High Schools in Whitfield County

The Whitfield County school district in Georgia is home to 4 high schools, serving students in grades 9-12. The data reveals a mix of high-performing and low-performing schools in the district, with Northwest Whitfield County High School and Coahulla Creek High School standing out as the top-performing institutions, while Phoenix High School struggles significantly across various metrics.

Northwest Whitfield County High School consistently ranks among the top 150 high schools in Georgia, with a 3-4 star rating from SchoolDigger. The school boasts the highest 4-year graduation rate at 95.4% and outperforms the Whitfield County and state averages in most Milestones Assessment test scores. In contrast, Phoenix High School struggles significantly, with a 4-year graduation rate of only 60.8% and proficiency rates well below the county and state averages in all Milestones Assessments.

The data also reveals a potential correlation between socioeconomic status and academic achievement, with schools like Southeast Whitfield County High School and Phoenix High School having higher free/reduced lunch rates and lower performance metrics. Additionally, the higher spending per student at Phoenix High School does not translate to better academic outcomes, suggesting that simply increasing funding may not be the sole solution to improving school performance in the Whitfield County district.