Lakeview’s public schools outscore 67% of Georgia districts
On the state math tests, 44% of Lakeview’s students scored proficient, above the Georgia average (37%). The grade covers the public school district serving Lakeview, from kindergarten through graduation, on state tests and graduation. Each state writes its own tests, so this is the one TownRatings grade compared within Georgia, not nationally.
From Georgia state tests taken in spring 2022, when 100% of students in the tested grades sat them, and the class of 2023’s four-year graduation rate, as reported to the U.S. Department of Education.
Lakeview’s schools, in brief
Better than its incomes would predict
Among the 260 Georgia towns with household incomes within a quarter of Lakeview’s, its schools beat 72%, higher than their 67% against all the state’s districts. The grade ↓
Above the state on both counts
Reading proficiency is 42% and math 44% in spring 2022, against 40% and 37% statewide; 89% of the class of 2023 graduated in four years, against 84%. Test scores ↓
Spending and class size
The district spends $15,273 per student, against $15,800 across Georgia (FY2024). Spending doesn’t count toward the grade. Districts ↓
Eight elementary schools, then three middle and three high schools
Which school depends on the address at every step. See the path ↓
Written from the figures on this page. Tests are from 2021–22, graduation from the class of 2023; each school’s own letter uses 2020–21 results.
What’s behind Lakeview’s grade
B+: better than 67% of Georgia school districts, #85 of 260 Georgia towns. Test scores and graduation are both above the Georgia average; test scores are the stronger of the two.
Where will my kid go?
Pick a grade. These are the public schools that serve Lakeview, with each school’s own grade.
6th grade in Lakeview · depends on your address
Heritage Middle School
Grades 6–8 · 858 students · 13:1 students per teacher · in Ringgold
Ringgold Middle School
Grades 6–8 · 725 students · 12:1 students per teacher · in Ringgold
Lakeview Middle School
Grades 6–8 · 647 students · 12:1 students per teacher · in Rossville
7th grade in Lakeview · depends on your address
Heritage Middle School
Grades 6–8 · 858 students · 13:1 students per teacher · in Ringgold
Ringgold Middle School
Grades 6–8 · 725 students · 12:1 students per teacher · in Ringgold
Lakeview Middle School
Grades 6–8 · 647 students · 12:1 students per teacher · in Rossville
8th grade in Lakeview · depends on your address
Heritage Middle School
Grades 6–8 · 858 students · 13:1 students per teacher · in Ringgold
Ringgold Middle School
Grades 6–8 · 725 students · 12:1 students per teacher · in Ringgold
Lakeview Middle School
Grades 6–8 · 647 students · 12:1 students per teacher · in Rossville
9th grade in Lakeview · depends on your address
Heritage High School
Grades 9–12 · 1,268 students · 14:1 students per teacher · in Ringgold
Ringgold High School
Grades 9–12 · 1,052 students · 13:1 students per teacher · in Ringgold
Lakeview-Fort Oglethorpe High School
Grades 9–12 · 963 students · 12:1 students per teacher · in Fort Oglethorpe
10th grade in Lakeview · depends on your address
Heritage High School
Grades 9–12 · 1,268 students · 14:1 students per teacher · in Ringgold
Ringgold High School
Grades 9–12 · 1,052 students · 13:1 students per teacher · in Ringgold
Lakeview-Fort Oglethorpe High School
Grades 9–12 · 963 students · 12:1 students per teacher · in Fort Oglethorpe
11th grade in Lakeview · depends on your address
Heritage High School
Grades 9–12 · 1,268 students · 14:1 students per teacher · in Ringgold
Ringgold High School
Grades 9–12 · 1,052 students · 13:1 students per teacher · in Ringgold
Lakeview-Fort Oglethorpe High School
Grades 9–12 · 963 students · 12:1 students per teacher · in Fort Oglethorpe
12th grade in Lakeview · depends on your address
Heritage High School
Grades 9–12 · 1,268 students · 14:1 students per teacher · in Ringgold
Ringgold High School
Grades 9–12 · 1,052 students · 13:1 students per teacher · in Ringgold
Lakeview-Fort Oglethorpe High School
Grades 9–12 · 963 students · 12:1 students per teacher · in Fort Oglethorpe
Lakeview’s public schools are run by Catoosa County School District, which also serves Fort Oglethorpe and Ringgold. Parts of Lakeview (18% of its land) are served by Walker County instead. To confirm the school for a specific address, ask the district.
The district
Spending and class size are shown but don’t count toward the grade. Each district’s own page has every school.
Above the state in reading
Lakeview vs. its neighbors
Schools grades for the Georgia towns that share Lakeview’s borders.
| Town | Schools | Main districts |
|---|---|---|
| Lakeview | B+ | Catoosa County |
| Fort Oglethorpe | B+ | Catoosa County |
| Rossville | B− | Walker County |
East Ridge, TN borders Lakeview but is graded on its own state’s tests, so it’s left out.
Every school in Lakeview
14 schools. Each public school’s letter compares its own 2020–21 reading and math results with Georgia’s other public schools (the newest school-level results we have).
Questions about Lakeview’s schools
Are Lakeview’s schools good?
By Georgia’s own tests, yes: the public schools Lakeview children attend outscore 67% of Georgia’s school districts on tests and graduation, a B+ Schools grade, #85 of 260 Georgia towns. Among towns with similar incomes they beat 72%. Tests are from 2021–22, graduation from the class of 2023.
What school district is Lakeview in?
Catoosa County School District, which runs grades PK–12 and enrolls 10,134 students in 16 schools (2024–25). Small parts of Lakeview are served by Walker County.
Where do Lakeview kids go to high school?
One of 3 high schools, depending on your address: Heritage High School, Ringgold High School and Lakeview-Fort Oglethorpe High School.
What is Lakeview’s graduation rate?
89% of the class of 2023 in Catoosa County School District graduated in four years, against 84% across Georgia.
How much does Lakeview spend per student?
$15,273 in Catoosa County School District (FY2024), against $15,800 across Georgia. Spending doesn’t count toward the grade.
Parents talk
What Lakeview families are saying about school.
Looking for colleges? Colleges near Lakeview → They have their own page.
School data: state test results (2021–22, with participation) and four-year graduation rates (class of 2023) reported to the U.S. Department of Education (EDFacts via ED Data Express); each school’s own letter uses its 2020–21 results (EDFacts via the Urban Institute); schools and enrollment from NCES (2024–25; private schools 2023–24); spending from the Census Bureau’s school finance survey (FY2024). The School Grade is our own summary, graded within Georgia. Stars are from neighbors.