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Best Whitfield County Public Middle Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 8 public middle schools serving 4,219 students in Whitfield County, GA.
The top-ranked public middle schools in Whitfield County, GA are Westside Middle School, New Hope Middle School and Valley Point Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Whitfield County, GA public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 39% (versus the Georgia public middle school average of 35%), and reading proficiency score of 38% (versus the 39% statewide average). Middle schools in Whitfield County have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of Georgia public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 63% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Georgia public middle school average of 66% (majority Black).

Best Public Middle Schools in Whitfield County (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Westside Middle School
(Math: 51% | Reading: 46%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
580 Lafayette Rd. Sw
Rocky Face, GA 30740
(706) 673-2611
Gr: 6-8 | 428 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 24%
Rank: #22.
New Hope Middle School
(Math: 50% | Reading: 45%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
1111 New Hope Rd Nw
Dalton, GA 30720
(706) 673-2295
Gr: 6-8 | 454 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 53%
Rank: #33.
Valley Point Middle School
(Math: 46% | Reading: 35%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
3796 S Dixie Rd
Dalton, GA 30720
(706) 277-9662
Gr: 6-8 | 377 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 54%
Rank: #44.
North Whitfield Middle School
(Math: 38% | Reading: 37%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
350 Trailblazer Lane
Dalton, GA 30721
(706) 259-3381
Gr: 6-8 | 731 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 41%
Rank: #55.
Hammond Creek Middle School
(Math: 34% | Reading: 36%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
330 Pleasant Grove Dr. Ne
Dalton, GA 30721
(706) 876-4660
Gr: 6-8 | 1,057 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 81%
Rank: #66.
Dalton Jr. High School
(Math: 32% | Reading: 33%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
1250 Cross Plains Trail
Dalton, GA 30721
(706) 876-4650
Gr: 8 | 517 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 81%
Rank: #77.
Eastbrook Middle School
(Math: 23% | Reading: 27%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
700 Hill Rd
Dalton, GA 30721
(706) 278-6135
Gr: 6-8 | 624 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 80%
Rank: n/an/a
Elbert Shaw Regional Youth Detention Center
Alternative School
2735 Underwood Rd Ne
Dalton, GA 30721
(706) 272-2309
Gr: 5-12 | 9 students Student-teacher ratio: 3:1 Minority enrollment: 66%
[+] Show Closed Public Schools in Whitfield County, GA

Whitfield County Public Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Quick Facts
Dalton Middle School (Closed 2023)
1250 Cross Plains Trl
Dalton, GA 30721
(706) 428-7800
Gr: 6-8 | 1,759 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 80%
Fort Hill School Complex (Closed 2012)
Alternative School
104 Fort Hill Ter
Dalton, GA 30721
(706) 271-2495
International Inclusion Center (Closed 2010)
Alternative School
803 Morris Street
Dalton, GA 30721
(706) 278-8766
Morris Innovative High School (Closed 2023)
104 Fort Hill Ter
Dalton, GA 30721
(706) 876-4150
Gr: 9-12 | 259 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 91%
Mountainbrook Psychoeducation Center (Closed 2023)
Special Education School
820 North Hamilton St
Dalton, GA 30720
(706) 272-2140
Mountainbrook Psychoeducational Program (Closed 2023)
Special Education School
104 Fort Hill Terrace
Dalton, GA 30721
(706) 278-8766
Whitfield County Career Academy (Closed 2013)
2300 Maddox Chapel Rd Ne
Dalton, GA 30721
(706) 876-3609
Gr: 9-12 | 211 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 36%
Whitfield Countydalton Crossroads Academy (Closed 2012)
Alternative School
104 Fort Hill Ter
Dalton, GA 30721
(706) 271-2495
Whitfield Special Education Center (Closed 2008)
Special Education School
3266 Cleveland Highway
Dalton, GA 30721
(706) 259-4297
Whitfielddalton Alternative (Gateway) (Closed 2008)
Alternative School
104 Fort Hill Terrace
Dalton, GA 30722
(706) 271-2495

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public middle schools in Whitfield County, GA?
The top-ranked public middle schools in Whitfield County, GA include Westside Middle School, New Hope Middle School and Valley Point Middle School.
How many public middle schools are located in Whitfield County?
7 public middle schools are located in Whitfield County.
What is the racial composition of students in Whitfield County?
Whitfield County public middle schools minority enrollment is 63% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Georgia public middle schools average of 66% (majority Black).
Which public middle schools in Whitfield County are often viewed compared to one another?

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