Whitfield County School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Georgia for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2024-25 school year, there are 10 public preschools serving 4,498 students in Whitfield County School District. This district's average pre testing ranking is 6/10, which is in the top 50% of public pre schools in Georgia.
Public Preschools in Whitfield County School District have an average math proficiency score of 37% (versus the Georgia public pre school average of 42%), and reading proficiency score of 37% (versus the 39% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 52% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Georgia public preschool average of 64% (majority Black).
Whitfield County School District, which is ranked within the top 50% of all 222 school districts in Georgia (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2021-2022 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 89% has increased from 82% over five school years.
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="students-by-ethinity">Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.56
0.72
# American Indian Students
42 Students
1,545 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
61 Students
33,773 Students
% Asian Students
1%
5%
# Hispanic Students
5,601 Students
127,457 Students
% Hispanic Students
46%
19%
# Black Students
178 Students
240,836 Students
% Black Students
1%
35%
# White Students
6,018 Students
244,446 Students
% White Students
49%
36%
# Hawaiian Students
6 Students
645 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
411 Students
35,569 Students
% of Two or more races Students
3%
5%
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="students-by-grade">Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
389
48,854
# Students in K Grade:
936
108,183
# Students in 1st Grade:
925
111,826
# Students in 2nd Grade:
849
108,300
# Students in 3rd Grade:
877
100,469
# Students in 4th Grade:
844
99,731
# Students in 5th Grade:
873
99,749
# Students in 6th Grade:
917
2,771
# Students in 7th Grade:
881
1,841
# Students in 8th Grade:
992
1,857
# Students in 9th Grade:
1,021
224
# Students in 10th Grade:
981
195
# Students in 11th Grade:
942
134
# Students in 12th Grade:
890
175
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
<麻豆果冻传媒 class="so-dt-title" id="district-revenue-and-spending">District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $13,488 in this school district is less than the state median of $14,266. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $13,808 is higher than the state median of $13,395. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The article examines the pros and cons of using school vouchers for special education students. It discusses how vouchers can provide more educational options for families but also raises concerns about accountability, funding for public schools, and the implementation of special education laws in private school settings.
This article explores the relationship between school performance and home values in neighborhoods. It discusses studies showing correlations between school expenditures, ratings, and housing prices, highlighting how this connection affects families' choices and contributes to educational disparities between communities.
This article explores the fundamental principles of rubrics in education, focusing on their role as assessment tools. It breaks down the key components of rubrics, including criteria, performance levels, and descriptors. The piece also delves into the two main types of rubrics - holistic and analytic - providing authoritative definitions and explaining their unique applications in educational settings.
Quick Stats (2024-25)
District size: 22 schools
Grades: PK-12
Enrollment: 12,317 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
Minority Enrollment: 51%
Graduation Rate
: 89% (Btm 50% in GA)
Overall District Rank
: Top 50%
Math Proficiency
: 38% (Top 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 37% (Top 50%)
Science Proficiency
: 34% (Btm 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), GA Dept. of Education
