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Coahulla Creek High School

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Coahulla Creek High School ranks 249 th of 455 Georgia high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

Public Grades 9-12

249^th

SchoolDigger Rank ?

of 455 Georgia High Schools

Better than 45% of Georgia high schools

Summary

Coahulla Creek High School in Dalton, GA, serves about 1,041 students in grades 9-12 as part of the Whitfield County district. The school stands out most for its exceptional graduation rate of 95.6%—well above the state average of 87.2% and the district's 91.0%—and a low dropout rate of just 1.4%. This isn't a one-year fluke; the school has consistently posted graduation rates between 88.8% and 96.0% over the past five years, with improvement in each of the last three. Even more impressive, the school has cut chronic absenteeism by more than half, from 26.9% in 2021-2022 down to 12.4% this year, now nearly matching the district rate.

In the most recent testing cycle, Coahulla Creek showed solid, if not spectacular, results. Proficiency rates were 37.8% in Algebra I, 35.6% in Biology, and 36.1% in U.S. History—all slightly below state averages, but the U.S. History score nearly matches the state and beats the district. The school's strongest subject is American Literature, where 42.6% of students scored proficient, outpacing the district by 12.4 percentage points and exceeding the state average. (Note: current ELA scores aren't available yet; they'll be released in December.) Compared to nearby schools, Coahulla Creek sits in the middle: Northwest Whitfield County High School outperforms it in most subjects, but Coahulla Creek beats Southeast Whitfield County High School and has a higher graduation rate than both.

One thing parents should know: the school's student population has seen a sharp rise in economic need, with free/reduced lunch eligibility jumping from 57.5% to 79.25% in just two years. Despite this, the school has maintained or improved its graduation and attendance outcomes. Per-student spending has risen 29% over three years to $12,280—less than Northwest Whitfield's $13,590 but still delivering strong results. The school's state ranking has slipped from the 59th to 45th percentile, but that seems to reflect changing comparisons rather than declining performance, given the improving graduation and attendance numbers. With a student-teacher ratio of 18.2 (the highest among area comprehensive high schools), there may be room to add instructional staff, but the school's resilience and efficiency are clear strengths.

1,041

Students ?

18.2

Student/teacher ratio ?

$12,280

Per pupil spending ?

79.3%

Free/discounted lunch ?

3361 Crow Rd NE
Dalton, GA 30721

(706) 694-4900

District: Whitfield County

Feeder schools for Coahulla Creek High School:

Elementary:	Beaverdale Elementary School
	Cohutta Elementary School
	Dawnville Elementary School
	Varnell Elementary School
Middle:	North Whitfield Middle School

Racial breakdown:

White:

55.1%

Hispanic:

37.9%

Two or more races:

4.0%

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Test scores delayed: 2026 rankings for Georgia do not yet include English Language Arts scores, which will not be released by the Georgia Department of Education until winter 2026.

At a glance

▬ Ranking trend: Holding steady — 47th percentile in 2016 → 45th in 2026

Strengths

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

Worth a look

!Test scores below the Georgia average (36% vs 45% meeting standards)

!Some student groups rank well below the school's overall statewide standing

!Biology scores 12 pts below the Georgia average

Students meeting standards (2025-2026) ?

This school36%

District avg39%

Georgia avg45%

249^th of 455

Georgia public high schools ?

Bottom 45%▼ down 2 pts since 2016

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★★★★★

SchoolDigger rating ?

3^rd of 4High Schools in the Whitfield County

95^th of 201Whitfield 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)

Show full rank history (all student groups)

All Students

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Georgia percentile	Rating
2026	36.1	249 of 455	45.3%	★★☆☆☆
2025	41.7	216 of 451	52.1%	★★★☆☆
2024	45.5	209 of 454	54.0%	★★★☆☆
2023	48.9	183 of 448	59.2%	★★★☆☆
2022	47.5	190 of 431	55.9%	★★★☆☆
2021	46.0	178 of 410	56.6%	★★★☆☆
2019	43.7	196 of 438	55.3%	★★★☆☆
2018	49.7	164 of 428	61.7%	★★★☆☆
2017	45.9	168 of 420	60.0%	★★★☆☆
2016	39.5	225 of 426	47.2%	★★☆☆☆
2015	51.1	148 of 435	66.0%	★★★☆☆
2014	52.4	187 of 425	56.0%	★★★☆☆
2013	46.2	238 of 425	44.0%	★★☆☆☆

