At a glance
Reported students
1,303
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
83.8
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
15.5:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
09–12
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
Georgia high enrollment
62nd percentile
Compared with 479 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
675
Whitewater High School: 1,303 reported students.
State peer staffing position
48th percentile
15.5:1 reported; state peer median 15.7:1. Ratio is not class size.
Historical enrollment and staffing · CRDC 2021–22
These older figures are kept separate from 2024–25 statistics and benchmarks. Differences between years can reflect changes in enrollment, staffing, or reporting scope.
- Students
- 1,338
- Teachers (FTE)
- 92.13
- Student–teacher ratio
- 14.5:1
What the reported data says about Whitewater High School
Whitewater High School is a public high school serving grades 09–12 in Fayetteville. It is one of 24 current school records connected to Fayette County. NCES reports 1,303 students for 2024–25.
Among 479 high schools in Georgia with comparable records, this school is larger than the reported median of 1,075 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 62nd percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 15.5:1, close to the Georgia median of 15.7:1 for the same school level. This ratio uses total enrollment and teacher FTE; it is not an average classroom headcount and can be affected by special programs or part-time staffing.
The largest reported race and ethnicity groups are White (54.3%) and Black (24.9%). English learners represent 0.4% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 11.4%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
The 2021–22 civil-rights collection reports AP student enrollment, gifted and talented programming, computer science. The school reported 21 AP courses. Program availability changes, so families should confirm the current catalog and participation rules directly with the school.
Questions worth asking Whitewater High School
- 1How do the reported 15.5:1 student–teacher ratio and 83.8 teacher FTE translate into actual class sizes by grade?
- 2Have the reported academic programs changed since the 2021–22 CRDC collection?
- 3What counseling support is available today? The school reported 3 counselor FTE in 2021–22.
- 4What meal assistance, transportation, after-school, and family-support services are currently available?
Enrollment needs
- English learners
- 0.4%
- Students with disabilities
- 11.4%
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 24.2%
- Lunch program
- Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 3
- Nurses (FTE)
- 1
- Psychologists (FTE)
- 0
- Social workers (FTE)
- 0
CRDC 2021–22 full-time-equivalent counts; verify current assignments with the school.
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White54.3%
- Hispanic11.4%
- Black24.9%
- Asian3.1%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0.4%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.1%
- Multiracial5.7%
Race/ethnicity: NCES CCD 2024–25. English learner and disability context: CRDC 2021–22. Lunch eligibility: NCES CCD 2024–25. Privacy rules can produce missing values.
Programs reported by the school
AP student enrollment
Students enrolled
21 distinct courses reported
Gifted and talented
Offered
Computer science
Offered
CRDC 2021–22: the AP flag records student enrollment; gifted and computer-science fields describe reported programs/classes. Confirm current courses and eligibility with the school.
Other schools in Fayette County
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
Starrs Mill High School
High · Grades 09–12
1,357 reported students
Fayette County High School
High · Grades 09–12
1,360 reported students
Sandy Creek High School
High · Grades 09–12
1,189 reported students
McIntosh High School
High · Grades 09–12
1,762 reported students
J.C. Booth Middle School
Middle · Grades 06–08
1,115 reported students
Rising Starr Middle School
Middle · Grades 06–08
931 reported students
Public schools near Whitewater High School
Closest campuses by straight-line distance between NCES geocodes, favoring the same school level. Distance is not drive time or an attendance assignment.
| School | Grades | Students | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Starrs Mill High School High · Fayette County | 09–12 | 1,357 | 3.6 mi |
| Fayette County High School High · Fayette County | 09–12 | 1,360 | 5.4 mi |
| McIntosh High School High · Fayette County | 09–12 | 1,762 | 5.9 mi |
| Lovejoy High School High · Clayton County | 09–12 | 2,049 | 9 mi |
| Mundy's Mill High School High · Clayton County | 09–12 | 1,665 | 9.4 mi |
| Sandy Creek High School High · Fayette County | 09–12 | 1,189 | 9.9 mi |
Frequently asked questions about Whitewater High School
What grades does Whitewater High School serve?
Whitewater High School reports grades 09–12 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as a high school in Fayette County.
How many students attend Whitewater High School?
Whitewater High School reported 1,303 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 62nd percentile among 479 Georgia high schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 1,338 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at Whitewater High School?
The calculated ratio is 15.5:1, based on 1,303 students and 83.8 full-time-equivalent classroom teachers in 2024–25. The Georgia median for the same school level is 15.7:1. A ratio is not the same as average class size.
Is Whitewater High School a public, charter, or magnet school?
Whitewater High School is a public school and is not a charter school. Enrollment is generally based on Fayette County attendance boundaries and transfer rules.
What share of Whitewater High School students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?
24.2% of students were eligible for free or reduced-price lunch in 2024–25. This describes the students served and is not a quality measure.
Which school district is Whitewater High School in?
Whitewater High School is part of Fayette County, based in Fayetteville, GA, which operates 24 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near Whitewater High School?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Starrs Mill High School (3.6 mi), Fayette County High School (5.4 mi), McIntosh High School (5.9 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.