Phoenix High School

Phoenix High School is a regular public high school in Dalton, Georgia, nestled in a small suburban area along Maddox Chapel Road. The school serves students from ninth through twelfth grade with an enrollment of 185 students and a student-to-teacher ratio of 18.5:1. With ten full-time equivalent teachers on staff, Phoenix High School focuses on providing individualized attention to its diverse group of learners.

While academic performance metrics place the school in the lower percentile among Georgia’s high schools—ranking at number 2242 out of 2271—Phoenix High School is dedicated to supporting its students' development through a range of programs and resources tailored to meet their needs. In recent state assessments, only 5% of students were proficient or above in ELA/Reading, and 6% in Math, indicating areas for improvement but also highlighting the school's commitment to growth and progress. Phoenix High School is situated within a community that values education and supports its young people as they navigate their high school years.

With an enrollment of 185 students, Phoenix High School is a smaller school where families often find a close-knit community atmosphere. Smaller settings can mean more individual attention from teachers and staff, though they may offer fewer extracurricular options than larger schools.

While current test scores at Phoenix High School are below average, the school shows strong growth metrics — meaning students are making above-average progress year over year. This upward trajectory can be a positive indicator for families who value a school's ability to help students improve, even if absolute scores haven't caught up yet.