| District | City | Rating | Students | Schools | Grades | Zip Codes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dalton City School District | Dalton | 7/10 Good · 61st pct | 7,675 | 10 | PK–12 | 0 |
| Whitfield County School District | Cohutta | 6/10 Average · 59th pct | 12,317 | 22 | PK–12 | 6 |
How Whitfield County compares
Together they enroll 19,992 students across 32 schools. The largest is Whitfield County School District with 12,317 students. Districts here average 6.5/10, above the Georgia average of 5.5/10. Ratings range from 6/10 to 7/10.
School Districts in Whitfield County, Georgia
Whitfield County has 2 public school districts covering 6 zip codes. The top-rated district in Whitfield County is Dalton City School District (7/10). Ratings are based on the share of students proficient in reading and math on state assessments (Georgia Milestones 2024–25), ranked against all districts in Georgia. Directory details come from NCES CCD 2024–25.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many school districts are in Whitfield County, GA?
2 school districts serve zip codes in Whitfield County, GA. This page lists each one with its rating, enrollment, grade span and the zip codes it covers.
What is the best-rated school district in Whitfield County, GA?
Of the districts serving Whitfield County, Dalton City School District has the highest rating on this site at 7/10. That places it in the 61st percentile among Georgia school districts.
How are these school district ratings calculated?
Each rating is the share of students scoring proficient or above on Georgia reading and math assessments, ranked against other districts in Georgia and converted to a 1–10 scale. Percentiles compare districts within Georgia only, never across state lines.