English Language Learner

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Georgia percentile	Rating
2026	16.2	164 of 173	5.2%	☆☆☆☆☆
2025	21.5	164 of 180	8.9%	☆☆☆☆☆
2024	18.8	154 of 159	3.1%	☆☆☆☆☆
2023	27.7	108 of 141	23.4%	★☆☆☆☆

Female

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Georgia percentile	Rating
2026	39.2	223 of 431	48.3%	★★☆☆☆
2025	37.6	245 of 438	44.1%	★★☆☆☆
2024	42.6	227 of 435	47.8%	★★☆☆☆
2023	49.4	185 of 433	57.3%	★★★☆☆
2022	43.6	213 of 430	50.5%	★★★☆☆

Hispanic

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Georgia percentile	Rating
2026	30.4	207 of 298	30.5%	★★☆☆☆
2025	34.5	200 of 312	35.9%	★★☆☆☆
2024	38.5	178 of 315	43.5%	★★☆☆☆
2023	44.5	143 of 308	53.6%	★★★☆☆
2022	41.8	158 of 295	46.4%	★★☆☆☆

Male

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Georgia percentile	Rating
2026	33.1	259 of 436	40.6%	★★☆☆☆
2025	45.8	190 of 442	57.0%	★★★☆☆
2024	47.4	193 of 436	55.7%	★★★☆☆
2023	47.6	179 of 436	58.9%	★★★☆☆
2022	54.8	147 of 427	65.6%	★★★☆☆

Special Education

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Georgia percentile	Rating
2026	20.6	292 of 338	13.6%	★☆☆☆☆
2025	24.5	283 of 347	18.4%	★☆☆☆☆
2024	31.9	234 of 344	32.0%	★★☆☆☆
2023	35.2	210 of 343	38.8%	★★☆☆☆
2022	42.1	158 of 331	52.3%	★★★☆☆

White

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Georgia percentile	Rating
2026	20.5	274 of 334	18.0%	★☆☆☆☆
2025	27.0	253 of 341	25.8%	★☆☆☆☆
2024	27.1	251 of 346	27.5%	★☆☆☆☆
2023	31.4	226 of 343	34.1%	★★☆☆☆
2022	31.3	218 of 339	35.7%	★★☆☆☆

How student groups rank statewide ? (each group's percentile vs the same group at other schools — higher is better; the +/- beside each compares the group with this school's overall percentile)

Female (2026)48th percentile+3 vs school

Male (2026)41st percentile-5 vs school

Hispanic (2026)31st percentile-15 vs school

White (2026)18th percentile-27 vs school

Special Education (2026)14th percentile-32 vs school

English Language Learner (2026)5th percentile-40 vs school

By subject vs Georgia (2025-2026) ?

