For the 2026-27 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 1,795 students in Tunnel Hill, GA (there are 1 private school, serving 59 private students). 97% of all K-12 students in Tunnel Hill, GA are educated in public schools (compared to the GA state average of 92%).
The top-ranked public schools in Tunnel Hill, GA are Northwest Whitfield County High School, Tunnel Hill Elementary School and Tiger Creek Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Tunnel Hill, GA public schools have an average math proficiency score of 43% (versus the Georgia public school average of 39%), and reading proficiency score of 37% (versus the 40% statewide average). Schools in Tunnel Hill have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of Georgia public schools.
Minority enrollment is 34% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Georgia public school average of 66% (majority Black).
Best Public Schools in Tunnel Hill, GA (2026-27)
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 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 43%
Rank: #22.
Tunnel Hill Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
203 E School St
Tunnel Hill, GA 30755
(706) 673-4550
Tunnel Hill, GA 30755
(706) 673-4550
Gr: K-5 | 297 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 25%
Rank: #33.
Tiger Creek Elementary School
(Math: 33% | Reading: 30%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
134 Rhea Mcclanahan Dr
Tunnel Hill, GA 30755
(706) 935-9890
Tunnel Hill, GA 30755
(706) 935-9890
Gr: PK-5 | 400 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 16%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in Tunnel Hill, GA?
The top-ranked public schools in Tunnel Hill, GA include Northwest Whitfield County High School, Tunnel Hill Elementary School and Tiger Creek Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in Tunnel Hill?
3 public schools are located in Tunnel Hill.
What percentage of students in Tunnel Hill go to public school?
97% of all K-12 students in Tunnel Hill are educated in public schools (compared to the GA state average of 92%).
What is the racial composition of students in Tunnel Hill?
Tunnel Hill public schools minority enrollment is 34% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Georgia public schools average of 66% (majority Black).
Recent Articles
When a Public School Cancels a Course Your Child Needs
Learn what parents can do when public schools cancel essential courses, including protecting graduation credits, finding approved alternatives, requesting substitutions, and preventing disruptions to college or career plans before deadlines.
Verify School Assignment Before Buying a House
Before buying a house, learn how to verify your child's assigned public school, check conflicting property listings, confirm enrollment eligibility, and avoid costly school assignment surprises before closing on a property.
School Bus Commute Times: What Parents Should Know
Discover how long school bus commutes really take, why routes vary, and what parents should ask about pickup times, student fatigue, transportation reliability, and daily schedules before choosing schools.