North Whitfield Middle School

350 Trailblazer Lane
Dalton, GA 30721
(School attendance zone shown in map)
6/
10
Top 50%
Serving 781 students in grades 6-8, North Whitfield Middle 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 39% (which is higher than the Georgia state average of 37%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 37% (which is lower than the Georgia state average of 40%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is equal to the Georgia state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 39% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Georgia state average of 65% (majority Black).

Quick Stats (2025)

  • Grades: 6-8
  • Enrollment: 781 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 39%
  • : Top 50% in GA
  • : 39% (Top 50%)
  • : 37% (Top 50%)
  • : 29% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), GA Dept. of Education

School Overview

North Whitfield Middle School's student population of 781 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 54 teachers has grown by 8% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
Total Students
781 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
54 teachers
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Students by Grade
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School Rankings

North Whitfield Middle 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 North Whitfield Middle School is 0.52, 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.
This School
State Level (GA)
#913 out of 2204 schools
(Top 50%)
This chart displays the overall school rank of North Whitfield Middle School, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
39%
37%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of North Whitfield Middle School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Georgia by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
37%
40%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of North Whitfield Middle School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Georgia by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
29%
40%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of North Whitfield Middle School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of public schools in Georgia by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1
This chart displays the student teacher ratio of North Whitfield Middle School and the public school average student teacher ratio of Georgia by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
American Indian
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Asian
n/a
5%
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Hispanic
34%
19%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in North Whitfield Middle School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in Georgia by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Black
1%
36%
This chart displays the percentage of Black students in North Whitfield Middle School and the percentage of Black public school students in Georgia by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
White
61%
35%
This chart displays the percentage of White students in North Whitfield Middle School and the percentage of White public school students in Georgia by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hawaiian
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Two or more races
4%
5%
This chart displays the percentage of students of two or more races in North Whitfield Middle School and the percentage of public school students of two or more races in Georgia by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
All Ethnic Groups
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in North Whitfield Middle School.
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in Georgia.
0.52
This chart displays the diversity score of North Whitfield Middle School and the public school average diversity score of Georgia by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
64%
59%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in North Whitfield Middle School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in Georgia by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
14%
5%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in North Whitfield Middle School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Georgia by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), GA Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is North Whitfield Middle School's ranking?
North Whitfield Middle School is ranked #913 out of 2,204 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Georgia.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
39% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 37% GA state average), while 37% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 40% GA state average).
How many students attend North Whitfield Middle School?
781 students attend North Whitfield Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
61% of North Whitfield Middle School students are White, 34% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of North Whitfield Middle School?
North Whitfield Middle School has a student ration of 14:1, which is equal to the Georgia state average of 14:1.
What grades does North Whitfield Middle School offer ?
North Whitfield Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8
What school district is North Whitfield Middle School part of?
North Whitfield Middle School is part of Whitfield County School District.

School Reviews

5   5/8/2020
This is a great school with lots of supportive staff members.
- Posted by Student/Alumni - Mackenzie

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Quick Stats (2025)

  • Grades: 6-8
  • Enrollment: 781 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 39%
  • : Top 50%
  • : 39% (Top 50%)
  • : 37% (Top 50%)
  • : 29% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), GA Dept. of Education

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