Enrollment
1,098
Georgia · 2024-25 NCES data
High school (grades 9-12) · Tunnel Hill, GA
Northwest Whitfield County High School
Federal NCES profile for Northwest Whitfield County High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 44/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 130570001819
👥 S:T ratio 40
📚 AP courses 65
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 27
📋 Attendance 17
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Northwest Whitfield County High School earns 44/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Georgia median.
- #3 of 3
- public schools in Tunnel Hill · Resource Index
- 44
- Resource Index · Typical
- 15:1
- students per teacher
- 35.1%
- free-lunch eligible
Northwest Whitfield County High School has class sizes near the Georgia median. Computed live against every Georgia school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Northwest Whitfield County High School ranks #3 of 3 public schools in Tunnel Hill, GA.
School address
District: Whitfield County · Georgia
NCES ID 130570001819 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
73.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
15:1
vs 14.4:1 Georgia avg
+4% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
35.1%
vs 60.7% Georgia avg
-42% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Northwest Whitfield County High School compares with Georgia and U.S. medians
What stands out at Northwest Whitfield County High School
Northwest Whitfield County High School is a large high school in Tunnel Hill, Georgia, enrolling 1,098 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 15:1 puts it in the larger third of Georgia schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 35.1% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 1,098 puts it in the larger third of Georgia schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 2,314 scored Georgia schools.
Among 323 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Georgia schools statewide, it ranks #230, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by White (57%) and Hispanic or Latino (36%) (diversity index 54/100).
On the academic-pipeline side it reports 13 Advanced Placement courses.
Counselor availability sits well past the ASCA benchmark, roughly 366 students sharing each counselor, though short of the most stretched campuses.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 33.3% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data 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: 340 in- and out-of-school suspensions were reported for 1,098 students in the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
The federal civil-rights collection also records 23 expulsions at this campus for 2021-22.
Whitfield County also operates Southeast Whitfield County High School (1,453 students) and Coahulla Creek High School (1,041 students) alongside Northwest Whitfield County High 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 Northwest Whitfield County High School compares
Northwest Whitfield County High 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 | 15:1 | ▲ 4% | 14.4:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 35.1% | ▼ 42% | 60.7% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,098 | top 15% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15:1
Leaner classes than 47% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
1,098
Bigger than 93% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
35.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 42% below the Georgia average of 60.7%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
15:1
students per teacher
- 4% above state mean
Top 64% in Georgia - lower ratio than 36% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
33.3%
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
Counselors3.0 FTE
Per 366 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
250
in-school suspensions + 90 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 22.8 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 31.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 23 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 57.3%
Hispanic or Latino 35.8%
Two or More 4.3%
African American 1.5%
Asian 0.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: White at 57.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 54.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 54.1, Northwest Whitfield County High School is more mixed than the Georgia school average of 50.0.
Programs
AP courses offered 13
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Whitfield County, which includes Northwest Whitfield County High 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 Northwest Whitfield County High 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 |
| Coahulla Creek High School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| North Whitfield Middle School | Smaller | Higher 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 Northwest Whitfield County High 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
- 1,041
- Students per teacher
- 18.3:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
- 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 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 (~1,098 students)
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Frequently asked questions about Northwest Whitfield County High School
How many students attend Northwest Whitfield County High School?
Northwest Whitfield County High School has 1,098 students enrolled. It is a high school in Tunnel Hill, GA.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Northwest Whitfield County High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Northwest Whitfield County High School is 15:1, which is 4% higher than the Georgia average of 14.4:1 and 4% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Northwest Whitfield County High School?
35.1% of students at Northwest Whitfield County High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Georgia average of 60.7%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Northwest Whitfield County High School?
The largest demographic group at Northwest Whitfield County High School is White at 57.3% of enrollment, in Tunnel Hill, GA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 54.1/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Northwest Whitfield County High School?
Northwest Whitfield County High School has a Resource Investment Index of 44/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 5 factors: student-teacher ratio, AP course offerings, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Northwest Whitfield County High School rank among public schools in Tunnel Hill?
By Resource Investment Index, Northwest Whitfield County High School ranks #3 of 3 public schools in Tunnel Hill, GA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Tunnel Hill on the city page.
Is Northwest Whitfield County High School a good school?
Northwest Whitfield County High School earns 44/100 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 Northwest Whitfield County High School, Whitfield County also operates Southeast Whitfield County High School (1,453 students), Coahulla Creek High School (1,041 students), and North Whitfield Middle School (731 students). See the Whitfield County district page for the complete list.
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