It has a Tunnel Hill postal address and is adjacent to, but not within, the city limits of Varnell.

The school colors are royal blue and burnt orange, and the mascot is the Bruin.

Businessman and later 45th President Donald Trump attended the 1991 homecoming football game.

[4] Students can take college prep, honors, and Advanced Placement classes.

Northwest Whitfield fields 20 varsity-level teams (10 men's and 10 women's), and competes in Region 7AAAA.