- Enrollment
- 1,268
- Students per teacher
- 14.4:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Ringgold, GA
Ringgold Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Ringgold Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 48/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 130093000351
👥 S:T ratio 53
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 28
📋 Attendance 43
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Ringgold Middle School earns 48/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 84% of Georgia schools.
- #4 of 8
- public schools in Ringgold · Resource Index
- 48
- Resource Index · Typical
- 11.7:1
- small classes for Georgia
- 33.1%
- free-lunch eligible
Ringgold Middle School has class sizes smaller than 84% of Georgia schools. Computed live against every Georgia school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Ringgold Middle School ranks #4 of 8 public schools in Ringgold, GA.
School address
District: Catoosa County · Georgia
NCES ID 130093000351 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-1 students YoY
Ringgold Middle School held near 764 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-1 headcount).
Teacher FTE held 62.0 → 61.8 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-1 students YoY 130093000351 · Ringgold, GA Middle · MID · TRAD
725 enr · 11.7:1 · 33.1% lunch · RII 48
Nearest enrollment peer: Heritage High School (1,268 students)
Ringgold Middle School held near 764 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-1 headcount). Teacher FTE held 62.0 → 61.8 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Georgia schools → · Find another →
Ringgold Middle School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Heritage High
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
- This school
Ringgold Middle School
725 students
- Lakeview Middl
Lakeview Middle School
647 students
What this shows Ringgold Middle School reports 725 students on the CCD universe file.
How Ringgold Middle School compares
Ringgold Middle 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 | 11.7:1 | ▼ 19% | 14.4:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 33.1% | ▼ 45% | 60.7% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 725 | top 39% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
11.7:1
Leaner classes than 78% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
725
Bigger than 82% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
33.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 45% 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
11.7:1
students per teacher
- 19% below state mean
Top 16% in Georgia - lower ratio than 84% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
23.0%
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
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 363 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
67
in-school suspensions + 38 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 9.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 14.5 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 85.4%
Hispanic or Latino 5.8%
Two or More 4.1%
African American 3.3%
Asian 1.1%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.3%
Largest group: White at 85.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 26.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 26.4, Ringgold Middle School is less mixed than the Georgia school average of 50.0.
Programs
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 Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Heritage High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Ringgold High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Lakeview-Fort Oglethorpe High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Heritage 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 Ringgold Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- 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
- 858
- Students per teacher
- 12.4:1
- Resource Index
- 53/100
- 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.
Nationwide middle 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 (~725 students)
Frequently asked questions about Ringgold Middle School
How many students attend Ringgold Middle School?
Ringgold Middle School has 725 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Ringgold, GA. CCD year-over-year: 765 (2022-23) → 764 (2023-24), nearly flat (-1).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Ringgold Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Ringgold Middle School is 11.7:1, which is 19% lower than the Georgia average of 14.4:1 and 25% 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 Middle School?
33.1% of students at Ringgold Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Georgia average of 60.7%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Ringgold Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Ringgold Middle School is White at 85.4% of enrollment, in Ringgold, GA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Ringgold Middle School?
Ringgold Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 48/100 (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 Middle School rank among public schools in Ringgold?
By Resource Investment Index, Ringgold Middle School ranks #4 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 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.