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Southeast Whitfield County High School

Whitfield County · Whitfield County · 1954 Riverbend Rd, Dalton, GA 30721.0

(706)226-2753

4/10
#259
Rank 259 out of 384
Top 67%
English Language Arts3/10 · #288 · 27th percentile
Mathematics5/10 · #221 · 43rd percentile
Science4/10 · #262 · 33rd percentile

English Language Arts

Math Trend

Science Trend

School Overview

Southeast Whitfield County High School sits on the southern edge of Dalton, a city long known as the "Carpet Capital of the World" with a tight-knit, working-class community that takes pride in its manufacturing roots and growing Latino culture. The school draws from a mix of rural and suburban families in the county's quieter corners, and while its academic scores land in the middle of the pack statewide, it offers a more manageable, community-connected environment than some of the larger schools in the region. Families who value a smaller-school feel with strong ties to the local area — and who are comfortable supplementing academics with outside enrichment — may find it a comfortable fit.

Student Demographics

372 students tested · 2024-25 school year

Ethnicity

Hispanic
276 (74%)
White
84 (23%)
Other
12 (3%)

Key Indicators

English Learners77 (21%)
Socioeconomically Disadvantaged372 (100%)
Students with Disabilities70 (19%)

Staff & Teachers(2024-25)

2,829
Enrollment
88.35
Teachers (FTE)
32:1
Student-Staff Ratio
4
Administrators (FTE)

Graduation Rate

93.2%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.

11
AP Courses
offered
7.8%
AP Participation
of students
117
AP Enrollment
students

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 Programs5/10 · #221 · 43rd percentile

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