- Enrollment
- 1,453
- Students per teacher
- 17.1:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Dalton, GA
Coahulla Creek High School
Federal NCES profile for Coahulla Creek High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 40/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 130570004053
👥 S:T ratio 27
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 31
📋 Attendance 32
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Coahulla Creek High School earns 40/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 92% of Georgia schools.
- #3 of 5
- high schools in Dalton · Resource Index
- 40
- Resource Index · Typical
- 18.3:1
- large classes for Georgia
- 44.5%
- free-lunch eligible
Coahulla Creek High School has class sizes larger than 92% of Georgia schools. Computed live against every Georgia school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Coahulla Creek High School ranks #3 of 5 high schools in Dalton, GA.
School address
District: Whitfield County · Georgia
NCES ID 130570004053 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+35 students YoY
Coahulla Creek High School held near 1,021 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+35 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 57.3 → 56.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+35 students YoY 130570004053 · Dalton, GA High · MID · TRAD
1,041 enr · 18.3:1 · 44.5% lunch · RII 40
Nearest enrollment peer: Southeast Whitfield County High School (1,453 students)
Coahulla Creek High School held near 1,021 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+35 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 57.3 → 56.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Georgia schools → · Find another →
Coahulla Creek High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Southeast Whit
Southeast Whitfield County High School
1,453 students
- Northwest Whit
Northwest Whitfield County High School
1,098 students
- This school
Coahulla Creek High School
1,041 students
- North Whitfiel
North Whitfield Middle School
731 students
- Eastbrook Midd
Eastbrook Middle School
624 students
- Eastside Eleme 579
Eastside Elementary School
579 students
What this shows Coahulla Creek High School reports 1,041 students on the CCD universe file.
How Coahulla Creek High School compares
Coahulla Creek High School held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Georgia and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Georgia | Georgia avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 18.3:1 | ▲ 27% | 14.4:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 44.5% | ▼ 27% | 60.7% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,041 | top 17% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
18.3:1
Leaner classes than 23% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
1,041
Bigger than 92% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
44.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 27% below the Georgia average of 60.7%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
18.3:1
students per teacher
- 27% above state mean
Top 92% in Georgia - lower ratio than 8% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
27.2%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$13,284
per pupil, district-wide
- below Georgia avg of $14,615
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors3.0 FTE
Per 347 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
100
in-school suspensions + 72 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 9.6 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 16.5 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 55.1%
Hispanic or Latino 37.9%
Two or More 4.0%
African American 1.7%
Asian 0.8%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.1%
Largest group: White at 55.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 55.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 55.1, Coahulla Creek High School is more mixed than the Georgia school average of 50.0.
Programs
AP courses offered 9
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Whitfield County reports $13,284 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Coahulla Creek High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Southeast Whitfield County High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Northwest Whitfield County High School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| North Whitfield Middle School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Eastbrook Middle School | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Eastside Elementary School | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Coahulla Creek High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,098
- Students per teacher
- 15:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 731
- Students per teacher
- 13.5:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
- Enrollment
- 624
- Students per teacher
- 13.3:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
- Enrollment
- 579
- Students per teacher
- 12.1:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
Similar high schools in Dalton
4 comparable high schools (grades 9-12) serving the same city.
Dalton High School
Standard public school
1,919 students 21.8:1 students per teacher
Southeast Whitfield County High School
Standard public school
1,453 students 17.1:1 students per teacher
The Dalton Academy
Standard public school
469 students 13.8:1 students per teacher
Phoenix High School
Standard public school
141 students 14.1:1 students per teacher
Nationwide high schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~1,041 students)
Frequently asked questions about Coahulla Creek High School
How many students attend Coahulla Creek High School?
Coahulla Creek High School has 1,041 students enrolled. It is a high school in Dalton, GA. CCD year-over-year: 986 (2022-23) → 1,021 (2023-24), nearly flat (+35).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Coahulla Creek High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Coahulla Creek High School is 18.3:1, which is 27% higher than the Georgia average of 14.4:1 and 17% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Coahulla Creek High School?
44.5% of students at Coahulla Creek High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Georgia average of 60.7%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Coahulla Creek High School?
The largest demographic group at Coahulla Creek High School is White at 55.1% of enrollment, in Dalton, GA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 55.1/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Coahulla Creek High School?
Coahulla Creek High School has a Resource Investment Index of 40/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Coahulla Creek High School rank among high schools in Dalton?
By Resource Investment Index, Coahulla Creek High School ranks #3 of 5 high schools in Dalton, GA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all high schools in Dalton on the city page.
What other schools are in Whitfield County?
Besides Coahulla Creek High School, Whitfield County also operates Southeast Whitfield County High School (1,453 students), Northwest Whitfield County High School (1,098 students), and North Whitfield Middle School (731 students). See the Whitfield County district page for the complete list.