- Enrollment
- 1,453
- Students per teacher
- 17.1:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Dalton, GA
Phoenix High School
Federal NCES profile for Phoenix High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 48/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 130570001073
👥 S:T ratio 44
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 72
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Phoenix High School earns 48/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Georgia median. It is also one of the smallest schools in Georgia.
- #1 of 5
- high schools in Dalton · Resource Index
- 48
- Resource Index · Typical
- 14.1:1
- students per teacher
- 69.3%
- free-lunch eligible
Phoenix High School has class sizes near the Georgia median. Computed live against every Georgia school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Phoenix High School ranks #1 of 5 high schools in Dalton, GA.
School address
District: Whitfield County · Georgia
NCES ID 130570001073 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+48 students YoY
Phoenix High School grew from 137 students in 2022-23 to 185 in 2023-24 (+35.0%).
Teacher FTE held 10.3 → 10.3 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+48 students YoY 130570001073 · Dalton, GA High · SMALL · TRAD
141 enr · 14.1:1 · 69.3% lunch · RII 48
Nearest enrollment peer: Southeast Whitfield County High School (1,453 students)
Phoenix High School grew from 137 students in 2022-23 to 185 in 2023-24 (+35.0%). Teacher FTE held 10.3 → 10.3 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Georgia schools → · Find another →
Phoenix 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
- Coahulla Creek
Coahulla Creek High School
1,041 students
- North Whitfiel
North Whitfield Middle School
731 students
- Eastbrook Midd
Eastbrook Middle School
624 students
- This school 141
Phoenix High School
141 students
What this shows Phoenix High School reports 141 students on the CCD universe file.
How Phoenix High School compares
Phoenix High School is a growing campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Georgia and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Georgia | Georgia avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 14.1:1 | ▼ 2% | 14.4:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 69.3% | ▲ 14% | 60.7% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 141 | top 96% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.1:1
Leaner classes than 56% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
141
Bigger than 14% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
69.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 14% above the Georgia average of 60.7%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
14.1:1
students per teacher
- 2% below state mean
Top 51% in Georgia - lower ratio than 49% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
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
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 141 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
1
in-school suspensions + 40 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.7 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 29.1 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 5 expulsions.
Student demographics
White 58.9%
Hispanic or Latino 33.3%
African American 3.5%
Two or More 2.8%
American Indian / Alaska Native 1.4%
Largest group: White at 58.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 54.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 54.0, Phoenix High School is more mixed than the Georgia school average of 50.0.
Programs
AP program Not offered
District finance for Whitfield County reports $13,284 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Phoenix High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Southeast Whitfield County High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Northwest Whitfield County High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Coahulla Creek High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| North Whitfield Middle School | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Eastbrook Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Phoenix 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
- 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
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
Coahulla Creek High School
Standard public school
1,041 students 18.3:1 students per teacher
The Dalton Academy
Standard public school
469 students 13.8:1 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 (~141 students)
Frequently asked questions about Phoenix High School
How many students attend Phoenix High School?
Phoenix High School has 141 students enrolled. It is a high school in Dalton, GA. CCD year-over-year: 137 (2022-23) → 185 (2023-24), up 48.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Phoenix High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Phoenix High School is 14.1:1, which is 2% lower than the Georgia average of 14.4:1 and 10% 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 Phoenix High School?
69.3% of students at Phoenix High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Georgia average of 60.7%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Phoenix High School?
The largest demographic group at Phoenix High School is White at 58.9% of enrollment, in Dalton, GA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 54.0/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Phoenix High School?
Phoenix High School has a Resource Investment Index of 48/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Phoenix High School rank among high schools in Dalton?
By Resource Investment Index, Phoenix High School ranks #1 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 Phoenix High 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.