Dalton Public Schools School District
School District · Dalton, Georgia
Avg Rating
7.1
out of 10
Schools
10
6 elem, 1 mid, 2 high
Enrollment
7,662
Student-Teacher Ratio
12.6:1
Avg Rating
7.1
out of 10
Schools
10
6 elem, 1 mid, 2 high
Enrollment
7,662
Student-Teacher Ratio
12.6:1
How this district compares
Georgia rank
#24 of 179
districts by avg. composite
Vs. state average
+0.8
above Georgia avg
Per-pupil spending
$14,396
+$268 vs Georgia median
District size
7,662 students
Much larger than Georgia median
The short answer
Dalton Public Schools ranks #24 of 179 Georgia districts by overall school rating. Dalton Public Schools's schools with real test data average 7.1/10 across 10 schools. Its top-rated schools are Brookwood Elementary School (8.7/10), City Park Elementary School (8.2/10), and Westwood Elementary School (8.1/10). Schools with estimated (proxy) scores are excluded from this ranking.
Rates 8.2/10 despite 90% of students being economically disadvantaged. That's about 1.4 points higher than its student-poverty level predicts. Roughly as clean a case of strong results without an affluent-ZIP price tag as you'll find among Dalton Public Schools schools.
STAAR proficiency rose +12.4 points from 2022 to 2024. That's the biggest jump among Dalton Public Schools schools across the two most recent comparable testing years.
Top-Rated Schools in Dalton Public Schools
Ranked by MySchoolScout composite rating using only schools with real test data (10 of 10). "Value" = points above what student poverty predicts. Estimated (proxy) scores are excluded.
| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Brookwood Elementary School | 8.7 / 10 |
| 2 | City Park Elementary School | 8.2 / 10 |
| 3 | Westwood Elementary School | 8.1 / 10 |
| 4 | Hammond Creek Middle School | 7.7 / 10 |
| 5 | Dalton Jr. High School | 7.6 / 10 |
| 6 | Dalton High School | 7.0 / 10 |
| 7 | Park Creek Elementary School | 6.4 / 10 |
| 8 | Roan Elementary School | 6.3 / 10 |
| 9 | Blue Ridge Elementary School | 6.0 / 10 |
| 10 | The Dalton Academy | 5.1 / 10 |
See all 10 schools — including those with estimated data — in the full directory below. How we rate schools.
About Dalton Public Schools
Dalton Public Schools is a Dalton, Georgia school district serving 10 schools.The district educates 7,662 students with a student-teacher ratio of 12.6:1. District-level spending was $14,396 per student in fiscal year 2023 (NCES F-33).
With an average rating of 7.1/10, Dalton Public Schools is among the strongest-performing districts in the state.
The highest-rated school in the district is Brookwood Elementary School, which has a composite score of 8.7/10.
In standardized testing, Dalton Public Schools students show an average math proficiency of 47.6% and ELA proficiency of 50.1%.
The district includes 6 elementary schools, 1 middle school, and 2 high schools.
District Map
Schools in Dalton Public Schools, colored by MySchoolScout rank. Click a pin for details.
District Average Test Scores
Average proficiency across all schools in Dalton Public Schools with test data.
Schools in Dalton Public Schools
10 schoolsElementary Schools6
Middle Schools1
High Schools2
Other Schools1
District Details
- State
- Georgia
- City
- Dalton
- Total Enrollment
- 7,662
- Teachers (FTE)
- 606
- District spending per student
- $14,396NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- Child poverty rate
- 21.4%Census SAIPE · 2024
- District directory year
- 2023
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in Dalton Public Schools?
Dalton Public Schools has 10 schools in total — 6 elementary, 1 middle, and 2 high schools. You can explore each school's ratings and details on this page.
What is the average rating for Dalton Public Schools?
The average composite rating for Dalton Public Schools is 7.1/10. This score is calculated from the individual ratings of all schools with academic data in the district.
What is the district spending per student in Dalton Public Schools?
Dalton Public Schools's district-level spending was $14,396 per student in fiscal year 2023, according to NCES F-33. This is district context, not an individual-school expense.
What is the student-teacher ratio in Dalton Public Schools?
The average student-teacher ratio in Dalton Public Schools is 12.6:1.
What is the top-rated school in Dalton Public Schools?
Brookwood Elementary School is the highest-rated school in Dalton Public Schools with a composite score of 8.7/10.
What are the test scores in Dalton Public Schools?
Across schools in Dalton Public Schools with test data, the average math proficiency is 47.6% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 50.1%. These figures represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding grade-level standards.
How does Dalton Public Schools compare to other districts in Georgia?
Dalton Public Schools has an average school rating of 7.1/10 across 10 schools. Families can compare this to other districts in Georgia by visiting individual district pages. Factors like school size, available programs, and community demographics also play a role in choosing the right fit.
How does MySchoolScout rate schools?
MySchoolScout ratings blend student growth, poverty-adjusted academic performance, and learning environment — plus college readiness for high schools. Weights vary by school level, and equity data is shown for context without being factored into the score. Learn more about our rating system on our methodology page.
District Averages
- Overall Rating
- 7.1/10
- Math Proficiency
- 47.6%
- ELA Proficiency
- 50.1%
How we rate schools
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Compare Dalton Public Schools with neighboring districts in the state.
- Gwinnett County (140)
- Dekalb County (131)
- Cobb County (110)
- Fulton County (106)
- Atlanta Public Schools (87)
- Clayton County (67)
- Savannah-Chatham County (58)
- Muscogee County (53)
- Henry County (50)
- Richmond County (50)
- Forsyth County (42)
- Cherokee County (37)
- Hall County (37)
- Houston County (37)
- Bibb County (35)
- Douglas County (35)
- Paulding County (33)
- Columbia County (30)
- Coweta County (29)
- Department of Juvenile Justice (28)
- Carroll County (24)
- Fayette County (24)
- Dougherty County (22)
- Newton County (22)
Data from NCES Common Core of Data, Georgia Dept. of Education, and U.S. Census ACS for the 2023–24 school year. Rankings computed by MySchoolScout. See all data sources.
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