Enrollment
858
Georgia · 2024-25 NCES data
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Ringgold, GA
Heritage Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Heritage Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 53/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 130093003305
👥 S:T ratio 50
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 14
📋 Attendance 77
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Heritage Middle School earns 53/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 76% of Georgia schools. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most Georgia schools.
- #1 of 8
- public schools in Ringgold · Resource Index
- 53
- Resource Index · Higher
- 12.4:1
- small classes for Georgia
- 24.3%
- free-lunch eligible
Heritage Middle School has class sizes smaller than 76% of Georgia schools. Computed live against every Georgia school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Heritage Middle School ranks #1 of 8 public schools in Ringgold, GA.
School address
District: Catoosa County · Georgia
NCES ID 130093003305 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
69.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
12.4:1
vs 14.4:1 Georgia avg
-14% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
24.3%
vs 60.7% Georgia avg
-60% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Heritage Middle School compares with Georgia and U.S. medians
What stands out at Heritage Middle School
Heritage Middle School is a mid-sized middle school in Ringgold, Georgia, enrolling 858 students.
Class sizes run a bit leaner than typical: 12.4:1 puts it in the smaller third of Georgia schools by student-teacher ratio.
Comparatively few students face economic hardship here, 24.3% free-meal eligibility runs 60% below the Georgia average.
Enrollment of 858 puts it in the larger third of Georgia schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index outscores 90% of the 2,314 Georgia schools with a score on record, a top-tier result on this measure.
Among 322 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Georgia schools statewide, it ranks #16, a top-tier result once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is predominantly White (88% of enrollment), among the less diverse in the state (diversity index 22/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 429 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Attendance holds up well here: only 9.2% of students were chronically absent, below the typical post-pandemic national figure.
Its district draws 15.3% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Among Ringgold's middle schools, it stands alongside Ringgold Middle School (725 students): Heritage Middle School is larger than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (12.4:1 vs 11.7:1).
Catoosa County also operates Heritage High School (1,268 students) and Ringgold High School (1,052 students) alongside Heritage Middle School.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Heritage Middle School compares
Heritage Middle School on the metrics families compare, against Georgia and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Georgia | Georgia avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 12.4:1 | ▼ 14% | 14.4:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 24.3% | ▼ 60% | 60.7% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 858 | top 27% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
12.4:1
Leaner classes than 72% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
858
Bigger than 88% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
24.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 60% 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
12.4:1
students per teacher
- 14% below state mean
Top 24% in Georgia - lower ratio than 76% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
9.2%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 5-10% range, close to the pre-pandemic national baseline.
Funding equity
$13,732
per pupil, district-wide
- below Georgia avg of $13,863
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 429 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
79
in-school suspensions + 12 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 9.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 10.6 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
Student demographics
White 87.9%
Hispanic or Latino 4.1%
Two or More 3.4%
Asian 2.7%
African American 1.7%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Largest group: White at 87.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 22.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 22.3, Heritage Middle School is less mixed than the Georgia school average of 50.0.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Catoosa County, which includes Heritage Middle School.
$13,732
Per student
-1%
vs Georgia
Avg $13,863
-17%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 33.6%
State 51.1%
Federal 15.3%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
How Heritage Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Heritage High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Ringgold High School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Lakeview-Fort Oglethorpe High School | Similar size | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Ringgold Middle School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Lakeview Middle School | Similar size | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Heritage Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,268
- Students per teacher
- 14.4:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
- Enrollment
- 1,052
- Students per teacher
- 12.5:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
- Enrollment
- 963
- Students per teacher
- 12:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- Enrollment
- 725
- Students per teacher
- 11.7:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
- Enrollment
- 647
- Students per teacher
- 11:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
Similar middle schools in Ringgold
1 comparable middle schools (grades 6-8) serving the same city.
Similar middle schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Georgia, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~858 students)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Heritage Middle School
How many students attend Heritage Middle School?
Heritage Middle School has 858 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Ringgold, GA.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Heritage Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Heritage Middle School is 12.4:1, which is 14% lower than the Georgia average of 14.4:1 and 21% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Heritage Middle School?
24.3% of students at Heritage Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Georgia average of 60.7%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Heritage Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Heritage Middle School is White at 87.9% of enrollment, in Ringgold, GA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Heritage Middle School?
Heritage Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 53/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Heritage Middle School rank among public schools in Ringgold?
By Resource Investment Index, Heritage Middle School ranks #1 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.
Is Heritage Middle School a good school?
Heritage Middle School earns 53/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 76% of Georgia schools. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most Georgia schools. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
What other schools are in Catoosa County?
Besides Heritage Middle School, Catoosa County also operates Heritage High School (1,268 students), Ringgold High School (1,052 students), and Lakeview-Fort Oglethorpe High School (963 students). See the Catoosa County district page for the complete list.
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