How do these districts compare?
| Metric | Gwinnett County | Whitfield County |
|---|---|---|
| Location | Lawrenceville, Georgia | Dalton, Georgia |
| Total Enrollment | 181,814 | 12,317 |
| Number of Schools | 140 | 22 |
| Student:Teacher Ratio | 14.5:1 | 13.5:1 |
Spending
| Metric | Gwinnett County | Whitfield County |
|---|---|---|
| Per-Pupil Expenditure | $14,002 | $14,319 |
| Federal Revenue | 13.7% | 18.2% |
| State Revenue | 42.0% | 52.5% |
| Local Revenue | 44.3% | 29.3% |
Gwinnett County
Federal State Local
Whitfield County
Federal State Local
Demographics
Average across all schools in each district. Source: CCD Membership 2024-25.
| Group | Gwinnett County | Whitfield County |
|---|---|---|
| White | 14.3% | 49.3% |
| African American | 31.3% | 2.0% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 37.7% | 44.2% |
| Asian | 12.0% | 0.6% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 0.2% | 0.4% |
| Pacific Islander | 0.1% | 0.0% |
| Multiracial | 4.4% | 3.4% |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | 46.5% | 55.1% |
Academic Resources
Source: Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22
| Resource | Gwinnett County | Whitfield County |
|---|---|---|
| AP Courses Offered | 540 | 33 |
| Schools with AP | 26 | 3 |
| Avg Gifted Enrollment | — | — |
| Avg Counselor Ratio | 544:1 | 397:1 |
| Chronic Absenteeism | 18.6% | 21.9% |
School Types
Gwinnett County
Regular Schools 0
Charter Schools 1
Magnet Schools 0
Title I Schools 0
Whitfield County
Regular Schools 0
Charter Schools 0
Magnet Schools 0
Title I Schools 0
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Source: U.S. Department of Education NCES Common Core of Data + F-33 finance + Civil Rights Data Collection Compiled and formatted by PlainSchools Editorial.