Dalton Local School District
School District · Dalton, Ohio
Avg Rating
7.2
out of 10
Schools
3
1 elem, 1 mid, 1 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$13,520
Student-Teacher Ratio
17.4:1
Avg Rating
7.2
out of 10
Schools
3
1 elem, 1 mid, 1 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$13,520
Student-Teacher Ratio
17.4:1
How this district compares
Ohio rank
#182 of 613
districts by avg. composite
Vs. state average
+0.9
above Ohio avg
Per-pupil spending
$13,520
$1,137 vs Ohio median
District size
921 students
Smaller than Ohio median
About Dalton Local
Dalton Local is a Dalton, Ohio school district serving 3 schools. The district educates 921 students with a student-teacher ratio of 17.4:1. The district invests $13,520 per student annually.
With an average rating of 7.2/10, Dalton Local is among the strongest-performing districts in the state.
The highest-rated school in the district is Dalton Middle School, which has a composite score of 7.8/10.
In standardized testing, Dalton Local students show an average math proficiency of 69.9% and ELA proficiency of 81.5%.
The district includes 1 elementary school , 1 middle school , and 1 high school.
District Map
Schools in Dalton Local, colored by MySchoolScout rank. Click a pin for details.
District Average Test Scores
Average proficiency across all schools in Dalton Local with test data.
Schools in Dalton Local
3 schools Elementary Schools 1
Middle Schools 1
High Schools 1
District Details
- State
- Ohio
- City
- Dalton
- Total Enrollment
- 921
- Teachers (FTE)
- 53
- Child Poverty Rate
- 0.1%
- Data Year
- 2023
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in Dalton Local?
Dalton Local has 3 schools in total — 1 elementary, 1 middle, and 1 high schools. You can explore each school's ratings and details on this page.
What is the average rating for Dalton Local?
The average composite rating for Dalton Local is 7.2/10. 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 Local?
Dalton Local spends $13,520 per student per year.
What is the student-teacher ratio in Dalton Local?
The average student-teacher ratio in Dalton Local is 17.4:1.
What is the top-rated school in Dalton Local?
Dalton Middle School is the highest-rated school in Dalton Local with a composite score of 7.8/10.
What are the test scores in Dalton Local?
Across schools in Dalton Local with test data, the average math proficiency is 69.9% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 81.5%. These figures represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding grade-level standards.
How does Dalton Local compare to other districts in Ohio?
Dalton Local has an average school rating of 7.2/10 across 3 schools. Families can compare this to other districts in Ohio 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
- 7.2/10
- Math Proficiency
- 69.9%
- ELA Proficiency
- 81.5%
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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Data from NCES Common Core of Data, Ohio 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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