North Whitfield Middle School vs Northwest Whitfield County High School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Georgia, United States, 5.1 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
North Whitfield Middle School
Dalton · Public middle · Grades 6–8
731 students
Northwest Whitfield County High School
Tunnel Hill · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,098 students
| Measure | North Whitfield Middle School Dalton, Georgia | Northwest Whitfield County High School Tunnel Hill, Georgia |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 46 Lower 50% | 41 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #183 of 482 | #170 of 431 |
| National rank | #8459 of 15,369 | #10614 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | High |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 731 | 1,098 |
| Enrollment | 731 | 1,098 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 89.7% | 71.4% |
| Students per teacher | 13.3 | 15.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 44% | 44% |
| Math proficiency | 52% | 44% |
| city | Dalton | Tunnel Hill |
| state | Georgia | Georgia |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •North Whitfield Middle School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (46.3 vs 41.4).
- •North Whitfield Middle School does better on math proficiency (52% vs 44%).
- •Northwest Whitfield County High School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (71.4% vs 89.7%).
- •North Whitfield Middle School does better on students per teacher (13.3 vs 15.0).
- •Northwest Whitfield County High School is the larger school with 1,098 students compared with 731.
The Success Index (US) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is North Whitfield Middle School better than Northwest Whitfield County High School?
On the Success Index (US), North Whitfield Middle School ranks higher (46.3 vs 41.4 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are North Whitfield Middle School and Northwest Whitfield County High School?
About 5.1 km in a straight line, between Dalton and Tunnel Hill in Georgia.
Which has the better Enrollment?
North Whitfield Middle School: 731. Northwest Whitfield County High School: 1,098. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do North Whitfield Middle School and Northwest Whitfield County High School rank in Georgia?
North Whitfield Middle School is 183rd of 482 and Northwest Whitfield County High School is 170th of 431 among middle schools in Georgia on the 2025 Success Index (US).