Algebra I38%-10 vs state

United States History36%~ state avg

Biology36%-12 vs state

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2026)				Ranking (2025)				Milestones Assessment Algebra I (2026)	Milestones Assessment Biology (2026)	Milestones Assessment United States History (2026)	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 (2026)	Statewide Rank (2026)	State Percentile (2026)	SchoolDigger Rating (2026)	Average Standard Score (2025)	Statewide Rank (2025)	State Percentile (2025)	Rank Change from Previous Year	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
Coahulla Creek High School	Public	9-12	3361 Crow Rd NE	Dalton	30721	Whitfield County	Whitfield County	No	No	No	No	(706) 694-4900	1,041	57	18.2	79.3%	574 (55.1%)	18 (1.7%)	395 (37.9%)	8 (0.8%)	3 (0.3%)	1 (0.1%)	42 (4.0%)	36.1	249^th of 455 public high schools	45.3%		41.7	216^th of 451 public high schools	52.1%	33	37.8	35.6	36.1	$12,280	$536	$11,744
Northwest Whitfield County High School	Public	9-12	1651 Tunnel Hill Varnell Rd	Tunnel Hill	30755	Whitfield County	Whitfield County	No	No	No	No	(706) 673-6533	1,098	74	14.8	71.4%	629 (57.3%)	17 (1.5%)	393 (35.8%)	7 (0.6%)	3 (0.3%)	2 (0.2%)	47 (4.3%)	53.9	142^nd of 455 public high schools	68.8%		51.5	160^th of 451 public high schools	64.5%	18	55.6	52.9	36.3	$13,590	$501	$13,090
The Dalton Academy	Public	9-12	1250 Cross Plains Trai1	Dalton	30721	Whitfield County	Dalton Public Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(706) 876-4700	469	51	9.2	58.4%	44 (9.4%)	16 (3.4%)	387 (82.5%)	7 (1.5%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	14 (3.0%)	16.7	380^th of 455 public high schools	16.5%		16.4	378^th of 451 public high schools	16.2%	2	31.4	22.5	15.8	$19,102	$945	$18,157
Elbert Shaw Regional Youth Detention Center	Public	5-12	2735 Underwood Rd NE	Dalton	30721	Whitfield County	Department of Juvenile Justice	No	No	No	Yes	(706) 272-2309	9	3	3.0	33.3%	3 (33.3%)	3 (33.3%)	2 (22.2%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (11.1%)								(n/a)
Phoenix High School	Public	9-12	2300 Maddox Chapel Rd NE	Dalton	30721	Whitfield County	Whitfield County	No	No	No	Yes	(706) 876-3600	141	10	13.9	100.0%	83 (58.9%)	5 (3.5%)	47 (33.3%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (1.4%)	0 (0.0%)	4 (2.8%)	5.4	437^th of 455 public high schools	4.0%		3.8	448^th of 451 public high schools	0.7%	11		4.0	6.7
North Murray High School	Public	9-12	2662 Mount Carmel Church Rd	Chatsworth	30705	Murray County	Murray County	No	No	No	Yes	(706) 695-7760	961	64	14.9	83.4%	689 (71.7%)	6 (0.6%)	255 (26.5%)	3 (0.3%)	1 (0.1%)	0 (0.0%)	7 (0.7%)	44.3	197^th of 455 public high schools	56.7%		41.2	222^nd of 451 public high schools	50.8%	25	51.6	36.8	39.0	$12,976	$512	$12,465
Dalton High School	Public	9-12	1500 Manly St	Dalton	30720	Whitfield County	Dalton Public Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(706) 278-8757	1,919	113	16.9	62.5%	345 (18.0%)	91 (4.7%)	1,387 (72.3%)	54 (2.8%)	1 (0.1%)	2 (0.1%)	39 (2.0%)	44.4	196^th of 455 public high schools	56.9%		41.1	223^rd of 451 public high schools	50.6%	27	47.6	45.6	31.5	$12,396	$415	$11,981
Pleasant Valley Innovative School	Public	6-12	273 Harris Street	Eton	30724	Murray County	Murray County	No	No	No	Yes	(706) 517-5355	64	10	6.5	100.0%	42 (65.6%)	0 (0.0%)	19 (29.7%)	1 (1.6%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (3.1%)	5.3	439^th of 455 public high schools	3.5%		4.2	444^th of 451 public high schools	1.6%	5	4.0	0.0	8.5
Ringgold High School	Public	9-12	29 Tiger Trl	Ringgold	30736	Catoosa County	Catoosa County	No	No	No	No	(706) 935-2254	1,052	82	12.8	46.0%	907 (86.2%)	35 (3.3%)	48 (4.6%)	16 (1.5%)	2 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	44 (4.2%)	53.8	145^th of 455 public high schools	68.1%		57.7	133^rd of 451 public high schools	70.5%	12	42.6	56.4	38.8	$13,185	$477	$12,707
Murray County High School	Public	9-12	1001 Green Rd	Chatsworth	30705	Murray County	Murray County	No	No	No	Yes	(706) 695-1414	1,068	65	16.4	93.2%	700 (65.5%)	7 (0.7%)	348 (32.6%)	5 (0.5%)	1 (0.1%)	0 (0.0%)	7 (0.7%)	31.5	277^th of 455 public high schools	39.1%		44.1	208^th of 451 public high schools	53.9%	69	32.7	34.8	29.9	$11,525	$408	$11,117

Frequently Asked Questions about Coahulla Creek High School

What schools feed into Coahulla Creek High School?

Coahulla Creek High School is fed by the following schools:

Elementary : Beaverdale Elementary School
Elementary : Cohutta Elementary School
Elementary : Dawnville Elementary School
Elementary : Varnell Elementary School
Middle : North Whitfield Middle School

What district is Coahulla Creek High School in?

Whitfield County

Is Coahulla Creek High School a good school?

Coahulla Creek High School ranks 249^th of 455 Georgia high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

How many students attend Coahulla Creek High School?

In the 2024-25 school year, 1,041 students attended Coahulla Creek High School.

What is the racial makeup of Coahulla Creek High School?

Students at Coahulla Creek High School are 55% White, 38% Hispanic, 4% Two or more races, 2% African American.

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2024–25 dropout ratesFeb 19, 2026

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