Heritage High School
3960 Poplar Springs Rd, Ringgold, GA 30736. 292 graduates in the Class of 2024, and 56.9% of them enrolled in college within a year.
Given that 32% of students are economically disadvantaged, schools like this typically send about 68.7% of graduates to college. Heritage High School sends 56.9%, 12 points fewer than expected.
The path from Heritage
How we measure this- 1
The year after graduation, Class of 2024
Georgia public college 30.5%Georgia private college 3.1%Out-of-state college 15.4%Georgia technical college 7.9%Career credential, working 5.5%Working, not in college 19.5%Not found in Georgia records 18.2%Share of the 292 graduates. Source: Georgia GOSA, High School Graduate Outcomes.
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Where they enrolled
Top Georgia colleges for the Class of 2024, by number of students.
Most common out-of-state choices: The University of Tennessee-Chattanooga, Chattanooga State Community College, East Tennessee State Univ College of Med, Cleveland State Community College, Jacksonville State University. (Georgia reports these in rank order without counts.)
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What those colleges lead to
College Students from here Graduation rate Avg. net price / yr Median earnings, 10 yrs Median debt Dalton State College 57 29% $2,353 $46,083 $13,419 Georgia Northwestern Technical College 21 49% $4,043 $39,355 $7,491 University of West Georgia 9 44% $11,787 $54,320 $20,750 Kennesaw State University 7 50% $16,325 $62,766 $21,500 University of Georgia 5 89% $13,636 $77,246 $15,623 College figures: U.S. Department of Education, College Scorecard. Graduation rate is within 150% of normal time. Earnings are for former students working and not enrolled.
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Five and eight years later
Class of 2019, five years after high school
Class of 2016, eight years after high school
Highest credential earned, as a share of graduates. Source: Georgia GOSA, High School Graduate Outcomes.
College-going over time
Share of each graduating class enrolled in college the following year. Source: Georgia GOSA.
Ready for college work?
Learning support: share of graduates who enrolled in a Georgia public college and were placed in remedial courses. Credits: share of all graduates. Source: Georgia GOSA.
Who attends
Enrollment, 2024-25. Source: Georgia GOSA report card downloads.
Where it is
Nearby high schools: Lakeview-Fort Oglethorpe High School (4.3 mi, 40.5% to college) · Ringgold High School (4.9 mi, 58.1% to college) · Gordon Lee High School (6.1 mi, 77.3% to college) · Ridgeland High School (7.8 mi, 33.6% to college) · Northwest Whitfield County High School (11.2 mi, 62.3% to college)
Living near a school does not guarantee attendance. Check the Catoosa County attendance zone for an address.
Compared with the district and state
| Measure | Heritage | Catoosa County | Georgia |
|---|---|---|---|
| Enrolled in college within a year (Class of 2024) | 56.9% | 52.3% | 60% |
| 4-year graduation rate (2025) | 93.2% | — | 87.2% |
| Average SAT (2025) | 1,154 | — | 1,037 |
| HOPE eligible (2025) | 43.5% | — | 50% |
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Quick answers
- What percent of Heritage High School graduates go to college?
- 56.9% of the Class of 2024 at Heritage High School enrolled in college, compared with 60% in Georgia. Source: Georgia Governor's Office of Student Achievement.
- Which colleges do Heritage High School graduates attend most?
- The colleges enrolling the most Heritage High School graduates are Dalton State College, Georgia Northwestern Technical College and University of West Georgia. Source: Georgia Governor's Office of Student Achievement.
- What is the graduation rate at Heritage High School?
- Heritage High School has a four-year graduation rate of 93.2%. Source: Georgia Governor's Office of Student Achievement.
- How many Heritage High School graduates finish a bachelor's degree?
- 24% of Heritage High School's Class of 2019 earned a bachelor's degree within five years. Source: Georgia GOSA.
