At a glance
Reported students
1,041
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
57
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
18.3:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
09–12
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
Georgia high enrollment
48th percentile
Compared with 479 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
452.5
Coahulla Creek High School: 1,041 reported students.
State peer staffing position
87th percentile
18.3:1 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
- 1,031
- Teachers (FTE)
- 55.43
- Student–teacher ratio
- 18.6:1
What the reported data says about Coahulla Creek High School
Coahulla Creek High School is a public high school serving grades 09–12 in Dalton. It is one of 22 current school records connected to Whitfield County. NCES reports 1,041 students for 2024–25.
Among 479 high schools in Georgia with comparable records, this school is close in size to the reported median of 1,075 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 48th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 18.3:1, above 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 (55.1%) and Hispanic or Latino (37.9%). English learners represent 6.6% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 14.7%. 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 9 AP courses. Program availability changes, so families should confirm the current catalog and participation rules directly with the school.
Questions worth asking Coahulla Creek High School
- 1How do the reported 18.3:1 student–teacher ratio and 57 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.
- 4Does community eligibility provide breakfast and lunch to every enrolled student, and are summer meals available?
Enrollment needs
- English learners
- 6.6%
- Students with disabilities
- 14.7%
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 79.3%
- Lunch program
- Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 3
- Nurses (FTE)
- 0
- 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
- White55.1%
- Hispanic37.9%
- Black1.7%
- Asian0.8%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0.3%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.1%
- Multiracial4%
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
9 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 Whitfield County
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
Northwest Whitfield County High School
High · Grades 09–12
1,098 reported students
Southeast Whitfield County High School
High · Grades 09–12
1,453 reported students
Phoenix High School
High · Grades 09–12
141 reported students
North Whitfield Middle School
Middle · Grades 06–08
731 reported students
Eastbrook Middle School
Middle · Grades 06–08
624 reported students
Eastside Elementary School
Elementary · Grades PK–05
579 reported students
Public schools near Coahulla Creek 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Northwest Whitfield County High School High · Whitfield County | 09–12 | 1,098 | 4.8 mi |
| The Dalton Academy High · Dalton Public Schools | 09–12 | 469 | 7.6 mi |
| Elbert Shaw Regional Youth Detention Center High · Department of Juvenile Justice | 05–12 | 9 | 7.7 mi |
| Phoenix High School High · Whitfield County | 09–12 | 141 | 8.1 mi |
| North Murray High School High · Murray County | 09–12 | 961 | 8.8 mi |
| Dalton High School High · Dalton Public Schools | 09–12 | 1,919 | 9.2 mi |
Frequently asked questions about Coahulla Creek High School
What grades does Coahulla Creek High School serve?
Coahulla Creek High School reports grades 09–12 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as a high school in Whitfield County.
How many students attend Coahulla Creek High School?
Coahulla Creek High School reported 1,041 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 48th percentile among 479 Georgia high schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 1,031 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at Coahulla Creek High School?
The calculated ratio is 18.3:1, based on 1,041 students and 57 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 Coahulla Creek High School a public, charter, or magnet school?
Coahulla Creek High School is a public school and is not a charter school. Enrollment is generally based on Whitfield County attendance boundaries and transfer rules.
What share of Coahulla Creek High School students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?
79.3% of students were eligible for free or reduced-price lunch in 2024–25. The school participates in community eligibility, which can provide meals to every student and changes how eligibility is reported. This describes the students served and is not a quality measure.
Which school district is Coahulla Creek High School in?
Coahulla Creek High School is part of Whitfield County, based in Dalton, GA, which operates 22 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near Coahulla Creek High School?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Northwest Whitfield County High School (4.8 mi), The Dalton Academy (7.6 mi), Elbert Shaw Regional Youth Detention Center (7.7 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.