Phoenix High School vs Southeast Whitfield County High School
A head-to-head comparison of two high schools in Georgia, United States, 5.7 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Phoenix High School
Dalton · Public high · Grades 9–12
141 students
Southeast Whitfield County High School
Dalton · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,453 students
| Measure | Phoenix High School Dalton, Georgia | Southeast Whitfield County High School Dalton, Georgia |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 10 Lower 50% | 26 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #422 of 431 | #283 of 431 |
| National rank | #16640 of 16,910 | #14188 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | High |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 141 | 1,453 |
| Enrollment | 141 | 1,453 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 100% | 94.9% |
| Students per teacher | 14.1 | 16.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 5% | 38% |
| Math proficiency | 5% | 29% |
| city | Dalton | Dalton |
| state | Georgia | Georgia |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Southeast Whitfield County High School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (26.0 vs 9.6).
- •Southeast Whitfield County High School does better on math proficiency (29% vs 5%).
- •Southeast Whitfield County High School does better on reading proficiency (38% vs 5%).
- •Southeast Whitfield County High School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (94.9% vs 100%).
- •Phoenix High School does better on students per teacher (14.1 vs 16.5).
- •Southeast Whitfield County High School is the larger school with 1,453 students compared with 141.
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 Phoenix High School better than Southeast Whitfield County High School?
On the Success Index (US), Southeast Whitfield County High School ranks higher (26.0 vs 9.6 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 Phoenix High School and Southeast Whitfield County High School?
About 5.7 km in a straight line, between Dalton and Dalton in Georgia.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Phoenix High School: 141. Southeast Whitfield County High School: 1,453. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Phoenix High School and Southeast Whitfield County High School rank in Georgia?
Phoenix High School is 422nd of 431 and Southeast Whitfield County High School is 283rd of 431 among high schools in Georgia on the 2025 Success Index (US).