- Enrollment
- 1,098
- Students per teacher
- 15:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Dalton, GA
Southeast Whitfield County High School
Federal NCES profile for Southeast Whitfield County High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 31/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 130570001818
👥 S:T ratio 32
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 3
📋 Attendance 19
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Southeast Whitfield County High School earns 31/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 85% of Georgia schools.
- #4 of 5
- high schools in Dalton · Resource Index
- 31
- Resource Index · Lower
- 17.1:1
- large classes for Georgia
- 60.2%
- free-lunch eligible
Southeast Whitfield County High School has class sizes larger than 85% of Georgia schools. Computed live against every Georgia school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Southeast Whitfield County High School ranks #4 of 5 high schools in Dalton, GA.
School address
District: Whitfield County · Georgia
NCES ID 130570001818 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+20 students YoY
Southeast Whitfield County High School held near 1,512 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+20 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 85.6 → 88.9 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+20 students YoY 130570001818 · Dalton, GA High · MID · TRAD
1,453 enr · 17.1:1 · 60.2% lunch · RII 31
Nearest enrollment peer: Northwest Whitfield County High School (1,098 students)
Southeast Whitfield County High School held near 1,512 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+20 headcount). Teacher FTE added 85.6 → 88.9 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Georgia schools → · Find another →
Southeast Whitfield County High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
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
- Eastside Eleme 579
Eastside Elementary School
579 students
What this shows Southeast Whitfield County High School reports 1,453 students on the CCD universe file.
How Southeast Whitfield County High School compares
Southeast Whitfield County 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 | 17.1:1 | ▲ 19% | 14.4:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 60.2% | ▼ 1% | 60.7% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,453 | top 8% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
17.1:1
Leaner classes than 30% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
1,453
Bigger than 96% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
60.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 1% 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
17.1:1
students per teacher
- 19% above state mean
Top 85% in Georgia - lower ratio than 15% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
32.3%
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
$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 484 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
295
in-school suspensions + 137 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 20.3 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 29.7 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 32 expulsions.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 71.7%
White 25.0%
Two or More 1.5%
African American 1.1%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.4%
Asian 0.3%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 71.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 42.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 42.3, Southeast Whitfield County High School is less mixed than the Georgia school average of 50.0.
Programs
AP courses offered 11
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 Southeast Whitfield County High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Northwest Whitfield County High School | Similar size | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Coahulla Creek High School | Smaller | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| North Whitfield Middle School | Smaller | Lower 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 Southeast Whitfield County High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- 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 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
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
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 (~1,453 students)
Frequently asked questions about Southeast Whitfield County High School
How many students attend Southeast Whitfield County High School?
Southeast Whitfield County High School has 1,453 students enrolled. It is a high school in Dalton, GA. CCD year-over-year: 1,492 (2022-23) → 1,512 (2023-24), nearly flat (+20).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Southeast Whitfield County High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Southeast Whitfield County High School is 17.1:1, which is 19% higher than the Georgia average of 14.4:1 and 9% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Southeast Whitfield County High School?
60.2% of students at Southeast 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 Southeast Whitfield County High School?
The largest demographic group at Southeast Whitfield County High School is Hispanic or Latino at 71.7% of enrollment, in Dalton, GA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Southeast Whitfield County High School?
Southeast Whitfield County High School has a Resource Investment Index of 31/100 (lower 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 Southeast Whitfield County High School rank among high schools in Dalton?
By Resource Investment Index, Southeast Whitfield County High School ranks #4 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 Southeast Whitfield County High School, Whitfield County also operates Northwest Whitfield County High School (1,098 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.