Best Schools in Dalton, AR
Dalton, AR has 8 public schools (3 high, 2 middle, 3 elementary) serving 3,095 students. On average they score 30% on state proficiency tests against a projected 36%, so schools in Dalton don't meet expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in Dalton, AR
The top high schools in Dalton, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Mammoth Spring High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Mammoth Spring School District • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 223 Students
2. Maynard High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Maynard School District • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 240 Students
3. Pocahontas High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Pocahontas School District • Public • Grades 10 - 12 • 411 Students
Best Middle Schools in Dalton, AR
The top middle schools in Dalton, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. M.d. Williams Intermediate School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Pocahontas School District • Public • Grades 4 - 6 • 445 Students
2. Pocahontas Junior High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Pocahontas School District • Public • Grades 7 - 9 • 503 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Dalton, AR
The top elementary schools in Dalton, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Mammoth Spring Elem. School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Mammoth Spring School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 285 Students
2. Maynard Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Maynard School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 343 Students
3. Alma Spikes Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Pocahontas School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 3 • 645 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Dalton, AR
City-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Dalton, AR has a total population of 307 with 23% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 85%, and 14% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Dalton, AR
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 Dalton, AR.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
21.77 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
4.49 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
17.28 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Dalton, AR.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Dalton, AR.
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 Dalton, AR Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in Dalton, AR
How many schools are in Dalton, AR?
Dalton, AR has 8 public schools: 3 high schools, 2 middle schools and 3 elementary schools, serving 3,095 students in total.
How do schools in Dalton perform on state tests?
On average, 8 schools in Dalton score 30% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 36%, so on average schools in Dalton don't meet expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Dalton?
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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- Actual: 30%
- Projected: 37%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 32%
- Projected: 34%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 32%
- Projected: 34%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 33%
- Projected: 37%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 44%
- Projected: 27%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 40%
- Projected: 28%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 37%
- Projected: 30%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 42%
- Projected: 30%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 32%
- Projected: 34%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 24%
- Projected: 35%
- Impact Grade: Underperforms Expectations