Serving 1,759 students in grades 6-8, Dalton Middle School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Georgia for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 33% (which was lower than the Georgia state average of 36%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 39% (which was equal to the Georgia state average of 39%).
The student-teacher ratio of 14:1 was equal to the Georgia state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment was 80% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which was higher than the Georgia state average of 66% (majority Black and Hispanic).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
1,759 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
128 teachers
School Calendar
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)33%
36%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)39%
39%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)26%
38%
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1
Asian
3%
5%
Hispanic
70%
20%
Black
4%
36%
White
20%
34%
Two or more races
3%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Chronically Absent Students
(20-21) âš COVID-19 impacted10.1%
22.4%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
74%
63%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
12%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), GA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
33% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 36% GA state average), while 39% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 39% GA state average).
How many students attend Dalton Middle School?
1,759 students attend Dalton Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
70% of Dalton Middle School students are Hispanic, 20% of students are White, 4% of students are Black, 3% of students are Asian, and 3% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Dalton Middle School?
Dalton Middle School has a student ration of 14:1, which is equal to the Georgia state average of 14:1.
What grades does Dalton Middle School offer ?
Dalton Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Dalton Middle School part of?
Dalton Middle School is part of Dalton Public Schools.
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