Best Schools in Whitfield County, GA
Whitfield County, GA has 34 public schools (6 high, 6 middle, 20 elementary) serving 20,582 students. On average they score 36% on state proficiency tests against a projected 40%, so schools in Whitfield County meet expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in Whitfield County, GA
The top high schools in Whitfield County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Northwest Whitfield County High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Whitfield County • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1219 Students
2. Coahulla Creek High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Whitfield County • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 986 Students
3. Dalton High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Dalton Public Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1382 Students
4. Southeast Whitfield County High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Whitfield County • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1492 Students
5. The Dalton Academy
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Dalton Public Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 402 Students
6. Phoenix High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Whitfield County • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 137 Students
Best Middle Schools in Whitfield County, GA
The top middle schools in Whitfield County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. New Hope Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Whitfield County • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 452 Students
2. Westside Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Whitfield County • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 392 Students
3. Hammond Creek Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Dalton Public Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 1086 Students
4. Valley Point Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Whitfield County • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 451 Students
5. North Whitfield Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Whitfield County • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 815 Students
6. Eastbrook Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Whitfield County • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 680 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Whitfield County, GA
The top elementary schools in Whitfield County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Tunnel Hill Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Whitfield County • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 310 Students
2. Cohutta Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Whitfield County • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 323 Students
3. Westwood Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Dalton Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 579 Students
4. Pleasant Grove Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Whitfield County • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 448 Students
5. Brookwood Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Dalton Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 724 Students
6. Westside Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Whitfield County • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 556 Students
7. Dug Gap Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Whitfield County • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 375 Students
8. New Hope Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Whitfield County • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 511 Students
9. Valley Point Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Whitfield County • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 493 Students
10. Varnell Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Whitfield County • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 374 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
K-12 Students
High School Graduates
Adults 25+ with HS diplomas
College Graduates
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
18.88 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
2.77 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
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
Internet Infrastructure Grade
Average Download Speed
Speed Most Residents Can Get
Digital Connectivity Index
ISP Connectivity Demand Report
To read more about these statistics, please visit Whitfield County, GA Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in Whitfield County, GA
How many schools are in Whitfield County, GA?
Whitfield County, GA has 34 public schools: 6 high schools, 6 middle schools and 20 elementary schools, serving 20,582 students in total.
How do schools in Whitfield County perform on state tests?
On average, 34 schools in Whitfield County score 36% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 40%, so on average schools in Whitfield County meet expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Whitfield County?
Every public school gets a SchoolGrade from A+ to F based on the share of students at or above the state proficiency bar. The Impact Grade compares that result with what we would expect given the school’s student and community context, so schools that outperform their circumstances stand out. Schools cannot pay to change a grade. Read the full methodology.
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- Actual: 37%
- Projected: 48%
- Impact Grade: Underperforms Expectations
- Actual: 43%
- Projected: 55%
- Impact Grade: Underperforms Expectations
- Actual: 40%
- Projected: 52%
- Impact Grade: Underperforms Expectations
- Actual: 41%
- Projected: 50%
- Impact Grade: Underperforms Expectations
- Actual: 39%
- Projected: 38%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 43%
- Projected: 39%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 41%
- Projected: 46%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 38%
- Projected: 50%
- Impact Grade: Underperforms Expectations
- Actual: 46%
- Projected: 41%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 34%
- Projected: 38%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
Cities, towns and school districts in Whitfield County
4 places in Whitfield County with graded public schools. Each link opens that place's ranked schools.
Cities and towns (4)
- Dalton (27)
- Rocky Face (2)
- Tunnel Hill (2)
- Cohutta (1)
School districts (2)
- Whitfield County (22 schools)
- Dalton Public Schools (10 schools)