Phoenix High School is a public high school in the Whitfield County School District, located in unincorporated Whitfield County, Georgia, United States. The site has a Dalton postal address.
Serving 141 students in grades 9-12, Phoenix High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Georgia for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is ≤10% (which is lower than the Georgia state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 6-9% (which is lower than the Georgia state average of 40%).
The student-teacher ratio of 14:1 is equal to the Georgia state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 41% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Georgia state average of 66% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 141 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 41%
- Graduation Rate: 55-59% (Btm 50% in GA)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: ≤10% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 6-9% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: ≤10% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Phoenix High School's attendance zone, located in Dalton, GA, covers the entire school district and encompasses approximately 270.8 square miles, with typical drive times of 10 to 15 minutes and an average distance of 5.9 miles to the zone's edge, extending up to 16.9 miles at its furthest point.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), GA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Phoenix High School's student population of 141 students has grown by 10% over five school years.
The teacher population of 10 teachers has grown by 11% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
141 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 31-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
10 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 31-year historical data available below ↓
Year Founded
1990
School Calendar
School Rankings
Phoenix High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 2,192 schools in Georgia (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Phoenix 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
#2142 out of 2192 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤10%
39%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
6-9%
40%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤10%
40%
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 29-year historical data available below ↓
American Indian
1%
n/a
Hispanic
33%
20%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 31-year historical data available below ↓
Black
4%
36%
Showing 2014–2025. Full 31-year historical data available below ↓
White
59%
34%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 31-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
3%
5%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 16-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 31-year historical data available below ↓
Graduation Rate
55-59%
84.4%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)100%
26.2%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
63%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 17-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
9%
5%
Showing 2014–2024. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Sports
Colors
Red, Yellow
School Mascot
Phoenix
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), GA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Phoenix High School's ranking?
Phoenix High School is ranked #2142 out of 2,192 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Georgia.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≤10% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 39% GA state average), while 6-9% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 40% GA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Phoenix High School?
The graduation rate of Phoenix High School is 55-59%, which is lower than the Georgia state average of 84.4%.
How many students attend Phoenix High School?
141 students attend Phoenix High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
59% of Phoenix High School students are White, 33% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Black, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Phoenix High School?
Phoenix High School has a student ration of 14:1, which is equal to the Georgia state average of 14:1.
What grades does Phoenix High School offer ?
Phoenix High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Phoenix High School part of?
Phoenix High School is part of Whitfield County School District.
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