Georgia public high school · Whitfield County

Northwest Whitfield County High School

1651 Tunnel Hill Varnell Rd, Tunnel Hill, GA 30755. 244 graduates in the Class of 2024, and 62.3% of them enrolled in college within a year.

Whitfield County
62.3%Enrolled in college within a year (Class of 2024)2.3 pts above Georgia (60%)
18.7%Earned a bachelor's or higher within 5 years (Class of 2019)0.9 pts above the typical Georgia school (17.8%)
94.9%4-year graduation rate (2025)7.7 pts above Georgia (87.2%)
1,067Average SAT, highest score (2025)Georgia average: 1,037
71.1%AP exams scored 3 or higher (2025)6.5 pts above the typical Georgia school (64.6%)
67.1%Graduates eligible for the HOPE Scholarship (2025)17.0 pts above Georgia (50%)
Our read

71% of students here are economically disadvantaged. Schools with that profile send about 55.9% of graduates to college; Northwest Whitfield County High School sends 62.3%, 6 points more than expected.

The path from Northwest Whitfield County

How we measure this
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    The year after graduation, Class of 2024

    Georgia public college 44.3%Georgia private college 4.1%Out-of-state college 5.7%Georgia technical college 8.2%Career credential, working 4.9%Working, not in college 19.7%Not found in Georgia records 13.1%

    Share of the 244 graduates. Source: Georgia GOSA, High School Graduate Outcomes.

  2. 2

    Where they enrolled

    Top Georgia colleges for the Class of 2024, by number of students.

    Dalton State College80
    Georgia Northwestern Technical College19
    Kennesaw State University8
    University of North Georgia8
    University of Georgia6

    Most common out-of-state choices: The University of Tennessee-Chattanooga, Cleveland State Community College, Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Worldwide, Jacksonville State University, Lehigh University. (Georgia reports these in rank order without counts.)

  3. 3

    What those colleges lead to

    CollegeStudents from hereGraduation rateAvg. net price / yrMedian earnings, 10 yrsMedian debt
    Dalton State College8029%$2,353$46,083$13,419
    Georgia Northwestern Technical College1949%$4,043$39,355$7,491
    Kennesaw State University850%$16,325$62,766$21,500
    University of North Georgia838%$14,185$55,822$16,495
    University of Georgia689%$13,636$77,246$15,623

    College figures: U.S. Department of Education, College Scorecard. Graduation rate is within 150% of normal time. Earnings are for former students working and not enrolled.

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    Five and eight years later

    Class of 2019, five years after high school

    Bachelor's or higher18.7%
    Associate degree7.3%
    Certificate or other credential18.7%
    Still enrolled, no credential yet13.1%
    No credential, not enrolled42.2%

    Class of 2016, eight years after high school

    Bachelor's or higher27%
    Associate degree5.9%
    Certificate or other credential7.8%
    Still enrolled, no credential yet4.3%
    No credential, not enrolled54.9%

    Highest credential earned, as a share of graduates. Source: Georgia GOSA, High School Graduate Outcomes.

College-going over time

50%60%70%80%90%20072009201120132015201720192021202362%
Northwest Whitfield County High SchoolGeorgia, all public high schools

Share of each graduating class enrolled in college the following year. Source: Georgia GOSA.

Ready for college work?

25.8%Needed remedial math in college (Class of 2024)Georgia public colleges only
5.5%Needed remedial English
27.1%Earned 24+ college credits in year one (Class of 2021)Georgia: 33.1%
20.4Average ACT composite (2025)Georgia: 21.5

Learning support: share of graduates who enrolled in a Georgia public college and were placed in remedial courses. Credits: share of all graduates. Source: Georgia GOSA.

Who attends

White57%
Hispanic36%
Multiracial4%
Black2%
Asian1%
71%Economically disadvantaged studentsGeorgia: 68%
19.4%In gifted programs

Enrollment, 2024-25. Source: Georgia GOSA report card downloads.

Where it is

Nearby high schools: Coahulla Creek High School (4.8 mi, 54.2% to college) · Dalton High School (6.8 mi, 62.7% to college) · The Dalton Academy (6.8 mi, 29.6% to college) · Ringgold High School (7.3 mi, 58.1% to college) · Phoenix High School (7.8 mi, 17.3% to college)

Living near a school does not guarantee attendance. Check the Whitfield County attendance zone for an address.

Compared with the district and state

MeasureNorthwest Whitfield CountyWhitfield CountyGeorgia
Enrolled in college within a year (Class of 2024)62.3%48%60%
4-year graduation rate (2025)94.9%—87.2%
Average SAT (2025)1,067—1,037
HOPE eligible (2025)67.1%—50%

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Quick answers

What percent of Northwest Whitfield County High School graduates go to college?
62.3% of the Class of 2024 at Northwest Whitfield County High School enrolled in college, compared with 60% in Georgia. Source: Georgia Governor's Office of Student Achievement.
Which colleges do Northwest Whitfield County High School graduates attend most?
The colleges enrolling the most Northwest Whitfield County High School graduates are Dalton State College, Georgia Northwestern Technical College and Kennesaw State University. Source: Georgia Governor's Office of Student Achievement.
What is the graduation rate at Northwest Whitfield County High School?
Northwest Whitfield County High School has a four-year graduation rate of 94.9%. Source: Georgia Governor's Office of Student Achievement.
How many Northwest Whitfield County High School graduates finish a bachelor's degree?
18.7% of Northwest Whitfield County High School's Class of 2019 earned a bachelor's degree within five years. Source: Georgia GOSA.