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CATOOSA SCHOOLS
           Dalton State College, allowing students to   highlighting the district’s focus on education for                                                         Additional private schools and campuses in    traditional and distance education leading to   DALTON STATE COLLEGE  Westcott Building
           earn college credit and industry-recognized   all. Catoosa County continues to break barriers   NUMBERS TO KNOW                                         northwest Georgia make this a vibrant hub of    associate degrees, diplomas, and certificates.   Dalton State College, a member of the University   650 College Drive, Dalton, GA 30720
           certifications while still in high school. In   and build opportunities for all learners.  CATOOSA COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOLS   RINGGOLD ELEMENTARY          attainable pathways for all ages of    GNTC also offers non-credit continuing education   System of Georgia, serves more than 5,000   706.272.4436 • daltonstate.edu
           2024, 152 students earned 93 technical   A CULTURE OF EXCELLENCE        307 Cleveland Street, Ringgold, GA 30736  Ringgold, GA • 706.935.2912           degree-seekers and adult learners.  classes, economic development assistance, and   students in Northwest Georgia and beyond
           college certificates and 136 industry   Academic success extends beyond graduation   706.965.2297 • catoosa.k12.ga.us                                                                       adult education services. GNTC is one of the   through campuses in Dalton, Ellijay, and online.   UNIVERSITY OF TENNESSEE
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           credentials of value. This year, 47% of seniors   rates. Catoosa County Public Schools posted            RINGGOLD MIDDLE SCHOOL                         HIGHER EDUCATION                    largest technical colleges in Georgia with six   The college offers 24 bachelor’s degree programs   Through its five colleges and graduate school,
           accepted job offers in their field of study, and   the 34th highest SAT average in the state in   BATTLEFIELD ELEMENTARY   Ringgold, GA • 706.935.3381  Catoosa County students have ready access to   campus locations in Catoosa, Floyd, Gordon, Polk,    and an array of associate degree programs. In   University of Tennessee Chattanooga  (UTC)
           13% of juniors have summer internships in   2024, further demonstrating a strong culture of   Ft. Oglethorpe, GA • 706.866.9183                         college and university campuses within a 20-mile   Walker, and Whitfield counties. With continuous   2024, The Wall Street Journal named Dalton State   offers 48 bachelor’s degrees with 118 program
           their field of study.            academic achievement and college readiness.                             RINGGOLD HIGH SCHOOL:                          radius and beyond.                  growth, and customized training to meet the   as the college or university with the #1 student
                                                                                   BATTLEFIELD PRIMARY                                                                                                 needs of local businesses and industries, GNTC   experience in the nation. The partnerships   concentrations, 25 graduate certificate programs,
        COMMITTED TO EQUITY                 As a Warrior, a Tiger, or a General, students in   Ft. Oglethorpe, GA • 706.861.5778  THE TIGERS                       GEORGIA NORTHWESTERN TECHNICAL      provides valuable leadership in workforce   between Dalton State and Northwest Georgia   23 master’s degree programs with 49 program
        The recent graduation success includes   Catoosa County are part of a school system                         Ringgold, GA • 706.935.2254                    COLLEGE (GNTC)                      development for northwest Georgia.  businesses and industries, governments,   concentrations, an education specialist program
        record gains for students with disabilities   that is forward-thinking, student-focused, and   BOYNTON ELEMENTARY                                          Georgia Northwestern Technical College, a unit   GNTC Catoosa County Campus   nonprofits, and schools strengthen the college’s   with 3 program concentrations, and 6 doctoral
        and economically disadvantaged students,   committed to excellence. The district continues to  Ringgold, GA • 706.866.1521  RINGGOLD PRIMARY               of the Technical College System of Georgia,   120 College Park Drive, Ringgold, GA 30736  mission to foster lifelong learning, active   degrees with 11 program concentrations.
                                                                                                                    Ringgold, GA • 706.937.5437                    offers technical and academic instruction through   706.965.1120 • gntc.edu  leadership, and positive contributions.  For more information, visit utc.edu.
                                                                                   CLOUD SPRINGS ELEMENTARY
                                                                                   Rossville, GA • 706.866.6640     TIGER CREEK ELEMENTARY

                                                                                   GRAYSVILLE ELEMENTARY            Tunnel Hill, GA • 706.935.9890
                                                                                   Ringgold, GA • 706.937.3147
                                                                                                                    WEST SIDE ELEMENTARY
                                                                                   HERITAGE MIDDLE SCHOOL           Rossville, GA • 706.866.9211
                                                                                   Ringgold, GA • 706.937.3568
                                                                                                                    WOODSTATION ELEMENTARY
                                                                                   HERITAGE HIGH SCHOOL: THE GENERALS  Rock Spring, GA • 706.935.6700
                                                                                   Ringgold, GA • 706.937.6464
                                                                                                                    CATOOSA ONLINE ACADEMY
                                                                                   LAKEVIEW MIDDLE SCHOOL           coa.catoosak12.ga.us
                                                                                   Rossville, GA • 706.866.1040
                                                                                   LAKEVIEW-FT. OGLETHORPE          FROM HERE TO CAREER COLLEGE
                                                                                   HIGH SCHOOL: THE WARRIORS        AND CAREER ACADEMY
                                                                                   Ft. Oglethorpe, GA • 706.866.0342  Ringgold, GA • 706.937.2220


                                                                                innovate, and it remains grounded in its mission:   5608 Reeds Bridge Road, Ringgold GA 30736
                                                                                to prepare every student for a successful future.  706.866.3900 • applebrookschool.com

                                                                                PRIVATE SCHOOLS – PRE-K             GINGERBREAD HOUSE CHILD CARE CENTER
                                                                                APPLEBROOK COUNTRY DAY SCHOOL       Gingerbread House Child Care Center has a
                                                                                Each school year, the Georgia Lottery-funded   capacity for 220 children and is open weekdays
                                                                                classroom has 22 students in pre-Kindergarten.
                                                                                Quality-rated care from age six weeks to four   from 7 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Summer season and
                                                                                years old is also provided. School-aged children   after-hours care are also available. Spanish,
                                                                                may attend Applebrook during summer break.   Chinese and ASL are taught.
                                                                                Childcare is also available during school in-service   7227 Nashville Street, Ringgold, GA 30736
                                                                                and holiday breaks.                 706.935.9999

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