same city.
Nationwide high schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~1,268 students)
Frequently asked questions about Heritage High School
How many students attend Heritage High School?
Heritage High School has 1,268 students enrolled. It is a high school in Ringgold, GA. CCD year-over-year: 1,242 (2022-23) → 1,263 (2023-24), nearly flat (+21).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Heritage High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Heritage High School is 14.4:1, which is 0% higher than the Georgia average of 14.4:1 and 8% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Heritage High School?
16.9% of students at Heritage High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Georgia average of 60.7%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Heritage High School?
The largest demographic group at Heritage High School is White at 88.2% of enrollment, in Ringgold, GA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Heritage High School?
Heritage High School has a Resource Investment Index of 50/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Heritage High School rank among public schools in Ringgold?
By Resource Investment Index, Heritage High School ranks #2 of 8 public schools in Ringgold, GA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Ringgold on the city page.
What other schools are in Catoosa County?
Besides Heritage High School, Catoosa County also operates Ringgold High School (1,052 students), Lakeview-Fort Oglethorpe High School (963 students), and Heritage Middle School (858 students). See the Catoosa County district page for the complete list.