Whitfield County Schools & Education
Whitfield County, Georgia
NCES 2022-23 public school data and FY 2022 school-finance dataSchool Score
36/100
Percentile-style score
Score Band
Lower Signal
Graduation Rate
84.3%
National avg 87.5%
Education Statistics
Graduation Rate
84.3%
National avg 87.5%
State avg 88.1%
Per-Pupil Spending
$7,398
National avg $13,239
State avg $7,405
School Score
36/100
Percentile-style score
State avg 50/100
State Score Position
#129
of 159 counties by score
Education Data Brief: Whitfield County
Measured School Summary
Whitfield County faces educational challenges with a school score of 36/100 and a graduation rate of 84.3%, falling below typical benchmarks.
Funding Context
At $7,398 per pupil, Whitfield County operates with limited funding, which may constrain staffing, materials, and extracurricular offerings.
Neighbor Context
Its school score is 29% below the Georgia average, and its graduation rate trails the state average by 3.8 percentage points, while per-pupil spending is 0% lower than the state norm.
School Data Brief
How to read Whitfield County before comparing districts
County-level education data is best used as a screening layer. It summarizes the local school environment, then points you toward the district and school records that matter for local review.
Local context that changes the interpretation
33 public schools and 2 districts are represented below. Use those school and district records to confirm whether the county-level context fits the neighborhoods you are actually considering.
Overall screen
36/100
Lower measured signal. Ranks #129 of 159 Georgia counties with school score data.
Completion
84.3%
3.8 pts below the state average
Funding context
$7,398
roughly matches the state average
School coverage
33
2 districts represented in the county school list.
Start with measured county context
The county-level signal is lower, so review individual schools and local records before interpreting the score. Compare the score, graduation rate, and spending together rather than treating any single metric as final.
Check the local school mix
Whitfield County has 33 public schools across 2 districts, so school-level fit can vary inside the county.
Verify local rules
Use this page as county-level context, then confirm attendance zones, transportation, special programs, and current school boundaries with local districts.
What Whitfield County school data means before you move
County averages are useful for screening, but parents choose addresses, grade pathways, and district rules. This brief turns the public data into the checks that matter before you sign a lease or mortgage.
Dominant-district county
Whitfield County carries most of the listed public-school system, with 22 of 33 schools. Start there, then verify whether your target address sits inside that district slice.
State position
#129
of 159 Georgia counties with school score data. The county score is 14 points below the state average.
Data confidence
Usable
3 of 5 county signals are present, and 100% of listed schools report enrollment. Compare schools, then verify missing fields locally.
K-12 continuity check
These are the largest visible district slices in the county data. They show whether elementary, middle, and high school records appear together or whether a family needs to investigate transition points.
Whitfield County
Elementary to high school visible
12,317 students
22 listed schools in this county slice.
Dalton Public Schools
Elementary to high school visible
7,675 students
10 listed schools in this county slice.
District reality check
Whitfield County is the largest listed district slice, with 22 schools. County pages do not prove address assignment, so verify boundaries with local district tools.
What the data cannot tell you
NCES records do not confirm current attendance zones, private-school options, transfer approvals, program capacity, transportation, or whether a listed school is available to a specific address.
Questions to ask before choosing an address
Which district actually serves the addresses we are considering in Whitfield County?
Do the neighborhoods we like fall inside the same district, or are we comparing different Whitfield County district systems?
What changes at the elementary-to-middle and middle-to-high transitions in the district pathway we would likely use?
If we need a program not visible in the NCES flags, which district office can confirm current offerings?
Are the largest listed schools the ones our address can actually attend, or are they only county-level context?
Education Overview
About Schools in Whitfield County, Georgia
This context is screened for neutral school-data wording and should be read alongside the current metrics on this page. It is not school advice.
Large-Scale Education in North Georgia
Whitfield County manages a robust network of 33 public schools serving nearly 20,000 students. The system includes 19 elementary schools, six middle schools, and six high schools. This extensive infrastructure is split between two primary school districts.
Two Districts Serving Different Communities
The Whitfield County district is the largest, serving 12,317 students across 22 schools. Dalton Public Schools manages 10 schools with a total enrollment of 7,675. There are no charter schools in the county, as the two traditional districts handle all student needs.
Diverse Urban and Rural Settings
Schools are spread across 14 rural, 11 city, and 8 suburban locales, offering a wide range of learning environments. Southeast Whitfield County High is the largest school with 1,492 students. The average school size is 606 students, providing a balance between large-scale resources and community focus.
School Overview
Total Schools
33
in Whitfield County
Reported Enrollment
19,999
33 schools reporting
School Districts
2
districts
Charter Schools
0
0% of total
School Level Breakdown
2 School Districts in Whitfield County
33 Public Schools in Whitfield County
Sorted by reported enrollment. Dedicated profile pages are available for 6 high-enrollment schools; every NCES public school remains listed here.
