Georgia public high school · Catoosa County

Ringgold High School

29 Tiger Trl, Ringgold, GA 30736. 236 graduates in the Class of 2024, and 58.1% of them enrolled in college within a year.

58.1%Enrolled in college within a year (Class of 2024)1.9 pts below Georgia (60%)
17.9%Earned a bachelor's or higher within 5 years (Class of 2019)About the same as the typical Georgia school
92.5%4-year graduation rate (2025)5.2 pts above Georgia (87.2%)
1,021Average SAT, highest score (2025)Georgia average: 1,037
62.8%AP exams scored 3 or higher (2025)1.8 pts below the typical Georgia school (64.6%)
57.9%Graduates eligible for the HOPE Scholarship (2025)7.9 pts above Georgia (50%)
Our read

Given that 46% of students are economically disadvantaged, schools like this typically send about 64.1% of graduates to college. Ringgold High School sends 58.1%, 6 points fewer than expected.

The path from Ringgold

How we measure this
  1. 1

    The year after graduation, Class of 2024

    Georgia public college 36%Georgia private college 4.7%Out-of-state college 12.3%Georgia technical college 5.1%Career credential, working 6.4%Working, not in college 16.5%Not found in Georgia records 19.1%

    Share of the 236 graduates. Source: Georgia GOSA, High School Graduate Outcomes.

  2. 2

    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, Jacksonville State University, Cleveland State Community College, Florida Atlantic University. (Georgia reports these in rank order without counts.)

  3. 3

    What those colleges lead to

    CollegeStudents from hereGraduation rateAvg. net price / yrMedian earnings, 10 yrsMedian debt
    Dalton State College4929%$2,353$46,083$13,419
    Kennesaw State University1650%$16,325$62,766$21,500
    Georgia Northwestern Technical College1249%$4,043$39,355$7,491
    Berry College471%$21,964$57,984$20,500
    Georgia Southern University454%$16,785$59,167$20,568

    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.

  4. 4

    Five and eight years later

    Class of 2019, five years after high school

    Bachelor's or higher17.9%
    Associate degree5.7%
    Certificate or other credential33.9%
    Still enrolled, no credential yet12.2%
    No credential, not enrolled30.4%

    Class of 2016, eight years after high school

    Bachelor's or higher14%
    Associate degree2.9%
    Certificate or other credential22.2%
    Still enrolled, no credential yet2.5%
    No credential, not enrolled58.4%

    Highest credential earned, as a share of graduates. Source: Georgia GOSA, High School Graduate Outcomes.

College-going over time

40%50%60%70%80%20072009201120132015201720192021202358%
Ringgold High SchoolGeorgia, all public high schools

Share of each graduating class enrolled in college the following year. Source: Georgia GOSA.

Ready for college work?

23.7%Needed remedial math in college (Class of 2024)Georgia public colleges only
11.3%Needed remedial English
22.9%Earned 24+ college credits in year one (Class of 2021)Georgia: 33.1%
20.6Average ACT composite (2025)Georgia: 21.5

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

White86%
Hispanic5%
Multiracial4%
Black3%
Asian2%
46%Economically disadvantaged studentsGeorgia: 68%
17.8%In gifted programs

Enrollment, 2024-25. Source: Georgia GOSA report card downloads.

Where it is

Nearby high schools: Heritage High School (4.9 mi, 56.9% to college) · Lakeview-Fort Oglethorpe High School (7.1 mi, 40.5% to college) · Northwest Whitfield County High School (7.3 mi, 62.3% to college) · Gordon Lee High School (11.0 mi, 77.3% to college) · Coahulla Creek High School (11.2 mi, 54.2% 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

MeasureRinggoldCatoosa CountyGeorgia
Enrolled in college within a year (Class of 2024)58.1%52.3%60%
4-year graduation rate (2025)92.5%—87.2%
Average SAT (2025)1,021—1,037
HOPE eligible (2025)57.9%—50%

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Quick answers

What percent of Ringgold High School graduates go to college?
58.1% of the Class of 2024 at Ringgold High School enrolled in college, compared with 60% in Georgia. Source: Georgia Governor's Office of Student Achievement.
Which colleges do Ringgold High School graduates attend most?
The colleges enrolling the most Ringgold High School graduates are Dalton State College, Kennesaw State University and Georgia Northwestern Technical College. Source: Georgia Governor's Office of Student Achievement.
What is the graduation rate at Ringgold High School?
Ringgold High School has a four-year graduation rate of 92.5%. Source: Georgia Governor's Office of Student Achievement.
How many Ringgold High School graduates finish a bachelor's degree?
17.9% of Ringgold High School's Class of 2019 earned a bachelor's degree within five years. Source: Georgia GOSA.