Heritage High School is a public secondary school located in Ringgold, Georgia, United States. It is in the Catoosa County Public Schools district. Heritage High School was founded in 2008. It was the first high school opened by Catoosa County in three decades. The school's cost was $42.5 million.
Serving 1,268 students in grades 9-12, Heritage High School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Georgia for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 56% (which is higher than the Georgia state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 45% (which is higher than the Georgia state average of 40%).
The student-teacher ratio of 14:1 is equal to the Georgia state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 12% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Georgia state average of 66% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 1,268 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 12%
- Graduation Rate: 89% (Btm 50% in GA)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 30%
- Math Proficiency: 56% (Top 20%)
- Reading Proficiency: 45% (Top 30%)
- Science Proficiency: 64% (Top 20%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), GA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Heritage High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Georgia for:
Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools
Math Proficiency
Science Proficiency
School Overview
Heritage High School's student population of 1,268 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 89 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
1,268 students
Total Classroom Teachers
89 teachers
Year Founded
2008
School Motto
We are not limited by our abilities, only by our attitudes.
School Rankings
Heritage High School ranks within the top 30% of all 2,192 schools in Georgia (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Heritage High School is 0.22, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.72. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#485 out of 2192 schools
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
56%
39%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
45%
40%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
64%
40%
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
2%
5%
Hispanic
5%
20%
Black
2%
36%
White
88%
34%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
89%
84%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
25%
63%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Catoosa County School District
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), GA Dept. of Education
School Notes
- School Mascot: General Officer
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Heritage High School's ranking?
Heritage High School is ranked #485 out of 2,192 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in Georgia.
What schools are Heritage High School often compared to?
Heritage High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Ringgold High School, Lakeview-fort Oglethorpe High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
56% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 39% GA state average), while 45% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 40% GA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Heritage High School?
The graduation rate of Heritage High School is 89%, which is higher than the Georgia state average of 84%.
How many students attend Heritage High School?
1,268 students attend Heritage High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
88% of Heritage High School students are White, 5% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Asian, and 2% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Heritage High School?
Heritage High School has a student ration of 14:1, which is equal to the Georgia state average of 14:1.
What grades does Heritage High School offer ?
Heritage High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Heritage High School part of?
Heritage High School is part of Catoosa County School District.
School Calendar
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