Very Good
#871 of 2,268 schools in GA
Top 38% in state
Coahulla Creek High School
High School · Whitfield County · Dalton, GA
A Whitfield County high school serving grades 9th – 12th.
3361 Crow Road, Dalton, GA 30721
- Math 36% vs GA 42% (2024)
- Reading 44% vs GA 42% (2024)
- 94.0% 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at Coahulla Creek High School score 40% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 39%).
2024 GA proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. GA average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 14-year record (2011–2024), then recovered 13 points since 2020, reaching 40% in 2024.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 34% (multi-year average, 2011-2024) · reading/ELA 55% (multi-year average, 2011-2024)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 26 test records from GA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
68.9%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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Where Coahulla Creek High School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.
Getting around & local context
- Walk 2Car-Dependent
- Bike 6Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High2,154/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Dalton), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$57,749
Median home value
$172,500
Median rent
$898/mo
College educated
11.8%
Homeownership
64.6%
Poverty rate
16%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 30721; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
3 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Northwest Whitfield County High SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 7.2 | 9–12 | 4.8 mi | 1,130 | Compare → |
| Phoenix High SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 3.5 | 9–12 | Not available | 185 | Compare → |
| Southeast Whitfield County High SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 5.5 | 9–12 | Not available | 1,512 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Whitfield County
- Schools in district
- 22
- Rank in district
- #16 of 22
- District spending per student
- $13,284NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 18.1%Census SAIPE · 2024
Coahulla Creek High School is listed in Whitfield County; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Coahulla Creek High School
Coahulla Creek High School is a public high school in Dalton, GA, part of Whitfield County, serving approximately 1,021 students in grades 9th-12th with a 18.2:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.0 out of 10 and ranks #871 of 2,268 schools in GA. State assessment records show 34% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2011-2024) and 55% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2011-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Coahulla Creek High School
What grades does Coahulla Creek High School serve?
Coahulla Creek High School serves students in grades 9th through 12th.
How many students attend Coahulla Creek High School?
Coahulla Creek High School has an enrollment of approximately 1,021 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Coahulla Creek High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Coahulla Creek High School is 18.2:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Coahulla Creek High School rank in GA?
Coahulla Creek High School ranks #871 of 2,268 schools in GA.
What is Coahulla Creek High School's MySchoolScout rating?
Coahulla Creek High School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.0 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Coahulla Creek High School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Coahulla Creek High School has 34% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2011-2024) and 55% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2011-2024).
Is Coahulla Creek High School a charter school?
No, Coahulla Creek High School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Coahulla Creek High School a Title I school?
No, Coahulla Creek High School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Coahulla Creek High School?
68.9% of students at Coahulla Creek High School qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- 9th – 12th
- Enrollment
- 1,021
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 18.2:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 56
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Fringe Rural
- County
- Whitfield County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 24.9%
- Phone
- (706) 694-4900
- 4-Year Graduation
- 94.0%
- Area population (ZIP 30721)
- 52,477
- Area average commute
- 21.4 min
- Area median age
- 36.5
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2024 GA · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2024 GA. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2024 GA · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2024 GA. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 30721; this does not measure the attendance area.
- Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
- CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2011-2024; directory SY 2023–24
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