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Whitewater High School

Public Grades 9-12

39^th

SchoolDigger Rank ?

of 452 Georgia High Schools

Better than 91% of Georgia high schools

Summary

Whitewater High School is a public high school located in Fayetteville, Georgia, serving grades 9-12 with a total enrollment of 1,347 students. The school is part of the Fayette County School District, which is ranked 10th out of 206 districts in Georgia and has a 5-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Whitewater High School has consistently been ranked among the top high schools in Georgia, with a statewide ranking between 29 and 48 over the past several years. The school has maintained a 5-star rating from SchoolDigger for most of the past decade, indicating its strong academic performance and overall quality. Whitewater High School consistently outperforms the Fayette County and Georgia state averages in standardized test scores, particularly in subjects like American Literature and Composition, Algebra I, Biology, and United States History. For example, in the 2024-2025 school year, Whitewater High School had 63.9% of students proficient or better in American Literature and Composition, compared to 62.2% in Fayette County and 40.4% statewide. The school's strong academic performance is reflected in its high graduation rates, which have ranged from 84.4% to 95.5% over the past few years.

Whitewater High School's academic superiority is likely due to a combination of factors, including the school's small student-teacher ratio, which ranges from 14.5 to 15.4 over the past few years, lower than nearby schools like McIntosh High School (17.2) and Hampton High School (21.2). Additionally, Whitewater High School serves a more economically diverse student population, with a lower percentage of free and reduced-price lunch recipients (18.1% to 19.9%) compared to nearby schools like Fayette County High School (55.48%) and Hampton High School (67.5%). This commitment to investing in resources and maintaining a high level of excellence over an extended period makes Whitewater High School an attractive option for families seeking a quality high school education in the Fayetteville area.

1,303

Students ?

15.5

Student/teacher ratio ?

$13,726

Per pupil spending ?

24.2%

Free/discounted lunch ?

100 Wildcat Way
Fayetteville, GA 30215

(770) 460-3935

District: Fayette County

Feeder schools for Whitewater High School:

Elementary:	Inman Elementary
	Peeples Elementary School
	Sara Harp Minter Elementary School
Middle:	Whitewater Middle School

Racial breakdown:

White:

54.3%

African American:

24.9%

Hispanic:

11.4%

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At a glance

▬ Ranking trend: Holding steady — 91st percentile in 2015 → 91st in 2025

Strengths

✓Test scores above the Georgia average (63% vs 42% meeting standards)

✓Ranks in the top 9% of Georgia high schools

✓96% graduate in 4 years — above the Georgia average (87%)

Students meeting standards (2024-2025) ?

This school63%

District avg66%

Georgia avg42%

39^th of 452

Georgia public high schools ?

Top 9%▬ steady since 2015

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★★★★★

SchoolDigger rating ?

3^rd of 5High Schools in the Fayette County

10^th of 206Fayette County among Georgia districts

Statewide rank percentile over time (100 = the top-ranked school in the state; click a legend item to add a student group)

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All Students

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Georgia percentile	Rating
2025	83.0	39 of 452	91.4%	★★★★★
2024	87.5	29 of 458	93.7%	★★★★★
2023	84.2	33 of 442	92.5%	★★★★★
2022	83.2	34 of 429	92.1%	★★★★★
2021	73.8	48 of 410	88.3%	★★★★☆
2019	80.9	39 of 438	91.1%	★★★★★
2018	79.1	43 of 428	90.0%	★★★★★
2017	75.6	44 of 420	89.5%	★★★★☆
2016	74.1	48 of 426	88.7%	★★★★☆
2015	77.1	38 of 435	91.3%	★★★★★
2014	81.4	29 of 425	93.2%	★★★★★
2013	81.8	34 of 425	92.0%	★★★★★
2012	83.8	28 of 396	92.9%	★★★★★
2011	84.2	30 of 402	92.5%	★★★★★
2010	83.5	36 of 384	90.6%	★★★★★
2009	77.3	53 of 372	85.8%	★★★★☆
2008	82.7	34 of 370	90.8%	★★★★★
2007	85.3	22 of 358	93.9%	★★★★★
2006	84.0	23 of 335	93.1%	★★★★★

By subject vs Georgia (2024-2025) ?

