For the 2026 school year, there are 7 public high schools serving 6,779 students in Whitfield County, GA.
The top-ranked public high schools in Whitfield County, GA are Northwest Whitfield County High School, Coahulla Creek High School and Dalton High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Whitfield County, GA public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 31% (versus the Georgia public high school average of 35%), and reading proficiency score of 35% (versus the 43% statewide average). High schools in Whitfield County have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Georgia public high schools.
Whitfield County, GA public high school have a Graduation Rate of 85%, which is equal to the Georgia average of 85%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Northwest Whitfield County High School, with 92% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Georgia or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 68% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Georgia public high school average of 65% (majority Black).
Best Public High Schools in Whitfield County (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Northwest Whitfield County High School
(Math: 45% | Reading: 46%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1651 Tunnel Hill Varnell Rd
Tunnel Hill, GA 30755
(706) 673-6533
Tunnel Hill, GA 30755
(706) 673-6533
Gr: 9-12 | 1,098 student Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 43%
Rank: #22.
Coahulla Creek High School
(Math: 32% | Reading: 42%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
3361 Crow Rd Ne
Dalton, GA 30721
(706) 694-4900
Dalton, GA 30721
(706) 694-4900
Gr: 9-12 | 1,041 student Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 45%
Rank: #33.
Dalton High School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: 45%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1500 Manly St
Dalton, GA 30720
(706) 278-8757
Dalton, GA 30720
(706) 278-8757
Gr: 9-12 | 1,919 student Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 82%
Rank: #44.
Southeast Whitfield County High School
(Math: 26% | Reading: 26%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1954 Riverbend Rd
Dalton, GA 30721
(706) 226-2753
Dalton, GA 30721
(706) 226-2753
Gr: 9-12 | 1,453 student Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 75%
Rank: #55.
The Dalton Academy
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1250 Cross Plains Trai1
Dalton, GA 30721
(706) 876-4700
Dalton, GA 30721
(706) 876-4700
Gr: 9-12 | 469 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 91%
Rank: #66.
Phoenix High School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: 6-9%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
2300 Maddox Chapel Rd Ne
Dalton, GA 30721
(706) 876-3600
Dalton, GA 30721
(706) 876-3600
Gr: 9-12 | 141 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 41%
Rank: n/an/a
Elbert Shaw Regional Youth Detention Center
Alternative School
2735 Underwood Rd Ne
Dalton, GA 30721
(706) 272-2309
Dalton, GA 30721
(706) 272-2309
Gr: 5-12 | 9 students Student-teacher ratio: 3:1 Minority enrollment: 66%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public high schools in Whitfield County, GA?
The top-ranked public high schools in Whitfield County, GA include Northwest Whitfield County High School, Coahulla Creek High School and Dalton High School.
How many public high schools are located in Whitfield County?
8 public high schools are located in Whitfield County.
What is the racial composition of students in Whitfield County?
Whitfield County public high schools minority enrollment is 68% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Georgia public high schools average of 65% (majority Black).
Which public high schools in Whitfield County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public high schools in Whitfield County include: Dalton High School vs. Southeast Whitfield County High School, Southeast Whitfield County High School vs. Dalton High School, Coahulla Creek High School vs. Northwest Whitfield County High School
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