NCES 2022-23 public school data and FY 2022 school-finance dataLevel
Showing 20 of 33 matching schools
| School Name | Profile | District | Location | Grades | Type / Flags | Reported Enrollment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Southeast Whitfield County High School | Profile | Whitfield County | Dalton, 30721Suburb: Small | 9–12 | High | 1,492 |
| Dalton High School | Profile | Dalton Public Schools | Dalton, 30720City: Small | 9–12 | High | 1,382 |
| Northwest Whitfield County High School | Profile | Whitfield County | Tunnel Hill, 30755Rural: Fringe | 9–12 | High | 1,219 |
| Dalton Jr. High School | Profile | Dalton Public Schools | Dalton, 30721City: Small | 8–9 | Other | 1,162 |
| Hammond Creek Middle School | Profile | Dalton Public Schools | Dalton, 30721City: Small | 6–8 | Middle | 1,086 |
| Coahulla Creek High School | Profile | Whitfield County | Dalton, 30721Rural: Fringe | 9–12 | High | 986 |
| North Whitfield Middle School | Record | Whitfield County | Dalton, 30721Rural: Fringe | 6–8 | Middle | 815 |
| Brookwood Elementary School | Record | Dalton Public Schools | Dalton, 30720City: Small | PK–5 | Primary | 724 |
| City Park Elementary School | Record | Dalton Public Schools | Dalton, 30720City: Small | PK–5 | Primary | 699 |
| Eastbrook Middle School | Record | Whitfield County | Dalton, 30721Suburb: Small | 6–8 | Middle | 680 |
| Blue Ridge Elementary School | Record | Dalton Public Schools | Dalton, 30721City: Small | PK–5 | Primary | 642 |
| Westwood Elementary School | Record | Dalton Public Schools | Dalton, 30720City: Small | PK–5 | Primary | 579 |
| Park Creek Elementary School | Record | Dalton Public Schools | Dalton, 30721City: Small | PK–5 | Primary | 576 |
| Westside Elementary School | Record | Whitfield County | Rocky Face, 30740Rural: Fringe | PK–5 | Primary | 556 |
| Eastside Elementary School | Record | Whitfield County | Dalton, 30721Suburb: Small | PK–5 | Primary | 546 |
| New Hope Elementary School | Record | Whitfield County | Dalton, 30720Rural: Fringe | KG–5 | Primary | 511 |
| Beaverdale Elementary School | Record | Whitfield County | Dalton, 30721Rural: Fringe | PK–5 | Primary | 496 |
| Valley Point Elementary School | Record | Whitfield County | Dalton, 30720Rural: Fringe | PK–5 | Primary | 493 |
| Antioch Elementary School | Record | Whitfield County | Dalton, 30721Suburb: Small | PK–5 | Primary | 464 |
| New Hope Middle School | Record | Whitfield County | Dalton, 30720Rural: Fringe | 6–8 | Middle | 452 |
Southeast Whitfield County High School
Whitfield County
Dalton, 30721 / Suburb: Small
Dalton High School
Dalton Public Schools
Dalton, 30720 / City: Small
Northwest Whitfield County High School
Whitfield County
Tunnel Hill, 30755 / Rural: Fringe
Dalton Jr. High School
Dalton Public Schools
Dalton, 30721 / City: Small
Hammond Creek Middle School
Dalton Public Schools
Dalton, 30721 / City: Small
Coahulla Creek High School
Whitfield County
Dalton, 30721 / Rural: Fringe
North Whitfield Middle School
Whitfield County
Dalton, 30721 / Rural: Fringe
Brookwood Elementary School
Dalton Public Schools
Dalton, 30720 / City: Small
City Park Elementary School
Dalton Public Schools
Dalton, 30720 / City: Small
Blue Ridge Elementary School
Dalton Public Schools
Dalton, 30721 / City: Small
Westwood Elementary School
Dalton Public Schools
Dalton, 30720 / City: Small
Park Creek Elementary School
Dalton Public Schools
Dalton, 30721 / City: Small
Westside Elementary School
Whitfield County
Rocky Face, 30740 / Rural: Fringe
Eastside Elementary School
Whitfield County
Dalton, 30721 / Suburb: Small
New Hope Elementary School
Whitfield County
Dalton, 30720 / Rural: Fringe
Beaverdale Elementary School
Whitfield County
Dalton, 30721 / Rural: Fringe
Valley Point Elementary School
Whitfield County
Dalton, 30720 / Rural: Fringe
Education Funding Detail
Annual Per-Pupil Expenditure
$7,398
State avg $7,405
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Schools in Whitfield County, Georgia — FAQ
What does the school system look like in Whitfield County, Georgia?
Whitfield County manages a robust network of 33 public schools serving nearly 20,000 students. The system includes 19 elementary schools, six middle schools, and six high schools. This extensive infrastructure is split between two primary school districts.
What are the major school districts in Whitfield County, Georgia?
The Whitfield County district is the largest, serving 12,317 students across 22 schools. Dalton Public Schools manages 10 schools with a total enrollment of 7,675. There are no charter schools in the county, as the two traditional districts handle all student needs.
What is the school experience like in Whitfield County?
Schools are spread across 14 rural, 11 city, and 8 suburban locales, offering a wide range of learning environments. Southeast Whitfield County High is the largest school with 1,492 students. The average school size is 606 students, providing a balance between large-scale resources and community focus.
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Data Sources
Education data sourced from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) Common Core of Data and School District Finance Survey. School scores are derived composite metrics based on available NCES graduation-rate and school-finance signals.
Data is informational only. Coverage varies by county and reporting year. Not for use as the sole basis for educational decisions.