Serving 521 students in grades 7-8, John N. Dalton Int. ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Virginia for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 61% (which is higher than the Virginia state average of 54%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 77% (which is higher than the Virginia state average of 69%).
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the Virginia state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 36% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Virginia state average of 54% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: 7-8
- Enrollment: 521 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
- Minority Enrollment: 36%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in VA
- Math Proficiency: 61% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 77% (Top 30%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
John N. Dalton Int. ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Virginia for:
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Attribute
Student Attention
School Overview
John N. Dalton Int.'s student population of 521 students has grown by 93% over five school years.
The teacher population of 43 teachers has grown by 86% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 7-8
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
521 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
43 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
John N. Dalton Int. ranks within the top 50% of all 1,792 schools in Virginia (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of John N. Dalton Int. is 0.56, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.71. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#588 out of 1792 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
61%
54%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
77%
69%
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
14:1
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
4%
7%
Hispanic
7%
18%
Black
15%
22%
White
64%
46%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
9%
7%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
19%
41%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is John N. Dalton Int.'s ranking?
John N. Dalton Int. is ranked #588 out of 1,792 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Virginia.
What schools are John N. Dalton Int. often compared to?
John N. Dalton Int.is often viewed alongside schools like Auburn Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
61% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 54% VA state average), while 77% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 69% VA state average).
How many students attend John N. Dalton Int.?
521 students attend John N. Dalton Int..
What is the racial composition of the student body?
64% of John N. Dalton Int. students are White, 15% of students are Black, 9% of students are Two or more races, 7% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of John N. Dalton Int.?
John N. Dalton Int. has a student ration of 12:1, which is lower than the Virginia state average of 14:1.
What grades does John N. Dalton Int. offer ?
John N. Dalton Int. offers enrollment in grades 7-8 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is John N. Dalton Int. part of?
John N. Dalton Int. is part of Radford City PBLC Schs School District.
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