Southeast Whitfield High School is a public high school in unincorporated Whitfield County, Georgia, United States, with a Dalton postal address. It is part of the Whitfield County School District and competes athletically in the 7-AAAA Division of the Georgia High School Association.
Serving 1,512 students in grades 9-12, Southeast Whitfield County 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 26% (which is lower than the Georgia state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 26% (which is lower than the Georgia state average of 40%).
The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is higher than the Georgia state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 75% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Georgia state average of 65% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 1,512 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
- Minority Enrollment: 75%
- Graduation Rate: 90% (Top 50% in GA)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 26% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 26% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 35% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), GA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Southeast Whitfield County High School's student population of 1,512 students has grown by 6% over five school years.
The teacher population of 89 teachers has grown by 14% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
1,512 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
89 teachers
Year Founded
1975
Colors
White, Black, Maroon, Silver
Last Day of School
Mon. May 25, 2026
School Rankings
Southeast Whitfield County 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 Southeast Whitfield County High School is 0.44, 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
#1526 out of 2192 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
26%
39%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
26%
40%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
35%
40%
Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
14:1
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
n/a
5%
Hispanic
71%
19%
Black
1%
36%
White
25%
35%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
90%
84%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
73%
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: Raider
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Southeast Whitfield County High School's ranking?
Southeast Whitfield County High School is ranked #1526 out of 2,192 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Georgia.
What schools are Southeast Whitfield County High School often compared to?
Southeast Whitfield County High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Dalton High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
26% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 39% GA state average), while 26% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 40% GA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Southeast Whitfield County High School?
The graduation rate of Southeast Whitfield County High School is 90%, which is higher than the Georgia state average of 84%.
How many students attend Southeast Whitfield County High School?
1,512 students attend Southeast Whitfield County High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
71% of Southeast Whitfield County High School students are Hispanic, 25% of students are White, 2% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Southeast Whitfield County High School?
Southeast Whitfield County High School has a student ration of 17:1, which is higher than the Georgia state average of 14:1.
What grades does Southeast Whitfield County High School offer ?
Southeast Whitfield County High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Southeast Whitfield County High School part of?
Southeast Whitfield County High School is part of Whitfield County School District.
School Reviews
1 3/27/2020
Terrible academics, trash administration, trash STEM classes and teachers. Do not go here; do your kids a solid and move districts. I would give it zero stars but does not allow it.
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