At a glance
Reported students
1,098
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
73.9
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
14.9:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
09–12
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
Georgia high enrollment
51st percentile
Compared with 479 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
452.5
Northwest Whitfield County High School: 1,098 reported students.
State peer staffing position
41st percentile
14.9:1 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
- 1,266
- Teachers (FTE)
- 72.11
- Student–teacher ratio
- 17.6:1
What the reported data says about Northwest Whitfield County High School
Northwest Whitfield County High School is a public high school serving grades 09–12 in Tunnel Hill. It is one of 22 current school records connected to Whitfield County. NCES reports 1,098 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 51st percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 14.9:1, 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 (57.3%) and Hispanic or Latino (35.8%). English learners represent 4.7% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 13%. 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 13 AP courses. Program availability changes, so families should confirm the current catalog and participation rules directly with the school.
Questions worth asking Northwest Whitfield County High School
- 1How do the reported 14.9:1 student–teacher ratio and 73.9 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
- 4.7%
- Students with disabilities
- 13%
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 71.4%
- 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
- White57.3%
- Hispanic35.8%
- Black1.5%
- Asian0.6%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0.3%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.2%
- Multiracial4.3%
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
13 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.
Coahulla Creek High School
High · Grades 09–12
1,041 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 Northwest Whitfield County 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Coahulla Creek High School High · Whitfield County | 09–12 | 1,041 | 4.8 mi |
| Dalton High School High · Dalton Public Schools | 09–12 | 1,919 | 6.8 mi |
| The Dalton Academy High · Dalton Public Schools | 09–12 | 469 | 6.8 mi |
| Elbert Shaw Regional Youth Detention Center High · Department of Juvenile Justice | 05–12 | 9 | 7.2 mi |
| Ringgold High School High · Catoosa County | 09–12 | 1,052 | 7.3 mi |
| Phoenix High School High · Whitfield County | 09–12 | 141 | 7.8 mi |
Frequently asked questions about Northwest Whitfield County High School
What grades does Northwest Whitfield County High School serve?
Northwest Whitfield County 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 Northwest Whitfield County High School?
Northwest Whitfield County High School reported 1,098 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 51st percentile among 479 Georgia high schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 1,266 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at Northwest Whitfield County High School?
The calculated ratio is 14.9:1, based on 1,098 students and 73.9 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 Northwest Whitfield County High School a public, charter, or magnet school?
Northwest Whitfield County 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 Northwest Whitfield County High School students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?
71.4% 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 Northwest Whitfield County High School in?
Northwest Whitfield County 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 Northwest Whitfield County High School?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Coahulla Creek High School (4.8 mi), Dalton High School (6.8 mi), The Dalton Academy (6.8 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.