High Schools in Catoosa County

Catoosa County is home to three public high schools serving grades 9-12: Heritage High School, Ringgold High School, and Lakeview-Fort Oglethorpe High School. The district ranks in the 76th percentile statewide with a 4-star rating, and the schools range in size from about 960 to 1,270 students.

Heritage High School is the clear academic leader, ranking 87th in the state (81st percentile) with a 93.2% graduation rate and the lowest chronic absenteeism (14.2%). It posts the county's best scores in Algebra I (54.9% proficient) and Biology (69.1% proficient, a standout 21.9 points above the state average). Ringgold High School sits solidly in the middle, with a 92.5% graduation rate and steady state rankings, but its chronic absenteeism rate of 24.9% is well above the district average of 16.4%. Lakeview-Fort Oglethorpe High School ranks lowest but is the county's turnaround story, jumping 65 spots in state ranking over the past year. It leads the county in US History proficiency (43.3%) and improved in Algebra I and US History year-over-year, despite serving a student population where nearly 88% qualify for free/reduced lunch.

Notably, Lakeview-Fort Oglethorpe spends the most per student ($14,429) and has the smallest class sizes (11.8:1), yet posts the lowest graduation rate (87.6%) and lowest Biology scores (36.2% proficient). Meanwhile, Heritage spends the least ($12,744) with larger classes and achieves the best outcomes — a reminder that socioeconomic factors and attendance matter more than spending alone. Chronic absenteeism is a key challenge at Ringgold and Lakeview-Fort Oglethorpe, both exceeding the state average of 17.7%. For parents, Heritage offers the strongest overall academics, while Lakeview-Fort Oglethorpe shows the most momentum for improvement.