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Whitfield County School District

1306 S. Thornton Ave.
Dalton, GA 30720
(District boundaries shown in map)
7/
10
Top 50%

Top Rankings

Whitfield County School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Georgia for:

Category
Attribute
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2025 school year, there are 21 public schools serving 11,521 students in Whitfield County School District. This district's average testing ranking is 7/10, which is in the top 50% of public schools in Georgia.
ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø Schools in Whitfield County School District have an average math proficiency score of 40% (versus the Georgia public school average of 39%), and reading proficiency score of 38% (versus the 40% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 51% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Georgia public school average of 65% (majority Black).

Overview

This School District
This State (GA)
# Schools
21 Schools
2,330 Schools
# Students
11,521 Students
1,747,653 Students
# Teachers
834 Teachers
121,051 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1

Student By Grade

District Rank

Whitfield County School District, which is ranked within the top 50% of all 222 school districts in Georgia (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 85% has increased from 80% over five school years.
This School District
State Average (GA)
#85 out of 222 school districts
(Top 50%)
38%
39%
37%
40%
34%
40%
85%
84%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.56
0.71
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
1%
5%
% Hispanic
45%
19%
% Black
2%
36%
% White
49%
35%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
3%
5%
All Ethnic Groups

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $14,420 is higher than the state median of $14,305. The school district revenue/student has grown by 9% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $14,762 is higher than the state median of $13,431. The school district spending/student has grown by 9% over four school years.
This School District
This State (GA)
Total Revenue
$166 MM
$24,999 MM
Spending
$170 MM
$23,473 MM
Revenue / Student
$14,420
$14,305
Spending / Student
$14,762
$13,431

Best Whitfield County School District ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø Schools (2025)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Cohutta Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
254 Wolfe St
Cohutta, GA 30710
(706) 694-8812
Gr: PK-5 | 294 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 19%
Rank: #22.
Pleasant Grove Elementary School
(Math: 46% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
2725 Cleveland Hwy
Dalton, GA 30721
(706) 259-3920
Gr: PK-5 | 443 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 65%
Rank: #33.
Westside Middle School
(Math: 51% | Reading: 46%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
580 Lafayette Rd. Sw
Rocky Face, GA 30740
(706) 673-2611
Gr: 6-8 | 401 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 25%
Rank: #44.
New Hope Middle School
(Math: 50% | Reading: 45%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
1111 New Hope Rd Nw
Dalton, GA 30720
(706) 673-2295
Gr: 6-8 | 440 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 52%
Rank: #55.
Northwest Whitfield County High School
(Math: 45% | Reading: 46%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
1651 Tunnel Hill Varnell Rd
Tunnel Hill, GA 30755
(706) 673-6533
Gr: 9-12 | 1,130 student Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 42%
Rank: #66.
New Hope Elementary School
(Math: 44% | Reading: 44%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
1175 New Hope Rd Nw
Dalton, GA 30720
(706) 673-3180
Gr: K-5 | 492 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 39%
Rank: #77.
Dug Gap Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
2032 Dug Gap Rd
Dalton, GA 30720
(706) 226-3919
Gr: PK-5 | 354 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 71%
Rank: #88.
Tunnel Hill Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
203 E School St
Tunnel Hill, GA 30755
(706) 673-4550
Gr: K-5 | 303 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 27%
Rank: #99.
Westside Elementary School
(Math: 40% | Reading: 41%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
1815 Utility Rd
Rocky Face, GA 30740
(706) 673-6531
Gr: PK-5 | 548 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 23%
Rank: #1010.
Valley Point Middle School
(Math: 46% | Reading: 35%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
3796 S Dixie Rd
Dalton, GA 30720
(706) 277-9662
Gr: 6-8 | 417 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 55%
Rank: #1111.
Varnell Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 35%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
3900 Cleveland Rd
Dalton, GA 30721
(706) 694-3471
Gr: K-5 | 389 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 42%
Rank: #1212.
North Whitfield Middle School
(Math: 38% | Reading: 37%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
350 Trailblazer Lane
Dalton, GA 30721
(706) 259-3381
Gr: 6-8 | 781 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 39%
Rank: #1313.
Coahulla Creek High School
(Math: 32% | Reading: 42%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
3361 Crow Rd Ne
Dalton, GA 30721
(706) 694-4900
Gr: 9-12 | 1,021 student Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 43%
Rank: #1414.
Valley Point Elementary School
(Math: 41% | Reading: 32%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
3798 S Dixie Rd
Dalton, GA 30720
(706) 277-3259
Gr: PK-5 | 459 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 44%
Rank: #15 - 1615. - 16.
Beaverdale Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
1350 Prater Mill Rd Ne
Dalton, GA 30721
(706) 275-4414
Gr: PK-5 | 503 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 27%
Rank: #15 - 1615. - 16.
Cedar Ridge Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
311 Cedar Ridge Rd Se
Dalton, GA 30721
(706) 712-8400
Gr: PK-5 | 366 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 67%
Rank: #1717.
Antioch Elementary School
(Math: 34% | Reading: 29%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
1819 Riverbend Rd
Dalton, GA 30721
(706) 278-7550
Gr: PK-5 | 470 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 70%
Rank: #1818.
Dawnville Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
1380 Dawnville Rd Ne
Dalton, GA 30721
(706) 259-3914
Gr: PK-5 | 425 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 61%
Rank: #1919.
Eastside Elementary School
(Math: 35% | Reading: 26%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
102 Hill Rd
Dalton, GA 30721
(706) 278-3074
Gr: PK-5 | 588 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 83%
Rank: #2020.
Southeast Whitfield County High School
(Math: 26% | Reading: 26%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
1954 Riverbend Rd
Dalton, GA 30721
(706) 226-2753
Gr: 9-12 | 1,512 student Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 75%
Rank: #2121.
Phoenix High School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: 6-9%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
2300 Maddox Chapel Rd Ne
Dalton, GA 30721
(706) 876-3600
Gr: 9-12 | 185 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 50%

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools belong to Whitfield County School District?
Whitfield County School District manages 21 public schools serving 11,521 students.
What is the rank of Whitfield County School District?
Whitfield County School District is ranked #79 out of 222 school districts in Georgia (top 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Georgia school districts for: Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Whitfield County School District?
49% of Whitfield County School District students are White, 45% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Whitfield County School District?
Whitfield County School District has a student/teacher ratio of 14:1, which is equal to the Georgia state average of 14:1.
What is Whitfield County School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $14,762 is higher than the state median of $13,431. The school district spending/student has grown by 9% over four school years.

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Quick Facts (2025)

  • District size: 21 schools
  • Grades: PK-12
  • Enrollment: 11,521 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 51%
  • : 85% (Btm 50% in GA)
  • : Top 50%
  • : 38% (Top 50%)
  • : 37% (Top 50%)
  • : 34% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), GA Dept. of Education

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