- Enrollment
- 1,268
- Students per teacher
- 14.4:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Ringgold, GA
Ringgold High School
Federal NCES profile for Ringgold High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 41/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 130093000353
👥 S:T ratio 50
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 30
📋 Attendance 13
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Ringgold High School earns 41/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 74% of Georgia schools.
- #8 of 8
- public schools in Ringgold · Resource Index
- 41
- Resource Index · Typical
- 12.5:1
- small classes for Georgia
- 27.9%
- free-lunch eligible
Ringgold High School has class sizes smaller than 74% of Georgia schools. Computed live against every Georgia school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Ringgold High School ranks #8 of 8 public schools in Ringgold, GA.
School address
District: Catoosa County · Georgia
NCES ID 130093000353 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-33 students YoY
Ringgold High School held near 1,020 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-33 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 84.0 → 85.7 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-33 students YoY 130093000353 · Ringgold, GA High · MID · TRAD
1,052 enr · 12.5:1 · 27.9% lunch · RII 41
Nearest enrollment peer: Heritage High School (1,268 students)
Ringgold High School held near 1,020 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-33 headcount). Teacher FTE added 84.0 → 85.7 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Georgia schools → · Find another →
Ringgold High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Heritage High
Heritage High School
1,268 students
- This school
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 Ringgold High School reports 1,052 students on the CCD universe file.
How Ringgold High School compares
Ringgold 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 | 12.5:1 | ▼ 13% | 14.4:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 27.9% | ▼ 54% | 60.7% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,052 | top 17% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
12.5:1
Leaner classes than 71% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
1,052
Bigger than 92% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
27.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 54% below the Georgia average of 60.7%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
12.5:1
students per teacher
- 13% below state mean
Top 26% in Georgia - lower ratio than 74% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
35.0%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
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
Counselors3.0 FTE
Per 351 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
99
in-school suspensions + 33 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 9.4 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 12.5 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 21 expulsions.
Student demographics
White 86.2%
Hispanic or Latino 4.6%
Two or More 4.2%
African American 3.3%
Asian 1.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Largest group: White at 86.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 25.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 25.2, Ringgold High School is less mixed than the Georgia school average of 50.0.
Programs
AP courses offered 11
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 Ringgold High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Heritage High School | Similar size | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Lakeview-Fort Oglethorpe High School | Similar size | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Heritage Middle School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Ringgold Middle School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Lakeview Middle School | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Ringgold 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 (~1,052 students)
Frequently asked questions about Ringgold High School
How many students attend Ringgold High School?
Ringgold High School has 1,052 students enrolled. It is a high school in Ringgold, GA. CCD year-over-year: 1,053 (2022-23) → 1,020 (2023-24), nearly flat (-33).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Ringgold High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Ringgold High School is 12.5:1, which is 13% lower than the Georgia average of 14.4:1 and 20% 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 Ringgold High School?
27.9% of students at Ringgold High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Georgia average of 60.7%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Ringgold High School?
The largest demographic group at Ringgold High School is White at 86.2% of enrollment, in Ringgold, GA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Ringgold High School?
Ringgold High School has a Resource Investment Index of 41/100 (typical 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 Ringgold High School rank among public schools in Ringgold?
By Resource Investment Index, Ringgold High School ranks #8 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 Ringgold High School, Catoosa County also operates Heritage High School (1,268 students), Lakeview-Fort Oglethorpe High School (963 students), and Heritage Middle School (858 students). See the Catoosa County district page for the complete list.