Georgia›Whitfield County›Dalton
Best Schools in Dalton, Georgia
Compare 28 elementary, middle, and high schools. View ratings, test scores, reviews, and more.
28
Total Schools
Public & Charter Schools
16,911
Total Students
Across Dalton
11.7:1
Avg Student-Teacher Ratio
District average
28 schools found
Advanced Insights & Statistics
Dynamic metrics computed specifically for currently filtered schools
Academic Proficiency Averages
Math Assessment Score38%
ELA Assessment Score38%
🎯 Proficiency averages represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding state proficiency standard benchmarks.
Classroom Attention Ratio
Favorable Class Size (<15:1)18 Schools
Moderate Class Size (15-20:1)2 Schools
Larger Class Size (>20:1)0 Schools
💡 Lower classroom ratios are associated with greater individual student support, tutoring efficiency, and learning success.
Filtered Quality Highlights
- ✓0% of schools in this view have an Overall Rating of 8.0/10 or above.
- ✓Largest student enrollment is 1,919 students at Dalton High School.
- ✓Best student-teacher ratio is 9:1, offering optimal classroom attention.
🏆 Quality highlights let you quickly understand extremes within your current search criteria.
Pleasant Grove Elementary School
publicelementaryPK-5
2725 Cleveland Hwy, Dalton, GA 30721
5
Rating
Students
451
Student-Teacher
12:1
ELA Proficiency
52%
Math Proficiency
47%
Brookwood Elementary School
publicelementaryPK-5
501 Central Ave, Dalton, GA 30720
4.8
Rating
Students
688
Student-Teacher
12:1
ELA Proficiency
45%
Math Proficiency
51%
New Hope Middle School
publicmiddleGrade 6-8
1111 New Hope Rd Nw, Dalton, GA 30720
4.8
Rating
Students
454
Student-Teacher
12:1
ELA Proficiency
45%
Math Proficiency
51%
Dug Gap Elementary School
publicelementaryPK-5
2032 Dug Gap Rd, Dalton, GA 30720
4.5
Rating
Students
356
Student-Teacher
11:1
ELA Proficiency
42%
Math Proficiency
47%
New Hope Elementary School
publicelementaryK-5
1175 New Hope Rd Nw, Dalton, GA 30720
4.5
Rating
Students
511
Student-Teacher
13:1
ELA Proficiency
44%
Math Proficiency
45%
Varnell Elementary School
publicelementaryK-5
3900 Cleveland Rd, Dalton, GA 30721
4.1
Rating
Students
350
Student-Teacher
13:1
ELA Proficiency
35%
Math Proficiency
47%
Westwood Elementary School
publicelementaryPK-5
708 Trammell St, Dalton, GA 30720
4.1
Rating
Students
605
Student-Teacher
12:1
ELA Proficiency
41%
Math Proficiency
40%
Coahulla Creek High School
publichighGrade 9-12
3361 Crow Rd Ne, Dalton, GA 30721
3.9
Rating
Students
1,041
Student-Teacher
18:1
ELA Proficiency
42%
Math Proficiency
35%
North Whitfield Middle School
publicmiddleGrade 6-8
350 Trailblazer Lane, Dalton, GA 30721
3.8
Rating
Students
731
Student-Teacher
13:1
ELA Proficiency
37%
Math Proficiency
39%
Park Creek Elementary School
publicelementaryPK-5
1500 Hale Bowen Dr, Dalton, GA 30721
3.8
Rating
Students
604
Student-Teacher
11:1
ELA Proficiency
33%
Math Proficiency
42%
Beaverdale Elementary School
publicelementaryPK-5
1350 Prater Mill Rd Ne, Dalton, GA 30721
3.7
Rating
Students
488
Student-Teacher
11:1
ELA Proficiency
37%
Math Proficiency
37%
Valley Point Middle School
publicmiddleGrade 6-8
3796 S Dixie Rd, Dalton, GA 30721
3.7
Rating
Students
377
Student-Teacher
11:1
ELA Proficiency
35%
Math Proficiency
38%
Dawnville Elementary School
publicelementaryPK-5
1380 Dawnville Rd Ne, Dalton, GA 30721
3.5
Rating
Students
413
Student-Teacher
11:1
ELA Proficiency
37%
Math Proficiency
32%
Hammond Creek Middle School
publicmiddleGrade 6-8
330 Pleasant Grove Dr. Ne, Dalton, GA 30721
3.4
Rating
Students
1,057
Student-Teacher
12:1
ELA Proficiency
36%
Math Proficiency
31%
Valley Point Elementary School
publicelementaryPK-5
3798 S Dixie Rd, Dalton, GA 30721
3.3
Rating
Students
469
Student-Teacher
12:1
ELA Proficiency
32%
Math Proficiency
34%
Dalton Jr. High School
publicmiddleGrade 8-8
1250 Cross Plains Trail, Dalton, GA 30721
3.3
Rating
Students
517
Student-Teacher
9:1
ELA Proficiency
33%
Math Proficiency
32%
Cedar Ridge Elementary
publicelementaryPK-5
311 Cedar Ridge Rd Se, Dalton, GA 30721
3.2
Rating
Students
399
Student-Teacher
11:1
ELA Proficiency
37%
Math Proficiency
27%
Antioch Elementary School
publicelementaryPK-5
1819 Riverbend Rd, Dalton, GA 30721
3.2
Rating
Students
446
Student-Teacher
11:1
ELA Proficiency
29%
Math Proficiency
34%
Dalton High School
publichighGrade 9-12
1500 Manly St, Dalton, GA 30720
3.1
Rating
Students
1,919
Student-Teacher
16:1
ELA Proficiency
45%
Math Proficiency
17%
Roan Elementary School
publicelementaryPK-5
1116 Roan St, Dalton, GA 30721
3
Rating
Students
421
Student-Teacher
10:1
ELA Proficiency
27%
Math Proficiency
32%
Detailed Overview of Schools in Dalton
Dalton, Georgia is home to 28 schools serving over 16,911 students across elementary, middle, and high school levels. The district offers a mix of public, charter, and private institutions with strong academic programs and diverse extracurricular activities.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in Dalton, Georgia?
There are 28 schools in Dalton, serving 16,911 students across elementary, middle, and high school levels.
What is the best elementary school in Dalton?
Based on our ratings, the top-rated elementary schools in Dalton include schools with ratings of 9.0 or higher. Use our filters to view all elementary schools sorted by rating.
What is the average student-teacher ratio in Dalton?
The average student-teacher ratio across all schools in Dalton is 11.7:1.