For the 2026 school year, there are 8 public elementary schools serving 4,177 students in 30720, GA.
The top-ranked public elementary 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 elementary schools in zipcode 30720 have an average math proficiency score of 45% (versus the Georgia public elementary school average of 39%), and reading proficiency score of 39% (versus the 39% statewide average). Elementary schools in 30720, GA have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of Georgia public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 61% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Georgia public elementary school average of 65% (majority Black).
Best 30720, GA Public Elementary Schools (2026)
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.
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 elementary schools in 30720, GA?
The top-ranked public elementary schools in 30720, GA include Brookwood Elementary School, New Hope Middle School and Westwood Elementary School.
How many public elementary schools are located in 30720?
8 public elementary schools are located in 30720.
What is the racial composition of students in 30720?
30720 public elementary schools minority enrollment is 61% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Georgia public elementary schools average of 65% (majority Black).
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