Northwest Whitfield County High School

1651 Tunnel Hill Varnell Rd
Tunnel Hill, GA 30755
(School attendance zone shown in map)
6/
10
Top 50%
Serving 1,266 students in grades 9-12, Northwest Whitfield County High School ranks in the top 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 29% (which is lower than the Georgia state average of 36%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 34% (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 40% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Georgia state average of 63% (majority Black).

Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 1,266 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 18:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 40%
  • : 94% (Top 20% in GA)
  • : Top 50%
  • : 29% (Top 50%)
  • : 34% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), GA Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Northwest Whitfield County High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Georgia for:

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School Overview

Northwest Whitfield County High School's student population of 1,266 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 72 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
1,266 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
72 teachers
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School Rankings

Northwest Whitfield County High School ranks within the top 50% of all 2,168 schools in Georgia (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Northwest Whitfield County High School is 0.53, 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.
Definition of Terms 2021-2022 School Year Data
This School
State Level (GA)
#999 out of 2168 schools
(Top 50%)
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29%
36%
This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Northwest 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.
34%
39%
This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Northwest 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
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
5%
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Hispanic
33%
18%
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Black
2%
36%
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White
60%
37%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
4%
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All Ethnic Groups
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0.53
This chart display the diversity score of Northwest Whitfield County High School and the public school average diversity score of Georgia by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
94%
84%
This chart display graduation rate of Northwest 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
46%
53%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
11%
5%
This chart display the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Northwest 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: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), GA Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Northwest Whitfield County High School's ranking?
Northwest Whitfield County High School is ranked #999 out of 2,168 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Georgia.
What schools are Northwest Whitfield County High School often compared to?
Northwest Whitfield County High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Coahulla Creek High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
29% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 36% GA state average), while 34% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 39% GA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Northwest Whitfield County High School?
The graduation rate of Northwest Whitfield County High School is 94%, which is higher than the Georgia state average of 84%.
How many students attend Northwest Whitfield County High School?
1,266 students attend Northwest Whitfield County High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
60% of Northwest Whitfield County High School students are White, 33% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Northwest Whitfield County High School?
Northwest 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 Northwest Whitfield County High School offer ?
Northwest Whitfield County High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Northwest Whitfield County High School part of?
Northwest Whitfield County High School is part of Whitfield County School District.

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 1,266 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 18:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 40%
  • : 94% (Top 20%)
  • : Top 50%
  • : 29% (Top 50%)
  • : 34% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), GA Dept. of Education

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