Southeast Whitfield County High School

1954 Riverbend Rd
Dalton, GA 30721
(School attendance zone shown in map)
4/
10
Bottom 50%
Serving 1,458 students in grades 9-12, Southeast Whitfield County High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Georgia for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 30% (which is lower than the Georgia state average of 36%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 19% (which is lower than the Georgia state average of 39%).
The student:teacher ratio of 18:1 is higher than the Georgia state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 74% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Georgia state average of 63% (majority Black and Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 1,458 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 18:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 74%
  • : 91% (Top 50% in GA)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 30% (Top 50%)
  • : 19% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), GA Dept. of Education

School Overview

Southeast Whitfield County High School's student population of 1,458 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 81 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
1,458 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
81 teachers
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School Rankings

Southeast Whitfield County High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 2,168 schools in Georgia (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Southeast Whitfield County High School is 0.46, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.70. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (GA)
#1356 out of 2168 schools
(Bottom 50%)
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30%
36%
This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Southeast Whitfield County High School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Georgia by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
19%
39%
This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Southeast Whitfield County High School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Georgia by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
18:1
14:1
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American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
n/a
5%
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Hispanic
69%
18%
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Black
1%
36%
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White
26%
37%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
4%
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All Ethnic Groups
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0.46
This chart display the diversity score of Southeast Whitfield County High School and the public school average diversity score of Georgia by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
91%
84%
This chart display graduation rate of Southeast Whitfield County High School and public school graduation rate of Georgia by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
63%
53%
This chart display the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Southeast Whitfield County High School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in Georgia by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
12%
5%
This chart display the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Southeast Whitfield County High School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Georgia by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), GA Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Southeast Whitfield County High School's ranking?
Southeast Whitfield County High School is ranked #1356 out of 2,168 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Georgia.
What schools are Southeast Whitfield County High School often compared to?
Southeast Whitfield County High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Dalton High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
30% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 36% GA state average), while 19% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 39% GA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Southeast Whitfield County High School?
The graduation rate of Southeast Whitfield County High School is 91%, which is higher than the Georgia state average of 84%.
How many students attend Southeast Whitfield County High School?
1,458 students attend Southeast Whitfield County High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
69% of Southeast Whitfield County High School students are Hispanic, 26% of students are White, 3% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Southeast Whitfield County High School?
Southeast Whitfield County High School has a student ration of 18:1, which is higher than the Georgia state average of 14:1.
What grades does Southeast Whitfield County High School offer ?
Southeast Whitfield County High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Southeast Whitfield County High School part of?
Southeast Whitfield County High School is part of Whitfield County School District.

School Reviews

1   3/27/2020
Terrible academics, trash administration, trash STEM classes and teachers. Do not go here; do your kids a solid and move districts. I would give it zero stars but does not allow it.
- Posted by Student/Alumni - Sarah

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 1,458 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 18:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 74%
  • : 91% (Top 50%)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 30% (Top 50%)
  • : 19% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), GA Dept. of Education

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