33 public schools serving approximately 19,999 students, in a county of 103,598 residents.
Left bar is the racial makeup of Whitfield County residents (Census ACS 5-year). Right bar is the enrollment-weighted makeup of public schools in the county (NCES CCD). NCES systematically under-reports Hispanic, Pacific Islander, and Native American enrollment for many schools; where the resident share is meaningful but the reported school share is zero, we mark the school bar "not reported".
How many public schools are in Whitfield County?
Whitfield County, Georgia has 33 public K-12 schools serving approximately 19,999 students.
What is the mix of elementary, middle, and high schools in Whitfield County?
The county's public school system includes 19 elementary, 6 middle, 6 high schools.
What is the largest school district in Whitfield County?
Whitfield County is the largest school district in Whitfield County, serving approximately 12,317 students. The county contains 3 school districts overall.
How many people live in Whitfield County?
Whitfield County has roughly 103,598 residents according to the latest Census ACS 5-year estimate.
What is the median household income in Whitfield County?
Median household income in Whitfield County is $67,070, above the Georgia average of $62,740. About 11.1% of residents live below the federal poverty line.
How educated are residents of Whitfield County?
Approximately 20.2% of adults 25 and older in Whitfield County hold a bachelor's degree or higher, according to the Census ACS 5-year estimate.
What share of students in Whitfield County qualify for free or reduced lunch?
Roughly 69.3% of students in Whitfield County public schools qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, a common proxy for low-income enrollment. This is lower than the Georgia county average of 71.9%.
What is the student-teacher ratio in Whitfield County schools?
Across Whitfield County public schools, the enrollment-weighted student-teacher ratio is approximately 13.6 to 1.
What is the racial makeup of Whitfield County?
Whitfield County residents are approximately 65% White, 37% Hispanic, 4% Black, 1% Asian, 11% two or more races according to the Census ACS 5-year estimate.
What share of housing in Whitfield County is owner-occupied?
Whitfield County has about 39,806 housing units, of which roughly 67.0% are owner-occupied.
