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Northwest Whitfield County High School

Whitfield County · Whitfield County · 1651 Tunnel Hill Varnell Rd, Tunnel Hill, GA 30755.0

(706)673-6533

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8/10
#116
Rank 116 out of 384
Top 30%
English Language Arts7/10 · #135 · 66th percentile
Mathematics8/10 · #105 · 73rd percentile
Science6/10 · #169 · 57th percentile

English Language Arts

Math Trend

Science Trend

School Overview

Northwest Whitfield County High School sits in Tunnel Hill, a small town just north of Dalton in the foothills of northwest Georgia — an area with a strong blue-collar work ethic and tight-knit community feel. The school performs solidly across the board, landing in the 70th percentile statewide with particular strength in math, making it a good fit for families who want a dependable public school without the congestion of a larger city. If you're drawn to the quiet, rural charm of the Chattanooga corridor and want a school where your kid isn't just a number, Northwest Whitfield is worth a close look.

Student Demographics

229 students tested · 2024-25 school year

Ethnicity

White
121 (53%)
Hispanic
85 (37%)
Multiple Races
15 (7%)
Other
8 (3%)

Key Indicators

English Learners13 (6%)
Socioeconomically Disadvantaged229 (100%)
Students with Disabilities31 (14%)

Staff & Teachers(2024-25)

2,148
Enrollment
73.88
Teachers (FTE)
29.1:1
Student-Staff Ratio
4
Administrators (FTE)

Graduation Rate

94.9%of students graduate within 4 years

Graduation Rate Trend

College Readiness

Advanced Placement (AP) and International Baccalaureate (IB) programs offer college-level coursework and are a key indicator of academic rigor.

13
AP Courses
offered
17.9%
AP Participation
of students
218
AP Enrollment
students
IB Program2 students enrolled

Source: Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22

Community Enrichment Programs

This supplementary score measures the availability of enrichment programs — such as tutoring, music, dance, sports, and arts — within 3 miles of the school. Schools in communities with more diverse and accessible programs score higher.

Nearby Programs2/10 · #347 · 10th percentile

4 programs within 3 miles. Ranked among High Schools in Georgia.