Best Schools in Dalton, GA
Dalton, GA has a total of 41 schools including 11 high schools, 8 middle schools and 22 elementary schools. A total of 25,143 students attend Dalton, GA schools. On average, schools in Dalton score 30% on their proficiency tests, and we project an average score of 31% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, schools in Dalton meet expectations.
Best High Schools in Dalton, GA
Dalton, GA has 11 high schools with 9,282 students. Below are the top high schools based on their actual test performance displayed alongside our projected performance for their socioeconomic status and the Teacher Grade we assign based on expected performance. On average, high schools in Dalton score 22% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 27% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, high schools in Dalton don't meet expectations.
1. Northwest Whitfield County High School
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Whitfield County • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1219 Students
2. Coahulla Creek High School
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Whitfield County • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 986 Students
3. Southeast Whitfield County High School
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Whitfield County • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1492 Students
4. Dalton High School
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Dalton Public Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1382 Students
5. Gordon Central High School
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Gordon County • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 871 Students
6. Murray County High School
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Murray County • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1102 Students
7. Phoenix High School
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Whitfield County • Public • Grades 1 - 12 • 137 Students
8. The Dalton Academy
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Dalton Public Schools • Public • Grades 1 - 12 • 402 Students
Best Middle Schools in Dalton, GA
Dalton, GA has 8 middle schools with 5,020 students. Below are the top middle schools based on their actual test performance displayed alongside our projected performance for their socioeconomic status and the Teacher Grade we assign based on expected performance. On average, middle schools in Dalton score 35% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 33% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, middle schools in Dalton exceed expectations.
1. North Whitfield Middle School
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Whitfield County • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 815 Students
2. Westside Middle School
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Whitfield County • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 392 Students
3. New Hope Middle School
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Whitfield County • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 452 Students
4. Ashworth Middle School
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Gordon County • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 596 Students
5. Gladden Middle School
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Murray County • Public • Grades 7 - 8 • 548 Students
6. Valley Point Middle School
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Whitfield County • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 451 Students
7. Eastbrook Middle School
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Whitfield County • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 680 Students
8. Hammond Creek Middle School
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Dalton Public Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 1086 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Dalton, GA
Dalton, GA has 22 elementary schools with 10,841 students. Below are the top elementary schools based on their actual test performance displayed alongside our projected performance for their socioeconomic status and the Teacher Grade we assign based on expected performance. On average, elementary schools in Dalton score 31% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 32% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, elementary schools in Dalton meet expectations.
1. Tunnel Hill Elementary School
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Whitfield County • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 310 Students
2. Brookwood Elementary School
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Dalton Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 724 Students
3. Westside Elementary School
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Whitfield County • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 556 Students
4. Belwood Elementary School
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Gordon County • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 518 Students
5. Westwood Elementary School
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Dalton Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 579 Students
6. Pleasant Grove Elementary School
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Whitfield County • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 448 Students
7. New Hope Elementary School
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Whitfield County • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 511 Students
8. Varnell Elementary School
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Whitfield County • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 374 Students
9. Beaverdale Elementary School
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Whitfield County • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 496 Students
10. Antioch Elementary School
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Whitfield County • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 464 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Dalton, GA
City-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Dalton, GA has a total population of 78,084 with 25% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 70%, and 18% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Dalton, 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 Dalton, GA.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
20.40 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
2.99 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
17.41 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Dalton, GA.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Dalton, GA.
ISP Report Card
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Speed Most Residents Can Get
Digital Connectivity Index
ISP Connectivity Demand Report
To read more about these statistics, please visit Dalton, GA Internet Health Assessment.
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