- Enrollment
- 1,453
- Students per teacher
- 17.1:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Dalton, GA
North Whitfield Middle School
Federal NCES profile for North Whitfield Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 47/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 130570001822
👥 S:T ratio 46
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 27
📋 Attendance 45
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
North Whitfield Middle School earns 47/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Georgia median.
- #4 of 5
- middle schools in Dalton · Resource Index
- 47
- Resource Index · Typical
- 13.5:1
- students per teacher
- 47.7%
- free-lunch eligible
North Whitfield Middle School has class sizes near the Georgia median. Computed live against every Georgia school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, North Whitfield Middle School ranks #4 of 5 middle schools in Dalton, GA.
School address
District: Whitfield County · Georgia
NCES ID 130570001822 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-34 students YoY
North Whitfield Middle School held near 781 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-34 headcount).
Teacher FTE held 54.0 → 54.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-34 students YoY 130570001822 · Dalton, GA Middle · MID · TRAD
731 enr · 13.5:1 · 47.7% lunch · RII 47
Nearest enrollment peer: Southeast Whitfield County High School (1,453 students)
North Whitfield Middle School held near 781 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-34 headcount). Teacher FTE held 54.0 → 54.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Georgia schools → · Find another →
North Whitfield Middle 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
- Coahulla Creek
Coahulla Creek High School
1,041 students
- This school
North Whitfield Middle School
731 students
- Eastbrook Midd
Eastbrook Middle School
624 students
- Eastside Eleme 579
Eastside Elementary School
579 students
What this shows North Whitfield Middle School reports 731 students on the CCD universe file.
How North Whitfield Middle School compares
North Whitfield Middle 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 | 13.5:1 | ▼ 6% | 14.4:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 47.7% | ▼ 21% | 60.7% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 731 | top 38% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.5:1
Leaner classes than 62% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
731
Bigger than 82% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
47.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 21% 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
13.5:1
students per teacher
- 6% below state mean
Top 40% in Georgia - lower ratio than 60% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
21.8%
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
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 366 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
178
in-school suspensions + 79 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 24.4 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 35.2 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 21 expulsions.
Student demographics
White 58.4%
Hispanic or Latino 33.9%
Two or More 4.2%
African American 2.3%
Asian 0.8%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.1%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.1%
Largest group: White at 58.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 54.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 54.2, North Whitfield Middle School is more mixed than the Georgia school average of 50.0.
Programs
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 North Whitfield Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Southeast Whitfield County High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Northwest Whitfield County High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Coahulla Creek High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Eastbrook Middle School | Similar size | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Eastside Elementary School | Similar size | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to North Whitfield Middle 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
- 1,041
- Students per teacher
- 18.3:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
- 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 middle schools in Dalton
4 comparable middle schools (grades 6-8) serving the same city.
Hammond Creek Middle School
Standard public school
1,057 students 12:1 students per teacher
Eastbrook Middle School
Standard public school
624 students 13.3:1 students per teacher
New Hope Middle School
Standard public school
454 students 12.6:1 students per teacher
Valley Point Middle School
Standard public school
377 students 11.1:1 students per teacher
Nationwide middle 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 (~731 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~13.5:1)
Frequently asked questions about North Whitfield Middle School
How many students attend North Whitfield Middle School?
North Whitfield Middle School has 731 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Dalton, GA. CCD year-over-year: 815 (2022-23) → 781 (2023-24), nearly flat (-34).
What is the student-teacher ratio at North Whitfield Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at North Whitfield Middle School is 13.5:1, which is 6% lower than the Georgia average of 14.4:1 and 14% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at North Whitfield Middle School?
47.7% of students at North Whitfield Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Georgia average of 60.7%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of North Whitfield Middle School?
The largest demographic group at North Whitfield Middle School is White at 58.4% of enrollment, in Dalton, GA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 54.2/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for North Whitfield Middle School?
North Whitfield Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 47/100 (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 North Whitfield Middle School rank among middle schools in Dalton?
By Resource Investment Index, North Whitfield Middle School ranks #4 of 5 middle 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 middle schools in Dalton on the city page.
What other schools are in Whitfield County?
Besides North Whitfield Middle School, Whitfield County also operates Southeast Whitfield County High School (1,453 students), Northwest Whitfield County High School (1,098 students), and Coahulla Creek High School (1,041 students). See the Whitfield County district page for the complete list.