For the 2025 school year, there are 9 public schools serving 5,556 students in 30720, GA (there are 1 private school, serving 68 private students). 99% of all K-12 students in 30720, GA are educated in public schools (compared to the GA state average of 91%).
The top ranked public schools in 30720, GA are Brookwood Elementary School, New Hope Middle School and Westwood Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 30720 have an average math proficiency score of 44% (versus the Georgia public school average of 39%), and reading proficiency score of 40% (versus the 40% statewide average). Schools in 30720, GA have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of Georgia public schools.
Minority enrollment is 66% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Georgia public school average of 65% (majority Black).
Best 30720, GA Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Brookwood Elementary School
(Math: 51% | Reading: 45%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
501 Central Ave
Dalton, GA 30720
(706) 278-9202
Dalton, GA 30720
(706) 278-9202
Gr: PK-5 | 704 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 63%
Rank: #22.
New Hope Middle School
(Math: 50% | Reading: 45%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1111 New Hope Rd Nw
Dalton, GA 30720
(706) 673-2295
Dalton, GA 30720
(706) 673-2295
Gr: 6-8 | 440 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 52%
Rank: #33.
Westwood Elementary School
(Math: 53% | Reading: 41%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
708 Trammell St
Dalton, GA 30720
(706) 278-2809
Dalton, GA 30720
(706) 278-2809
Gr: PK-5 | 596 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 65%
Rank: #44.
New Hope Elementary School
(Math: 44% | Reading: 44%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1175 New Hope Rd Nw
Dalton, GA 30720
(706) 673-3180
Dalton, GA 30720
(706) 673-3180
Gr: K-5 | 492 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 39%
Rank: #55.
Dug Gap Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
2032 Dug Gap Rd
Dalton, GA 30720
(706) 226-3919
Dalton, GA 30720
(706) 226-3919
Gr: PK-5 | 354 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 71%
Rank: #66.
Valley Point Middle School
(Math: 46% | Reading: 35%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
3796 S Dixie Rd
Dalton, GA 30720
(706) 277-9662
Dalton, GA 30720
(706) 277-9662
Gr: 6-8 | 417 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 55%
Rank: #77.
Valley Point Elementary School
(Math: 41% | Reading: 32%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
3798 S Dixie Rd
Dalton, GA 30720
(706) 277-3259
Dalton, GA 30720
(706) 277-3259
Gr: PK-5 | 459 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 44%
Rank: #88.
Dalton High School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: 45%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1500 Manly St
Dalton, GA 30720
(706) 278-8757
Dalton, GA 30720
(706) 278-8757
Gr: 9-12 | 1,379 student Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 80%
Rank: #99.
City Park Elementary School
(Math: 27% | Reading: 24%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
405 School St
Dalton, GA 30720
(706) 278-8859
Dalton, GA 30720
(706) 278-8859
Gr: PK-5 | 715 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 84%
30720, Georgia Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Mountainbrook Psychoeducation Center (Closed 2023)
Special Education School
820 North Hamilton St
Dalton, GA 30720
(706) 272-2140
Dalton, GA 30720
(706) 272-2140
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in 30720, GA?
The top ranked public schools in 30720, GA include Brookwood Elementary School, New Hope Middle School and Westwood Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in 30720?
9 public schools are located in 30720.
What percentage of students in 30720 go to public school?
99% of all K-12 students in 30720 are educated in public schools (compared to the GA state average of 91%).
What is the racial composition of students in 30720?
30720 public schools minority enrollment is 66% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Georgia public schools average of 65% (majority Black).
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