Dalton Public Schools School District
School District · Dalton, Georgia
Avg Rating
7.0
out of 10
Schools
10
6 elem, 1 mid, 2 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$14,396
Student-Teacher Ratio
12.6:1
Avg Rating
7.0
out of 10
Schools
10
6 elem, 1 mid, 2 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$14,396
Student-Teacher Ratio
12.6:1
How this district compares
Georgia rank
#54 of 179
districts by avg. composite
Vs. state average
+0.7
above Georgia avg
Per-pupil spending
$14,396
+$268 vs Georgia median
District size
7,662 students
Much larger than Georgia median
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. The district invests $14,396 per student annually.
With an average rating of 7.0/10, Dalton Public Schools is among the strongest-performing districts in the state.
The highest-rated school in the district is Hammond Creek Middle School, which has a composite score of 8.9/10.
In standardized testing, Dalton Public Schools students show an average math proficiency of 32.3% and ELA proficiency of 33.8%.
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 schools Elementary Schools 6
Middle Schools 1
High Schools 2
Other Schools 1
District Details
- State
- Georgia
- City
- Dalton
- Total Enrollment
- 7,662
- Teachers (FTE)
- 606
- Child Poverty Rate
- 0.2%
- Data 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 7.0/10. This score is calculated from the individual ratings of all schools with academic data in the district.
What is the per-pupil spending in Dalton Public Schools?
Dalton Public Schools spends $14,396 per student per year.
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?
Hammond Creek Middle School is the highest-rated school in Dalton Public Schools with a composite score of 8.9/10.
What are the test scores in Dalton Public Schools?
Across schools in Dalton Public Schools with test data, the average math proficiency is 32.3% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 33.8%. 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 7.0/10 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 are based on a comprehensive methodology that weighs Academic Performance (50%), Student Growth (20%), Equity (15%), and Learning Environment (15%). Learn more about our rating system on our methodology page.
District Averages
- Overall Rating
- 7.0/10
- Math Proficiency
- 32.3%
- ELA Proficiency
- 33.8%
Resources
How We Rate Schools
Every school receives a composite score from 1 to 10 based on four pillars: Academic Performance (50%), Student Growth (20%), Equity (15%), and Learning Environment (15%). Scores are built from publicly available data including standardized test results, enrollment figures, and school climate indicators.
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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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