For the 2026 school year, there are 5 public high schools serving 3,113 students in 30721, GA.
The top-ranked public high schools in 30721, GA are Coahulla Creek High School, Southeast Whitfield County High School and The Dalton Academy. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public high schools in zipcode 30721 have an average math proficiency score of 26% (versus the Georgia public high school average of 35%), and reading proficiency score of 27% (versus the 43% statewide average). High schools in 30721, GA have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Georgia public high schools.
Public high school in zipcode 30721 have a Graduation Rate of 80%, which is less than the Georgia average of 85%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Southeast Whitfield County High School, with 90% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Georgia or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 66% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Georgia public high school average of 65% (majority Black).
Best 30721, GA Public High Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Coahulla Creek High School
(Math: 32% | Reading: 42%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
3361 Crow Rd Ne
Dalton, GA 30721
(706) 694-4900
Dalton, GA 30721
(706) 694-4900
Gr: 9-12 | 1,041 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 45%
Rank: #22.
Southeast Whitfield County High School
(Math: 26% | Reading: 26%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1954 Riverbend Rd
Dalton, GA 30721
(706) 226-2753
Dalton, GA 30721
(706) 226-2753
Gr: 9-12 | 1,453 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 75%
Rank: #33.
The Dalton Academy
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1250 Cross Plains Trai1
Dalton, GA 30721
(706) 876-4700
Dalton, GA 30721
(706) 876-4700
Gr: 9-12 | 469 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 91%
Rank: #44.
Phoenix High School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: 6-9%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
2300 Maddox Chapel Rd Ne
Dalton, GA 30721
(706) 876-3600
Dalton, GA 30721
(706) 876-3600
Gr: 9-12 | 141 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 41%
Rank: n/an/a
Elbert Shaw Regional Youth Detention Center
Alternative School
2735 Underwood Rd Ne
Dalton, GA 30721
(706) 272-2309
Dalton, GA 30721
(706) 272-2309
Gr: 5-12 | 9 students Student-teacher ratio: 3:1 Minority enrollment: 66%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public high schools in 30721, GA?
The top-ranked public high schools in 30721, GA include Coahulla Creek High School, Southeast Whitfield County High School and The Dalton Academy.
How many public high schools are located in 30721?
5 public high schools are located in 30721.
What is the racial composition of students in 30721?
30721 public high schools minority enrollment is 66% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Georgia public high schools average of 65% (majority Black).
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