North Whitfield Middle School

whitfield.k12.ga.us

731 Students

Middle School 6th - 8th

School Overview

North Whitfield Middle School, located in Dalton, Georgia, serves as a key educational institution within the Whitfield County School District. Committed to fostering a supportive learning environment, the school focuses on the academic, social, and emotional development of its students during the critical middle school transition years. By utilizing a comprehensive curriculum, the school strives to prepare its students for the challenges of high school and beyond, emphasizing both core academic subjects and extracurricular engagement.

The school community is dedicated to cultivating a positive school culture where students are encouraged to explore their interests and achieve their personal best. Through a partnership between dedicated faculty, staff, parents, and the broader Dalton community, North Whitfield Middle School emphasizes character development and academic excellence. Their online presence at [whitfield.k12.ga.us](http://whitfield.k12.ga.us) serves as a hub for resources, allowing families to stay informed about school events, district policies, and student achievements.

731

Total Students

55.0

Full-Time Teachers

13.3

Student/Teacher Ratio

89.7%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for North Whitfield Middle School
Demographic	Student Count
White	427
Hispanic	248
Black	17
Asian	6
Two or More	31
American Indian	1
Pacific Islander	1

White
427 (58.4%)
Hispanic
248 (33.9%)
Two or More
31 (4.2%)
Black
17 (2.3%)
Asian
6 (0.8%)
American Indian
1 (0.1%)
Pacific Islander
1 (0.1%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Middle School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Whitfield County
Phone:	(706)259-3381
Website:	http://whitfield.k12.ga.us
Grade Range:	6th - 8th
Total Students:	731
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	55.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	13.3
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	656
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	0

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Grade 6 253

Grade 7 241

Grade 8 237