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 Dug Gap 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 42% (versus the Georgia public school average of 38%), 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
Grades
Students
Rank: #1 - 21. - 2.
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
Grades: PK-5
| 704 students
Rank: #1 - 21. - 2.
New Hope Middle School
(Math: 51% | 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
Grades: 6-8
| 440 students
Rank: #33.
Dug Gap Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | 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
Grades: PK-5
| 354 students
Rank: #44.
New Hope Elementary School
(Math: 45% | 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
Grades: K-5
| 492 students
Rank: #55.
Westwood Elementary School
(Math: 40% | Reading: 41%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
708 Trammell St
Dalton, GA 30720
(706) 278-2809
Dalton, GA 30720
(706) 278-2809
Grades: PK-5
| 596 students
Rank: #66.
Valley Point Middle School
(Math: 38% | Reading: 35%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
3796 S Dixie Rd
Dalton, GA 30720
(706) 277-9662
Dalton, GA 30720
(706) 277-9662
Grades: 6-8
| 417 students
Rank: #77.
Valley Point Elementary School
(Math: 34% | Reading: 32%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
3798 S Dixie Rd
Dalton, GA 30720
(706) 277-3259
Dalton, GA 30720
(706) 277-3259
Grades: PK-5
| 459 students
Rank: #88.
Dalton High School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 45%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1500 Manly St
Dalton, GA 30720
(706) 278-8757
Dalton, GA 30720
(706) 278-8757
Grades: 9-12
| 1,379 students
Rank: #99.
City Park Elementary School
(Math: 33% | Reading: 24%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
405 School St
Dalton, GA 30720
(706) 278-8859
Dalton, GA 30720
(706) 278-8859
Grades: PK-5
| 715 students
30720, Georgia Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Mountainbrook Psychoeducation Center (Closed 2023)
Special Education School
820 North Hamilton St
Dalton, GA 30720
(706) 272-2140
Dalton, GA 30720
(706) 272-2140
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
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 Dug Gap 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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