Serving 1,453 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 bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 26% (which is lower than the Georgia state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 26% (which is lower than the Georgia state average of 40%).
The student-teacher ratio of 17:1 is higher than the Georgia state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 75% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Georgia state average of 66% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 1,453 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 17:1
- Minority Enrollment: 75%
- Graduation Rate: 90% (Top 50% in GA)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 26% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 26% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 35% (Top 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Southeast Whitfield County High School serves the southern part of Dalton, GA, covering an area of approximately 77.3 square miles. Most students live within a 10-12 minute drive from the school, with the furthest edge of the attendance zone reaching up to 9 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), GA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Southeast Whitfield County High School's student population of 1,453 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 88 teachers has grown by 11% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
1,453 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
88 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Year Founded
1975
School Calendar
School Rankings
Southeast Whitfield County 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 Southeast Whitfield County High School is 0.42, 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
#1526 out of 2192 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
26%
39%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
26%
40%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
35%
40%
Student-Teacher Ratio
17:1
14:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
72%
20%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 32-year historical data available below ↓
Black
1%
36%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 32-year historical data available below ↓
White
25%
34%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 32-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
2%
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
90%
84.4%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)27.3%
26.2%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
95%
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
White, Black, Maroon, Silver
School Mascot
Raider
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 #1526 out of 2,192 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, Coahulla Creek High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
26% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 39% GA state average), while 26% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 40% GA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Southeast Whitfield County High School?
The graduation rate of Southeast Whitfield County High School is 90%, which is higher than the Georgia state average of 84.4%.
How many students attend Southeast Whitfield County High School?
1,453 students attend Southeast Whitfield County High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
72% of Southeast Whitfield County High School students are Hispanic, 25% of students are White, 2% of students are Two or more races, 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 17:1, 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 (No virtual instruction).
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 10/10/2025
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.
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