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Ringgold Middle School vs. Lafayette Middle School

Should you attend Ringgold Middle School or Lafayette Middle School? Visitors to our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare their rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.

School Overview

School
Ringgold Middle School
217 Tiger Trl
Ringgold, GA 30736
: 
9/
10
Top 20%
Lafayette Middle School
419 Roadrunner Blvd
La Fayette, GA 30728
: 
3/
10
Bottom 50%
Top Rankings

Ringgold Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Georgia for:

Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 20%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 20%)
Student Attention
Lowest student-teacher ratio (Top 20%)

Lafayette Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Georgia for:

Category
Attribute
Student Attention
Lowest student-teacher ratio (Top 5%)
Overview
Serving 764 students in grades 6-8, Ringgold Middle School ranks in the top 20% 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 55% (which is higher than the Georgia state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 49% (which is higher than the Georgia state average of 40%).
The student-teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the Georgia state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 14% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Georgia state average of 65% (majority Black).
Serving 501 students in grades 6-8, Lafayette Middle School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Georgia for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 25% (which is lower than the Georgia state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 25% (which is lower than the Georgia state average of 40%).
The student-teacher ratio of 9:1 is lower than the Georgia state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 13% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is lower than the Georgia state average of 65% (majority Black).
Grades Offered
6-8
6-8
Total Students
764 students
501 students
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Ringgold Middle School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Lafayette Middle School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
% Male | % Female
54% | 46%
54% | 46%
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Ringgold Middle School.
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Lafayette Middle School.
Total Classroom Teachers
62 teachers
54 teachers
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Ringgold Middle School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Lafayette Middle School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
9:1
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Ringgold Middle School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Catoosa County School District and the state of Georgia, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Lafayette Middle School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Walker County School District and the state of Georgia, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.

Test Scores

#437 out of 2192 schools in GA
(Top 20%)
#1564 out of 2192 schools in GA
(Bottom 50%)
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Ringgold Middle School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Lafayette Middle School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
55%
(Top 20% in GA)
25%
(Bottom 50% in GA)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Ringgold Middle School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Catoosa County School District and Georgia public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Lafayette Middle School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Walker County School District and Georgia public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
49%
(Top 30% in GA)(21-22 School Year Data)
25%
(Bottom 50% in GA)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Ringgold Middle School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Catoosa County School District and Georgia public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Lafayette Middle School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Walker County School District and Georgia public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
60%
(Top 20% in GA)(21-22 School Year Data)
25-29%
(Bottom 50% in GA)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Ringgold Middle School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the Catoosa County School District and Georgia public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Lafayette Middle School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the Walker County School District and Georgia public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.

Students by Grade

Students by Grade
This chart displays the students of Ringgold Middle School by grade.
This chart displays the students of Lafayette Middle School by grade.
Grade 6 Students
264
170
Grade 7 Students
232
155
Grade 8 Students
268
176

Students by Ethnicity

% American Indian
n/a
1%
% Asian
1%
1%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Ringgold Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Catoosa County School District and in Georgia, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Lafayette Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Walker County School District and in Georgia, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Hispanic
5%
2%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Ringgold Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Catoosa County School District and in Georgia, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Lafayette Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Walker County School District and in Georgia, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Black
3%
2%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Ringgold Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Catoosa County School District and in Georgia, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Lafayette Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Walker County School District and in Georgia, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% White
86%
87%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Ringgold Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Catoosa County School District and in Georgia, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Lafayette Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Walker County School District and in Georgia, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
5%
7%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Ringgold Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Catoosa County School District and in Georgia, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Lafayette Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Walker County School District and in Georgia, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
0.26
0.24
This chart showcases the diversity score of Ringgold Middle School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Catoosa County School District and Georgia, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the diversity score of Lafayette Middle School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Walker County School District and Georgia, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.

Additional Information

Eligible for Free Lunch
46%
79%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Ringgold Middle School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Catoosa County School District and Georgia, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Lafayette Middle School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Walker County School District and Georgia, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
9%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Ringgold Middle School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Catoosa County School District and Georgia, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Lafayette Middle School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Walker County School District and Georgia, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
 
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