Best Schools in Dalton, GA

Schools

Students

23,151

Avg actual scores

36%

Avg projected

41%

Dalton, GA has 37 public schools (7 high, 7 middle, 21 elementary) serving 23,151 students. On average they score 36% on state proficiency tests against a projected 41%, so schools in Dalton don't meet expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.

Best schools in Whitfield County

Best High Schools in Dalton, GA

High schools

Students

6,720

Avg actual

29%

Avg projected

46%

Impact

underperform expectations

The top high schools in Dalton, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.

SchoolActualProjectedImpact

1. Northwest Whitfield County High School

SchoolGrade

43%

Actual Test Scores

52%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Meets Expectations

Whitfield County • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1219 Students

2. Coahulla Creek High School

B-

SchoolGrade

38%

Actual Test Scores

56%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

Whitfield County • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 986 Students

3. Dalton High School

B-

SchoolGrade

38%

Actual Test Scores

52%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

Dalton Public Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1382 Students

4. Murray County High School

C+

SchoolGrade

35%

Actual Test Scores

54%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

Murray County • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1102 Students

5. Southeast Whitfield County High School

C-

SchoolGrade

27%

Actual Test Scores

40%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

Whitfield County • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1492 Students

6. The Dalton Academy

SchoolGrade

18%

Actual Test Scores

37%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

Dalton Public Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 402 Students

7. Phoenix High School

SchoolGrade

Actual Test Scores

28%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Underperforms Expectations

Whitfield County • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 137 Students

See all 451 high schools in Georgia ranked

Best Middle Schools in Dalton, GA

Middle schools

Students

4,424

Avg actual

39%

Avg projected

48%

Impact

don't meet expectations

The top middle schools in Dalton, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.

SchoolActualProjectedImpact

1. New Hope Middle School

A-

SchoolGrade

52%

Actual Test Scores

47%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Whitfield County • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 452 Students

2. Westside Middle School

B+

SchoolGrade

48%

Actual Test Scores

55%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Meets Expectations

Whitfield County • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 392 Students

3. Hammond Creek Middle School

SchoolGrade

43%

Actual Test Scores

38%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Dalton Public Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 1086 Students

4. Gladden Middle School

B-

SchoolGrade

38%

Actual Test Scores

59%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Underperforms Expectations

Murray County • Public • Grades 7 - 8 • 548 Students

5. Valley Point Middle School

B-

SchoolGrade

36%

Actual Test Scores

45%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

Whitfield County • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 451 Students

6. North Whitfield Middle School

C+

SchoolGrade

34%

Actual Test Scores

48%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

Whitfield County • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 815 Students

7. Eastbrook Middle School

D+

SchoolGrade

23%

Actual Test Scores

41%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Underperforms Expectations

Whitfield County • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 680 Students

See all 467 middle schools in Georgia ranked

Best Elementary Schools in Dalton, GA

Elementary schools

Students

10,323

Avg actual

38%

Avg projected

38%

Impact

meet expectations

The top elementary schools in Dalton, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.

SchoolActualProjectedImpact

1. Tunnel Hill Elementary School

A-

SchoolGrade

54%

Actual Test Scores

52%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Meets Expectations

Whitfield County • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 310 Students

2. Westwood Elementary School

B+

SchoolGrade

52%

Actual Test Scores

39%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Dalton Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 579 Students

3. Pleasant Grove Elementary School

B+

SchoolGrade

50%

Actual Test Scores

29%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Whitfield County • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 448 Students

4. Brookwood Elementary School

SchoolGrade

48%

Actual Test Scores

41%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Dalton Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 724 Students

5. Coker Elementary School

B-

SchoolGrade

43%

Actual Test Scores

46%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Meets Expectations

Murray County • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 641 Students

6. Westside Elementary School

B-

SchoolGrade

42%

Actual Test Scores

53%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

Whitfield County • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 556 Students

7. Dug Gap Elementary School

B-

SchoolGrade

41%

Actual Test Scores

38%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Whitfield County • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 375 Students

8. New Hope Elementary School

B-

SchoolGrade

40%

Actual Test Scores

45%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

Whitfield County • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 511 Students

9. Spring Place Elementary School

C+

SchoolGrade

40%

Actual Test Scores

44%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

Murray County • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 601 Students

10. Valley Point Elementary School

C+

SchoolGrade

37%

Actual Test Scores

37%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Meets Expectations

Whitfield County • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 493 Students

See all 1227 elementary schools in Georgia ranked

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

23,151

K-12 Students

High School Graduates

70%

Adults 25+ with HS diplomas

College Graduates

18%

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

C+

2.99 per 1,000 Residents

Property Crime Grade

D+

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

Internet Infrastructure Grade

Average Download Speed

1,011 Mbps

Speed Most Residents Can Get

Digital Connectivity Index

52 / 100

ISP Connectivity Demand Report

To read more about these statistics, please visit Dalton, GA Internet Health Assessment.

Questions About Schools in Dalton, GA

How many schools are in Dalton, GA?

Dalton, GA has 37 public schools: 7 high schools, 7 middle schools and 21 elementary schools, serving 23,151 students in total.

How do schools in Dalton perform on state tests?

On average, 37 schools in Dalton score 36% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 41%, 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.

Best Schools in Cities Near Dalton, GA

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Rocky Face, GA

Actual: 41%
Projected: 47%
Impact Grade: Meets Expectations

Tunnel Hill, GA

Actual: 46%
Projected: 52%
Impact Grade: Meets Expectations

Varnell, GA

Actual: 42%
Projected: 50%
Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations

Spring Place, GA

Actual: 40%
Projected: 50%
Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations

Trickum, GA

Actual: 48%
Projected: 55%
Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations

Chatsworth, GA

Actual: 40%
Projected: 50%
Impact Grade: Underperforms Expectations

Sumac, GA

Actual: 39%
Projected: 48%
Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations

Eton, GA

Actual: 34%
Projected: 49%
Impact Grade: Underperforms Expectations

Hill City, GA

Actual: 37%
Projected: 47%
Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations

Villanow, GA

Actual: 40%
Projected: 54%
Impact Grade: Underperforms Expectations

Every school in Dalton

Average SchoolGrade

C+

Meeting or exceeding expectations

52%

Exceeding

33%

Avg actual scores

34.3%

Avg projected

38.1%

27 of 27 schools in Dalton carry a SchoolGrade. Grade distribution:

A: 1B: 10C: 11D: 4F: 1

All 27 public schools we grade in Dalton. The ranked lists above show the top ten per level; every school has its own page.

High schools (4)

Middle and junior high schools (6)

Elementary and primary schools (16)

Other schools and academies (1)

The Dalton Academy

Private schools (2)

Private schools have a SchoolGrade only where their state publishes their test results.

Neighborhoods and places within Dalton (1)

Cannon Heights