Top Rankings
Dalton Public Schools School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Georgia for:
Category
Attribute
Student Attention
Lowest student:teacher ratio (Top 1%)
For the 2024 school year, there are 10 public schools serving 7,717 students in Dalton Public Schools School District. This district's average testing ranking is 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Georgia.
Public Schools in Dalton Public Schools School District have an average math proficiency score of 26% (versus the Georgia public school average of 35%), and reading proficiency score of 27% (versus the 39% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 81% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Georgia public school average of 63% (majority Black).
Overview
2021-2022 School Year Data
This School District
This State (GA)
# Schools
10 Schools
2,316 Schools
# Students
7,717 Students
1,744,208 Students
# Teachers
601 Teachers
117,250 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
13:1
District Rank
Dalton Public Schools School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 220 school districts in Georgia (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-2021 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 85% has increased from 82% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#106 out of 221 school districts
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
29%
36%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
33%
39%
Graduation Rate
85%
84%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.46
0.70
# American Indian Students
22 Students
3,504 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
193 Students
78,015 Students
% Asian Students
3%
5%
# Hispanic Students
5,500 Students
306,384 Students
% Hispanic Students
71%
18%
# Black Students
355 Students
633,654 Students
% Black Students
5%
36%
# White Students
1,472 Students
643,632 Students
% White Students
19%
37%
# Hawaiian Students
2 Students
1,805 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
173 Students
77,009 Students
% of Two or more races Students
2%
4%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
375
46,839
# Students in K Grade:
588
121,861
# Students in 1st Grade:
517
121,992
# Students in 2nd Grade:
562
124,041
# Students in 3rd Grade:
520
125,014
# Students in 4th Grade:
535
126,719
# Students in 5th Grade:
505
128,811
# Students in 6th Grade:
574
130,871
# Students in 7th Grade:
553
136,904
# Students in 8th Grade:
616
140,530
# Students in 9th Grade:
597
160,653
# Students in 10th Grade:
597
137,060
# Students in 11th Grade:
547
125,123
# Students in 12th Grade:
631
117,790
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $14,785 is higher than the state median of $14,333. The school district revenue/student has grown by 6% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $14,507 is higher than the state median of $13,458. The school district spending/student has declined by 15% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$114 MM
$24,999 MM
Spending
$112 MM
$23,473 MM
Revenue / Student
$14,785
$14,333
Spending / Student
$14,507
$13,458
Best Dalton Public Schools School District Public Schools (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Brookwood Elementary School
(Math: 42% | Reading: 46%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
501 Central Ave
Dalton, GA 30720
(706) 278-9202
Dalton, GA 30720
(706) 278-9202
Grades: PK-5
| 727 students
Rank: #22.
Westwood Elementary School
(Math: 42% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
708 Trammell St
Dalton, GA 30720
(706) 278-2809
Dalton, GA 30720
(706) 278-2809
Grades: PK-5
| 553 students
Rank: #33.
Park Creek Elementary School
(Math: 35% | Reading: 31%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1500 Hale Bowen Dr
Dalton, GA 30721
(706) 428-7700
Dalton, GA 30721
(706) 428-7700
Grades: PK-5
| 560 students
Rank: #44.
Roan Elementary School
(Math: 24% | Reading: 24%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1116 Roan St
Dalton, GA 30721
(706) 226-3225
Dalton, GA 30721
(706) 226-3225
Grades: PK-5
| 417 students
Rank: #55.
Blue Ridge Elementary School
(Math: 19% | Reading: 22%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
100 Bogle St
Dalton, GA 30721
(706) 260-2700
Dalton, GA 30721
(706) 260-2700
Grades: PK-5
| 652 students
Rank: #66.
City Park Elementary School
(Math: 19% | Reading: 16%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
405 School St
Dalton, GA 30720
(706) 278-8859
Dalton, GA 30720
(706) 278-8859
Grades: PK-5
| 693 students
Rank: #77.
Dalton High School
(Math: 12% | Reading: 18%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1500 Manley St
Dalton, GA 30720
(706) 278-8757
Dalton, GA 30720
(706) 278-8757
Grades: 9-12
| 1,414 students
Rank: n/an/a
1250 Cross Plains Train
Dalton, GA 30721
(706) 876-4700
Dalton, GA 30721
(706) 876-4700
Grades: 10-12
| 364 students
Rank: n/an/a
1250 Cross Plains Trail
Dalton, GA 30721
(706) 876-4650
Dalton, GA 30721
(706) 876-4650
Grades: 8-9
| 1,206 students
Rank: n/an/a
330 Pleasant Grove Dr. Ne
Dalton, GA 30721
(706) 876-4660
Dalton, GA 30721
(706) 876-4660
Grades: 6-8
| 1,131 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Dalton Public Schools School District?
Dalton Public Schools School District manages 10 public schools serving 7,717 students.
What is the rank of Dalton Public Schools School District?
Dalton Public Schools School District is ranked #144 out of 220 school districts in Georgia (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2020-2021 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Georgia school districts for: Lowest student:teacher ratio (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Dalton Public Schools School District?
71% of Dalton Public Schools School District students are Hispanic, 19% of students are White, 5% of students are Black, 3% of students are Asian, and 2% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Dalton Public Schools School District?
Dalton Public Schools School District has a student/teacher ratio of 13:1, which is lower than the Georgia state average of 15:1.
What is Dalton Public Schools School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $14,507 is higher than the state median of $13,458. The school district spending/student has declined by 15% over four school years.
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