For the 2024 school year, there are 7 public middle schools serving 4,834 students in Dalton, GA.
The top ranked public middle schools in Dalton, GA are New Hope Middle School, North Whitfield Middle School and Valley Point Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Dalton, GA public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 35% (versus the Georgia public middle school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 35% (versus the 39% statewide average). Middle schools in Dalton have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of Georgia public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 68% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Georgia public middle school average of 64% (majority Black).
Best Public Middle Schools in Dalton, GA (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
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
| 520 students
Rank: #22.
North Whitfield Middle School
(Math: 39% | Reading: 37%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
3450 Cleveland Hwy
Dalton, GA 30721
(706) 259-3381
Dalton, GA 30721
(706) 259-3381
Grades: 6-8
| 820 students
Rank: #33.
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
| 453 students
Rank: #44.
Hammond Creek Middle School
(Math: 31% | Reading: 36%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
330 Pleasant Grove Dr. Ne
Dalton, GA 30721
(706) 876-4660
Dalton, GA 30721
(706) 876-4660
Grades: 6-8
| 1,131 students
Rank: #55.
Dalton Jr. High School
(Math: 32% | Reading: 33%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1250 Cross Plains Trail
Dalton, GA 30721
(706) 876-4650
Dalton, GA 30721
(706) 876-4650
Grades: 8-9
| 1,206 students
Rank: #66.
Eastbrook Middle School
(Math: 25% | Reading: 27%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
700 Hill Rd
Dalton, GA 30721
(706) 278-6135
Dalton, GA 30721
(706) 278-6135
Grades: 6-8
| 697 students
Rank: n/an/a
Elbert Shaw Regional Youth Detention Center
Alternative School
2735 Underwood Rd Ne
Dalton, GA 30721
(706) 272-2309
Dalton, GA 30721
(706) 272-2309
Grades: 7-12
| 7 students
Dalton, Georgia Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
1250 Cross Plains Trl
Dalton, GA 30721
(706) 428-7800
Dalton, GA 30721
(706) 428-7800
Grades: 6-8
| 1,759 students
Fort Hill School Complex (Closed 2012)
Alternative School
104 Fort Hill Ter
Dalton, GA 30721
(706) 271-2495
Dalton, GA 30721
(706) 271-2495
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
International Inclusion Center (Closed 2010)
Alternative School
803 Morris Street
Dalton, GA 30721
(706) 278-8766
Dalton, GA 30721
(706) 278-8766
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
104 Fort Hill Ter
Dalton, GA 30721
(706) 876-4150
Dalton, GA 30721
(706) 876-4150
Grades: 9-12
| 259 students
Mountainbrook Psychoeducation Center (Closed 2021)
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
Mountainbrook Psychoeducational Program (Closed 2021)
Special Education School
104 Fort Hill Terrace
Dalton, GA 30721
(706) 278-8766
Dalton, GA 30721
(706) 278-8766
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Whitfield County Career Academy (Closed 2013)
Charter School
2300 Maddox Chapel Rd Ne
Dalton, GA 30721
(706) 876-3609
Dalton, GA 30721
(706) 876-3609
Grades: 9-12
| 211 students
Whitfield Countydalton Crossroads Academy (Closed 2012)
Alternative School
104 Fort Hill Ter
Dalton, GA 30721
(706) 271-2495
Dalton, GA 30721
(706) 271-2495
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Whitfield Special Education Center (Closed 2008)
Special Education School
3266 Cleveland Highway
Dalton, GA 30721
(706) 259-4297
Dalton, GA 30721
(706) 259-4297
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Whitfielddalton Alternative (Gateway) (Closed 2008)
Alternative School
104 Fort Hill Terrace
Dalton, GA 30722
(706) 271-2495
Dalton, GA 30722
(706) 271-2495
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public middle schools in Dalton, GA?
The top ranked public middle schools in Dalton, GA include New Hope Middle School, North Whitfield Middle School and Valley Point Middle School.
How many public middle schools are located in Dalton, GA?
7 public middle schools are located in Dalton, GA.
What is the racial composition of students in Dalton, GA?
Dalton, GA public middle schools minority enrollment is 68% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Georgia public middle schools average of 64% (majority Black).
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