Phoenix High School is a public high school in the Whitfield County School District, located in unincorporated Whitfield County, Georgia, United States. The site has a Dalton postal address.
Serving 185 students in grades 9-12, Phoenix High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Georgia for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is ≤10% (which is lower than the Georgia state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 6-9% (which is lower than the Georgia state average of 40%).
The student:teacher ratio of 19:1 is higher than the Georgia state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 50% 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: 185 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 19:1
- Minority Enrollment: 50%
- Graduation Rate: 55-59% (Btm 50% in GA)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: ≤10% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 6-9% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: ≤10% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), GA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Phoenix High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Georgia for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
School Overview
Phoenix High School's student population of 185 students has grown by 46% over five school years.
The teacher population of 10 teachers has grown by 11% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
185 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
10 teachers
Year Founded
1990
Colors
Red, Yellow
Last Day of School
Mon. May 25, 2026
School Rankings
Phoenix High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 2,192 schools in Georgia (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Phoenix High School is 0.58, 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
#2142 out of 2192 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤10%
39%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
6-9%
40%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤10%
40%
Student : Teacher Ratio
19:1
14:1
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
1%
5%
Hispanic
41%
19%
Black
2%
36%
White
50%
35%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
55-59%
84%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
75%
59%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
9%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), GA Dept. of Education
School Notes
- School Mascot: Phoenix
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Phoenix High School's ranking?
Phoenix High School is ranked #2142 out of 2,192 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Georgia.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≤10% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 39% GA state average), while 6-9% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 40% GA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Phoenix High School?
The graduation rate of Phoenix High School is 55-59%, which is lower than the Georgia state average of 84%.
How many students attend Phoenix High School?
185 students attend Phoenix High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
50% of Phoenix High School students are White, 41% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Black, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Phoenix High School?
Phoenix High School has a student ration of 19:1, which is higher than the Georgia state average of 14:1.
What grades does Phoenix High School offer ?
Phoenix High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Phoenix High School part of?
Phoenix High School is part of Whitfield County School District.
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