Enrollment
731
Georgia · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
54.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
13.5:1
vs 14.4:1 Georgia avg
-6% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
47.7%
vs 60.7% Georgia avg
-21% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How North Whitfield Middle School compares with Georgia and U.S. medians
What stands out at North Whitfield Middle School
North Whitfield Middle School is a mid-sized middle school in Dalton, Georgia, enrolling 731 students.
Class sizes run a bit leaner than typical: 13.5:1 puts it in the smaller third of Georgia schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 47.7% of students eligible for free meals.
With 731 students, its enrollment sits close to the Georgia median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 2,314 scored Georgia schools.
Against 447 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #76.
Its student body is led by White (58%) and Hispanic or Latino (34%) (diversity index 54/100).
Counselor availability sits well past the ASCA benchmark, roughly 366 students sharing each counselor, though short of the most stretched campuses.
Attendance runs somewhat below the norm, with 21.8% of students chronically absent per the 2021-22 civil-rights collection.
Its district draws 18.2% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Discipline events run high: 257 in- and out-of-school suspensions were reported for 731 students in the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
The federal civil-rights collection also records 21 expulsions at this campus for 2021-22.
Among Dalton's middle schools, it stands alongside Hammond Creek Middle School (1,057 students): North Whitfield Middle School is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (13.5:1 vs 12:1).
Whitfield County also operates Southeast Whitfield County High School (1,453 students) and Northwest Whitfield County High School (1,098 students) alongside North Whitfield Middle School.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How North Whitfield Middle School compares
North Whitfield Middle School on the metrics families compare, against 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 (what these measure)
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
$12,781
per pupil, district-wide
- below Georgia avg of $13,863
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.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Whitfield County, which includes North Whitfield Middle School.
$12,781
Per student
-8%
vs Georgia
Avg $13,863
-23%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 29.3%
State 52.5%
Federal 18.2%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
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
- 1,453
- Students per teacher
- 17.1:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
- 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
Similar middle schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Georgia, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~731 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~13.5:1)
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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.
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, counselor availability, attendance rates. 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.
Is North Whitfield Middle School a good school?
North Whitfield Middle School earns 47/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Georgia median. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
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.
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