Northwest Whitfield High School or Northwest High School is a public high school located in unincorporated Whitfield County, Georgia, United States. It has a Tunnel Hill postal address and is adjacent to, but not within, the city limits of Varnell. It is a part of the Whitfield County School District.
Serving 1,130 students in grades 9-12, Northwest Whitfield County High School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Georgia for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 43% (which is higher than the Georgia state average of 37%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 46% (which is higher than the Georgia state average of 40%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the Georgia state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 42% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Georgia state average of 65% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 1,130 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 42%
- Graduation Rate: 95% (Top 20% in GA)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50%
- Math Proficiency: 43% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 46% (Top 30%)
- Science Proficiency: 41% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), GA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Northwest Whitfield County High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Georgia for:
Category
Attribute
Graduation Rate
School Overview
Northwest Whitfield County High School's student population of 1,130 students has declined by 14% over five school years.
The teacher population of 73 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
1,130 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
73 teachers
Year Founded
1975
Colors
Blue, Orange
School Rankings
Northwest Whitfield County High School ranks within the top 50% of all 2,204 schools in Georgia (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Northwest Whitfield County High School is 0.54, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.71. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#684 out of 2204 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
43%
37%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
46%
40%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
41%
40%
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
5%
Hispanic
35%
19%
Black
2%
36%
White
58%
35%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
95%
84%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
52%
59%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
11%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), GA Dept. of Education
School Notes
- School Mascot: Bruin
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Northwest Whitfield County High School's ranking?
Northwest Whitfield County High School is ranked #684 out of 2,204 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Georgia.
What schools are Northwest Whitfield County High School often compared to?
Northwest Whitfield County High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Coahulla Creek High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
43% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 37% GA state average), while 46% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 40% GA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Northwest Whitfield County High School?
The graduation rate of Northwest Whitfield County High School is 95%, which is higher than the Georgia state average of 84%.
How many students attend Northwest Whitfield County High School?
1,130 students attend Northwest Whitfield County High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
58% of Northwest Whitfield County High School students are White, 35% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Northwest Whitfield County High School?
Northwest Whitfield County High School has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the Georgia state average of 14:1.
What grades does Northwest Whitfield County High School offer ?
Northwest Whitfield County High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Northwest Whitfield County High School part of?
Northwest Whitfield County High School is part of Whitfield County School District.
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