Best Schools in 30720, GA
30720, GA has 19 public schools (3 high, 5 middle, 11 elementary) serving 12,381 students. On average they score 41% on state proficiency tests against a projected 42%, so schools in 30720 meet expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in 30720, GA
The top high schools in 30720, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Northwest Whitfield County High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Whitfield County • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1219 Students
2. Dalton High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Dalton Public Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1382 Students
3. Southeast Whitfield County High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Whitfield County • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1492 Students
Best Middle Schools in 30720, GA
The top middle schools in 30720, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. New Hope Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Whitfield County • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 452 Students
2. Westside Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Whitfield County • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 392 Students
3. Hammond Creek Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Dalton Public Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 1086 Students
4. Valley Point Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Whitfield County • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 451 Students
5. Eastbrook Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Whitfield County • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 680 Students
Best Elementary Schools in 30720, GA
The top elementary schools in 30720, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Tunnel Hill Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Whitfield County • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 310 Students
2. Westwood Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Dalton Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 579 Students
3. Pleasant Grove Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Whitfield County • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 448 Students
4. Brookwood Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Dalton Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 724 Students
5. Westside Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Whitfield County • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 556 Students
6. Dug Gap Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Whitfield County • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 375 Students
7. New Hope Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Whitfield County • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 511 Students
8. Valley Point Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Whitfield County • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 493 Students
9. City Park Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Dalton Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 699 Students
10. Antioch Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Whitfield County • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 464 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in 30720, GA
Zip-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
30720, GA has a total population of 27,554 with 26% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 75%, and 28% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in 30720, GA
K-12 Students
High School Graduates
Adults 25+ with HS diplomas
College Graduates
Adults 25+ with a Bachelor’s degree or higher
Demographics statistics provided by Best Neighborhood 30720, GA.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
21.63 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
2.44 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
19.19 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in 30720, GA.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for 30720, GA.
ISP Report Card
Internet Infrastructure Grade
Average Download Speed
Speed Most Residents Can Get
Digital Connectivity Index
ISP Connectivity Demand Report
To read more about these statistics, please visit 30720, GA Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in 30720, GA
How many schools are in 30720, GA?
30720, GA has 19 public schools: 3 high schools, 5 middle schools and 11 elementary schools, serving 12,381 students in total.
How do schools in 30720 perform on state tests?
On average, 19 schools in 30720 score 41% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 42%, so on average schools in 30720 meet expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in 30720?
Every public school gets a SchoolGrade from A+ to F based on the share of students at or above the state proficiency bar. The Impact Grade compares that result with what we would expect given the school’s student and community context, so schools that outperform their circumstances stand out. Schools cannot pay to change a grade. Read the full methodology.
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