Summary:
There are four elementary schools serving grades PK-5 in zip code 30736 (Ringgold, GA), all part of the Catoosa County School District, which ranks in the top quarter of Georgia districts with a 4-star rating.
Boynton Elementary School is the clear academic leader in the area, ranking 272nd in the state (78th percentile) and showing a remarkable 136-position improvement year-over-year. Its math proficiency rates exceed state averages by 10-18 points across all grade levels, and it has the lowest economic disadvantage rate (38.6% FRL) among the schools. Ringgold Elementary School presents an interesting contrast—it has the best attendance record in the zip code (8.1% chronic absenteeism, less than half the state average) but the lowest academic ranking (51st percentile) and highest economic disadvantage (56% FRL). Graysville Elementary School has experienced the most significant decline, dropping 139 ranking positions, with a particularly concerning 13-point drop in 5th grade science proficiency (now at 33.6%, well below the state average of 44.2%). Ringgold Primary School serves grades PK-2 and spends the most per student ($17,287), though this investment doesn't appear to translate into academic advantages by 3rd grade at its paired elementary campus.
For parents, the key takeaway is that Boynton offers the strongest academic outcomes with improving rankings and strong math instruction across all grades. Ringgold Elementary excels at keeping students in school but struggles academically despite that advantage. Graysville shows mixed results with notable science concerns. The district overall performs above state averages in mathematics, but science outcomes vary widely—a 17-point gap exists between the highest and lowest performing schools in 5th grade science. While economic factors play a role, they don't tell the whole story, as evidenced by Graysville's similar FRL rate to Boynton yet significantly different outcomes.
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