Best High Schools in Whitfield County, GA

Whitfield County, GA has 10 high schools with 8,180 students. Below are the top high schools based on their actual test performance displayed alongside our projected performance for their socioeconomic status and the Teacher Grade we assign based on expected performance. On average, high schools in Whitfield County score 22% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 28% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, high schools in Whitfield County don't meet expectations.

1. Northwest Whitfield County High School

C

SchoolGrade

32%

Actual Test Scores

35%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Whitfield County • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1219 Students

2. Coahulla Creek High School

C-

SchoolGrade

29%

Actual Test Scores

31%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Whitfield County • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 986 Students

3. Southeast Whitfield County High School

C-

SchoolGrade

27%

Actual Test Scores

27%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Whitfield County • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1492 Students

4. Dalton High School

D

SchoolGrade

20%

Actual Test Scores

33%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Underperforms Expectations

Dalton Public Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1382 Students

5. Gordon Central High School

D

SchoolGrade

20%

Actual Test Scores

24%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

Gordon County • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 871 Students

6. Phoenix High School

F

SchoolGrade

6%

Actual Test Scores

11%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

Whitfield County • Public • Grades 1 - 12 • 137 Students

7. The Dalton Academy

N/A

SchoolGrade

N/A

Actual Test Scores

20%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:N/A

Dalton Public Schools • Public • Grades 1 - 12 • 402 Students

Best Middle Schools in Whitfield County, GA

Whitfield County, GA has 7 middle schools with 4,472 students. Below are the top middle schools based on their actual test performance displayed alongside our projected performance for their socioeconomic status and the Teacher Grade we assign based on expected performance. On average, middle schools in Whitfield County score 36% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 33% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, middle schools in Whitfield County exceed expectations.

1. North Whitfield Middle School

B

SchoolGrade

44%

Actual Test Scores

36%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Whitfield County • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 815 Students

2. Westside Middle School

B-

SchoolGrade

42%

Actual Test Scores

40%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Whitfield County • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 392 Students

3. New Hope Middle School

B-

SchoolGrade

41%

Actual Test Scores

38%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Whitfield County • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 452 Students

4. Ashworth Middle School

C

SchoolGrade

33%

Actual Test Scores

34%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Gordon County • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 596 Students

5. Valley Point Middle School

C-

SchoolGrade

28%

Actual Test Scores

27%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Whitfield County • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 451 Students

6. Eastbrook Middle School

D+

SchoolGrade

25%

Actual Test Scores

24%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Whitfield County • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 680 Students

7. Hammond Creek Middle School

N/A

SchoolGrade

N/A

Actual Test Scores

29%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:N/A

Dalton Public Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 1086 Students

Best Elementary Schools in Whitfield County, GA

Whitfield County, GA has 21 elementary schools with 9,922 students. Below are the top elementary schools based on their actual test performance displayed alongside our projected performance for their socioeconomic status and the Teacher Grade we assign based on expected performance. On average, elementary schools in Whitfield County score 33% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 33% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, elementary schools in Whitfield County meet expectations.

1. Cohutta Elementary School

B

SchoolGrade

47%

Actual Test Scores

44%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Whitfield County • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 323 Students

2. Tunnel Hill Elementary School

B

SchoolGrade

45%

Actual Test Scores

45%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Whitfield County • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 310 Students

3. Brookwood Elementary School

B-

SchoolGrade

43%

Actual Test Scores

41%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Dalton Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 724 Students

4. Westside Elementary School

B-

SchoolGrade

42%

Actual Test Scores

39%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Whitfield County • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 556 Students

5. Belwood Elementary School

B-

SchoolGrade

42%

Actual Test Scores

39%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Gordon County • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 518 Students

6. Westwood Elementary School

B-

SchoolGrade

42%

Actual Test Scores

35%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Dalton Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 579 Students

7. Pleasant Grove Elementary School

B-

SchoolGrade

42%

Actual Test Scores

33%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Whitfield County • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 448 Students

8. New Hope Elementary School

C+

SchoolGrade

36%

Actual Test Scores

39%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Whitfield County • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 511 Students

9. Varnell Elementary School

C

SchoolGrade

33%

Actual Test Scores

35%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Whitfield County • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 374 Students

10. Beaverdale Elementary School

C

SchoolGrade

33%

Actual Test Scores

35%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Whitfield County • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 496 Students

Education & Community Snapshot in Whitfield County, GA

County-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.

Community Factors

Whitfield County, GA has a total population of 102,864 with 25% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 74%, and 19% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.

Students in Whitfield County, GA

22,574

K-12 Students

High School Graduates

74%

Adults 25+ with HS diplomas

College Graduates

19%

Adults 25+ with a Bachelor’s degree or higher

Demographics statistics provided by Best Neighborhood Whitfield County, GA.

Safety

Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.

Overall Crime Grade

B

18.88 per 1,000 Residents

Violent Crime Grade

B+

2.77 per 1,000 Residents

Property Crime Grade

C+

16.10 per 1,000 Residents

Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Whitfield County, GA.

Connectivity

Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Whitfield County, GA.

ISP Report Card

B

Internet Infrastructure Grade

Average Download Speed

1,073 Mbps

Speed Most Residents Can Get

Digital Connectivity Index

54 / 100

ISP Connectivity Demand Report

To read more about these statistics, please visit Whitfield County, GA Internet Health Assessment.

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  • Projected Test Scores: 32%
  • Teacher Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
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  • Projected Test Scores: 40%
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  • Teacher Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
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  • Teacher Grade: Meets Expectations
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  • Teacher Grade: Meets Expectations
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  • Projected Test Scores: 34%
  • Teacher Grade: Meets Expectations
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  • Projected Test Scores: 38%
  • Teacher Grade: Meets Expectations
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  • Projected Test Scores: 32%
  • Teacher Grade: Exceeds Expectations
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  • Teacher Grade: Meets Expectations
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  • Teacher Grade: Meets Expectations