Biology66%+21 vs state

Algebra I64%+20 vs state

American Literature and Composition64%+23 vs state

United States History57%+18 vs state

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What people are saying

by a parent
Sunday, August 12, 2018

Our son Graduated from Whitewater in 2017. It was a wonderful experience overall. Athletics were very competitive. He had some very good teachers... and yes, a few we were not impressed with. The facilities are very nice and well kept. I would definitely recommend Whitewater High School! Close Quote

by a parent
Thursday, December 28, 2017

The administration and teachers are very caring and really take the time to help a student that is struggling. There are a variety of classes offered and students can follow a very rigorous path. Close Quote

by a parent
Friday, August 11, 2017

My son became a student Fall 2015. We were having many issues in the Sumter County school district! Horrible issues! You see my son is u. A wheelchair but in all regular college blind classes and Wgitewater High has been the best thing that has happened for his education! The staff is very helpful and knowledgeable! God Bless them all Close Quote

Schools Near Whitewater High School

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2025)				Ranking (2024)				Milestones Assessment American Literature and Composition (2025)	Milestones Assessment Algebra I (2025)	Milestones Assessment Biology (2025)	Milestones Assessment United States History (2025)	Per Pupil Expenditures (2025)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2025)	Statewide Rank (2025)	State Percentile (2025)	SchoolDigger Rating (2025)	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	Rank Change from Previous Year	Milestones Assessment American Literature and Composition End of Course	Milestones Assessment Algebra I End of Course	Milestones Assessment Biology End of Course	Milestones Assessment United States History End of Course	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Whitewater High School	Public	9-12	100 Wildcat Way	Fayetteville	30215	Fayette County	Fayette County	No	No	No	No	(770) 460-3935	1,303	84	15.5	24.2%	708 (54.3%)	325 (24.9%)	149 (11.4%)	41 (3.1%)	5 (0.4%)	1 (0.1%)	74 (5.7%)	83	39^th of 452 public high schools	91.4%		87.5	29^th of 458 public high schools	93.7%	10	63.9	64.5	65.6	56.9	$13,726	$222	$13,504
Starrs Mill High School	Public	9-12	193 Panther Path	Fayetteville	30215	Fayette County	Fayette County	No	No	No	No	(770) 486-2710	1,357	85	16.0	12.7%	935 (68.9%)	134 (9.9%)	133 (9.8%)	71 (5.2%)	5 (0.4%)	2 (0.1%)	77 (5.7%)	90.5	20^th of 452 public high schools	95.6%		92.8	13^th of 458 public high schools	97.2%	7	77.2	62.9	81.8	81.9	$13,648	$220	$13,428
Fayette County High School	Public	9-12	1 Tiger Trl	Fayetteville	30214	Fayette County	Fayette County	No	No	No	No	(770) 460-3540	1,360	93	14.5	52.6%	136 (10.0%)	831 (61.1%)	235 (17.3%)	68 (5.0%)	1 (0.1%)	0 (0.0%)	89 (6.5%)	59.1	126^th of 452 public high schools	72.1%		60.2	130^th of 458 public high schools	71.6%	4	45.3	56.5	40.6	45.2	$14,095	$385	$13,710
