Best Schools in Dalton, PA
Dalton, PA has 12 public schools (4 high, 2 middle, 6 elementary) serving 6,900 students. On average they score 56% on state proficiency tests against a projected 60%, 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, PA
The top high schools in Dalton, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Abington Heights Hs
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Abington Heights Sd • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1127 Students
2. Lakeland Jshs
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Lakeland Sd • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 658 Students
3. Lackawanna Trail Jshs
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Lackawanna Trail Sd • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 432 Students
4. Tunkhannock Hs
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Tunkhannock Area Sd • Public • Grades 8 - 12 • 890 Students
Best Middle Schools in Dalton, PA
The top middle schools in Dalton, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Abington Heights Ms
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Abington Heights Sd • Public • Grades 5 - 8 • 1097 Students
2. Tunkhannock Stem Academy
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Tunkhannock Area Sd • Public • Grades 7 • 158 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Dalton, PA
The top elementary schools in Dalton, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Waverly Sch
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Abington Heights Sd • Public • Grades KG - 4 • 310 Students
2. Newton-ransom Sch
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Abington Heights Sd • Public • Grades KG - 4 • 196 Students
3. Lakeland El Sch - Scott Campus
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Lakeland Sd • Public • Grades KG - 6 • 444 Students
4. Lackawanna Trail El Ctr
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Lackawanna Trail Sd • Public • Grades KG - 6 • 524 Students
5. Tunkhannock Area Intermediate Sch
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Tunkhannock Area Sd • Public • Grades 3 - 6 • 607 Students
6. Tunkhannock Area Primary Cntr
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Tunkhannock Area Sd • Public • Grades KG - 2 • 457 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Dalton, PA
City-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Dalton, PA has a total population of 4,320 with 21% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 96%, and 45% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Dalton, PA
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, PA.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
9.68 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
1.88 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
7.80 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Dalton, PA.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Dalton, PA.
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, PA Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in Dalton, PA
How many schools are in Dalton, PA?
Dalton, PA has 12 public schools: 4 high schools, 2 middle schools and 6 elementary schools, serving 6,900 students in total.
How do schools in Dalton perform on state tests?
On average, 12 schools in Dalton score 56% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 60%, 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: 53%
- Projected: 55%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 69%
- Projected: 67%
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- Projected: 62%
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- Actual: 43%
- Projected: 57%
- Impact Grade: Underperforms Expectations
- Actual: 54%
- Projected: 52%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 50%
- Projected: 53%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 54%
- Projected: 63%
- Impact Grade: Underperforms Expectations
- Actual: 57%
- Projected: 52%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 39%
- Projected: 59%
- Impact Grade: Underperforms Expectations
- Actual: 39%
- Projected: 59%
- Impact Grade: Underperforms Expectations