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Whitfield County

Georgia · Public School District
22
Schools
12,317
Students
$14,319
Per-Pupil Spend
≈ nat'l avg
68.6%
Free Lunch Rate
+16pp vs nat'l
91.2%
Graduation Rate
+4.7pp vs nat'l
District Overview

Whitfield County is a public school district in Georgia serving 12,317 students across 22 schools. It includes 13 elementary, 5 middle, 4 high schools. Its graduation rate of 91.2% is above the national average of 86.5%. Per-pupil spending of $14,319 is near the national average for a US public school district. 69% of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, reflecting significant economic need in the community. Opportunity scores across its schools are limited, with a district median of 38/100.

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All Schools (22)
Middle Schools5 schools
SchoolGradesStudents
Eastbrook Middle School06–08680
New Hope Middle School06–08452
North Whitfield Middle School06–08815
Valley Point Middle School06–08451
Westside Middle School06–08392
High Schools4 schools
SchoolGradesStudents
Coahulla Creek High School09–12986
Northwest Whitfield County High School09–121,219
Phoenix High School10–12137
Southeast Whitfield County High School09–121,492
District Finances
Per-Pupil Expenditure$14,319Near national avg
National avg $14,347
Revenue Sources
52%
29%
State
52.5%
Local (property tax)
29.3%
Federal
18.2%

Funding is shared between state (52%) and local sources (29%), with notable federal support (18%).

Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey. District-level data.
District Snapshot
22
Schools
12,317
Students
69%
Free Lunch
$14K
Per-Pupil
Graduation Rate91.2%
Opportunity Score38/100
StateGeorgia →
School Rankings
Strengths & Considerations
Strong graduation outcomes
91.2% graduation rate — 4.7 points above the national average of 86.5%.
Range of school options
With 22 schools, families have meaningful choice across programs and grade levels.
High economic need in community
69% of students qualify for free or reduced lunch — above the national rate of 52.2% — reflecting broader economic challenges.
Location
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in Whitfield County?
Whitfield County has 22 public schools, serving a total of 12,317 students.
What is the graduation rate for Whitfield County?
The graduation rate is 91.2%, which is above the national average of 86.5%.
How much does Whitfield County spend per student?
Whitfield County spends $14,319 per pupil — 0% below the national average of $14,347.
What percentage of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch in Whitfield County?
69% of students in Whitfield County qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, compared to the national rate of 52.2%.
Are there charter schools in Whitfield County?
No, Whitfield County does not currently include any charter schools.
What grade levels does Whitfield County serve?
Whitfield County serves grades PK through 12, covering elementary, middle, and high school levels.
What is the opportunity score for Whitfield County?
The median opportunity score across schools in Whitfield County is 38/100. The national median is 50/100. Opportunity scores reflect long-term economic mobility prospects for children who grow up in these communities.
About This Data

All figures on this page come directly from US federal open datasets — NCES Common Core of Data, EDFacts, and the Opportunity Atlas — and we work hard to keep them accurate and up to date. That said, federal data is published on an annual cycle, so some figures may not yet reflect the very latest school-year changes or local updates. We recommend using this page as a helpful starting point and cross-checking with the school or district directly, or visiting the NCES Common Core of Data and ed.gov for the most authoritative figures before making any important decisions.