Southeast Whitfield County High School
1954 Riverbend Rd, Dalton, GA 30721. 300 graduates in the Class of 2024, and 50.9% of them enrolled in college within a year.
The path from Southeast Whitfield County
How we measure this- 1
The year after graduation, Class of 2024
Georgia public college 37.3%Georgia private college 0.3%Out-of-state college 3.3%Georgia technical college 10%Career credential, working 6.3%Working, not in college 25%Not found in Georgia records 17.7%Share of the 300 graduates. Source: Georgia GOSA, High School Graduate Outcomes.
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Where they enrolled
Top Georgia colleges for the Class of 2024, by number of students.
Most common out-of-state choices: Berea College, Chattanooga State Community College, Drury University, Lee University, Martin Methodist College. (Georgia reports these in rank order without counts.)
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What those colleges lead to
College Students from here Graduation rate Avg. net price / yr Median earnings, 10 yrs Median debt Dalton State College 98 29% $2,353 $46,083 $13,419 Georgia Northwestern Technical College 29 49% $4,043 $39,355 $7,491 Kennesaw State University 5 50% $16,325 $62,766 $21,500 University of Georgia 4 89% $13,636 $77,246 $15,623 Georgia College & State University 2 60% $20,803 $64,452 $21,500 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
Class of 2016, eight years after high school
Highest credential earned, as a share of graduates. Source: Georgia GOSA, High School Graduate Outcomes.
College-going over time
Share of each graduating class enrolled in college the following year. Source: Georgia GOSA.
Ready for college work?
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
Enrollment, 2024-25. Source: Georgia GOSA report card downloads.
Where it is
Nearby high schools: Phoenix High School (3.5 mi, 17.3% to college) · The Dalton Academy (4.0 mi, 29.6% to college) · Dalton High School (4.1 mi, 62.7% to college) · North Murray High School (9.0 mi, 47.9% to college) · Murray County High School (9.2 mi, 43% 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
| Measure | Southeast Whitfield County | Whitfield County | Georgia |
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| Enrolled in college within a year (Class of 2024) | 50.9% | 48% | 60% |
| 4-year graduation rate (2025) | 93.2% | — | 87.2% |
| Average SAT (2025) | 1,044 | — | 1,037 |
| HOPE eligible (2025) | 51.1% | — | 50% |
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Quick answers
- What percent of Southeast Whitfield County High School graduates go to college?
- 50.9% of the Class of 2024 at Southeast Whitfield County High School enrolled in college, compared with 60% in Georgia. Source: Georgia Governor's Office of Student Achievement.
- Which colleges do Southeast Whitfield County High School graduates attend most?
- The colleges enrolling the most Southeast 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 Southeast Whitfield County High School?
- Southeast Whitfield County High School has a four-year graduation rate of 93.2%. Source: Georgia Governor's Office of Student Achievement.
- How many Southeast Whitfield County High School graduates finish a bachelor's degree?
- 12.4% of Southeast Whitfield County High School's Class of 2019 earned a bachelor's degree within five years. Source: Georgia GOSA.
