Northwest Whitfield High School or Northwest High School is a public high school located in unincorporated Whitfield County, Georgia, United States. It has a Tunnel Hill postal address and is adjacent to, but not within, the city limits of Varnell. It is a part of the Whitfield County School District.
Serving 1,098 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 45% (which is higher than the Georgia state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 46% (which is higher than the Georgia state average of 40%).
The student-teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the Georgia state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 43% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Georgia state average of 66% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 1,098 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 43%
- Graduation Rate: 92% (Top 30% in GA)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50%
- Math Proficiency: 45% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 46% (Top 30%)
- Science Proficiency: 41% (Top 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Northwest Whitfield County High School serves the west part of Tunnel Hill, GA, covering an expansive area of approximately 84 square miles. Most residents live within a 10-15 minute drive from the school, with the furthest edge of the attendance zone located about 14.7 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), GA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Northwest Whitfield County High School's student population of 1,098 students has declined by 15% over five school years.
The teacher population of 74 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
1,098 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
74 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Year Founded
1975
School Calendar
School Rankings
Northwest Whitfield County High School ranks within the top 50% of all 2,192 schools in Georgia (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Northwest Whitfield County High School is 0.55, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.72. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#671 out of 2192 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
45%
39%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
46%
40%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
41%
40%
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
14:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
1%
5%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 26-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
36%
20%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 32-year historical data available below ↓
Black
2%
36%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 32-year historical data available below ↓
White
57%
34%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 32-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
4%
5%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 16-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 32-year historical data available below ↓
Graduation Rate
92%
84.4%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)23.2%
26.2%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
71%
63%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
11%
5%
Showing 2014–2024. Full 26-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Sports
Colors
Blue, Orange
School Mascot
Bruin
Source: 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 #671 out of 2,192 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?
45% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 39% GA state average), while 46% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 40% GA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Northwest Whitfield County High School?
The graduation rate of Northwest Whitfield County High School is 92%, which is higher than the Georgia state average of 84.4%.
How many students attend Northwest Whitfield County High School?
1,098 students attend Northwest Whitfield County High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
57% of Northwest Whitfield County High School students are White, 36% 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 15:1, 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 (No virtual instruction).
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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