McIntosh High School	Public	9-12	201 Walt Banks Rd	Peachtree City	30269	Fayette County	Fayette County	No	No	No	No	(770) 631-3232	1,762	101	17.4	19.0%	911 (51.7%)	184 (10.4%)	279 (15.8%)	276 (15.7%)	7 (0.4%)	2 (0.1%)	103 (5.8%)	92.3	16^th of 452 public high schools	96.5%		93	12^th of 458 public high schools	97.4%	4	72.9	77.9	78.9	71.1	$12,260	$218	$12,042
Lovejoy High School	Public	9-12	1587 McDonough Rd	Hampton	30228	Clayton County	Clayton County	No	No	No	Yes	(770) 473-2920	2,049	109	18.7	100.0%	32 (1.6%)	1,654 (80.7%)	282 (13.8%)	16 (0.8%)	6 (0.3%)	2 (0.1%)	57 (2.8%)	16.9	376^th of 452 public high schools	16.8%		20.2	358^th of 458 public high schools	21.8%	18	19.6	9.2	16.1	27.0	$13,115	$1,391	$11,724
Mundy's Mill High School	Public	9-12	9652 Fayetteville Rd	Jonesboro	30238	Clayton County	Clayton County	No	No	No	Yes	(678) 817-3000	1,665	91	18.2	99.4%	13 (0.8%)	1,316 (79.0%)	261 (15.7%)	26 (1.6%)	6 (0.4%)	4 (0.2%)	39 (2.3%)	22.1	346^th of 452 public high schools	23.5%		28.7	302^nd of 458 public high schools	34.1%	44	21.8	17.6	16.4	34.0	$13,498	$1,448	$12,050
Sandy Creek High School	Public	9-12	360 Jenkins Rd	Tyrone	30290	Fayette County	Fayette County	No	No	No	No	(770) 969-2840	1,189	88	13.5	45.1%	124 (10.4%)	740 (62.2%)	220 (18.5%)	30 (2.5%)	6 (0.5%)	1 (0.1%)	68 (5.7%)	63.8	107^th of 452 public high schools	76.3%		58.5	142^nd of 458 public high schools	69.0%	35	48.9	49.1	51.8	47.8	$14,852	$420	$14,433
Martha K. Glaze Regional Youth Detention Center	Public	5-12	11850 Hastings Bridge Rd	Hampton	30228	Clayton County	Department of Juvenile Justice	No	No	No	Yes	(770) 603-4664	21	4	5.2	76.2%	2 (9.5%)	19 (90.5%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)								(n/a)
East Coweta High School	Public	9-12	400 Highway 154	Sharpsburg	30277	Coweta County	Coweta County	No	No	No	No	(770) 254-2850	3,001	170	17.7	38.4%	1,390 (46.3%)	891 (29.7%)	426 (14.2%)	132 (4.4%)	7 (0.2%)	3 (0.1%)	152 (5.1%)	57.7	133^rd of 452 public high schools	70.6%		63.9	112^th of 458 public high schools	75.5%	21	42.0	44.3	47.0	51.4	$12,143	$631	$11,512
Perry Career Academy - Eula Wilburn Ponds Perry Center for	Public	6-12	137 Spring St	Jonesboro	30236	Clayton County	Clayton County	No	No	No	Yes	(770) 515-7601	887	66	13.4	100.0%	14 (1.6%)	590 (66.5%)	242 (27.3%)	13 (1.5%)	3 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	25 (2.8%)	4.3	444^th of 452 public high schools	1.8%		5.3	445^th of 458 public high schools	2.8%	1	4.3	2.6	1.1	1.4

Frequently Asked Questions about Whitewater High School

Is Whitewater High School a good school?

Yes. Whitewater High School ranks in the top 8.6% of Georgia high schools.

What schools feed into Whitewater High School?

Whitewater High School is fed by the following schools:

Elementary : Inman Elementary
Elementary : Peeples Elementary School
Elementary : Sara Harp Minter Elementary School
Middle : Whitewater Middle School

What is the racial makeup of Whitewater High School?

Students at Whitewater High School are 54% White, 25% African American, 11% Hispanic, 6% Two or more races, 3% Asian.

What district is Whitewater High School in?

Fayette County

How many students attend Whitewater High School?

In the 2024-25 school year, 1,303 students attended Whitewater High School.

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