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#1149 of 2,268 schools in GA
Dalton Jr. High School
School · Dalton Public Schools · Dalton, GA
A school in Dalton, GA where students score 14 points above what's typical for similar communities.
1250 Cross Plains Trail, Dalton, GA 30721
- Math 37% vs GA 42% (2024)
- Reading 38% vs GA 42% (2024)
- 1/5 advanced STEM subjects
Academics
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Students at Dalton Jr. High School score 37% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 24%).
2024 GA proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. GA average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency has held near 37% across the 3-year record (2022–2024).
Show all 2 years by subject
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 35% (multi-year average, 2022-2024) · reading/ELA 35% (multi-year average, 2022-2024)
Based on 4 test records from GA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
94.1%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Dalton Jr. High School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.
Getting around & local context
- Walk 4Car-Dependent
- Bike 9Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High2,154/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Dalton), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$57,749
Median home value
$172,500
Median rent
$898/mo
College educated
11.8%
Homeownership
64.6%
Poverty rate
16%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 30721; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
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Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Dalton Public Schools
- Schools in district
- 10
- Rank in district
- #5 of 10
- District spending per student
- $14,396NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 21.4%Census SAIPE · 2024
Dalton Jr. High School is listed in Dalton Public Schools; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Dalton Jr. High School
Dalton Jr. High School is a public school in Dalton, GA, part of Dalton Public Schools, serving approximately 1,114 students in grades 8th-9th with a 13.8:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.3 out of 10 and ranks #1,149 of 2,268 schools in GA.
State assessment records show 35% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2022-2024) and 35% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2022-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Dalton Jr. High School
What grades does Dalton Jr. High School serve?
Dalton Jr. High School serves students in grades 8th through 9th.
How many students attend Dalton Jr. High School?
Dalton Jr. High School has an enrollment of approximately 1,114 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Dalton Jr. High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Dalton Jr. High School is 13.8:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Dalton Jr. High School rank in GA?
Dalton Jr. High School ranks #1,149 of 2,268 schools in GA.
What is Dalton Jr. High School's MySchoolScout rating?
Dalton Jr. High School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.3 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Dalton Jr. High School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Dalton Jr. High School has 35% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2022-2024) and 35% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2022-2024).
Is Dalton Jr. High School a charter school?
No, Dalton Jr. High School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Dalton Jr. High School a Title I school?
No, Dalton Jr. High School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Dalton Jr. High School?
94.1% of students at Dalton Jr. High School qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- 8th – 9th
- Enrollment
- 1,114
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 13.8:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 81
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Small City
- County
- Whitfield County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 23.0%
- Phone
- (706) 876-4650
- Area population (ZIP 30721)
- 52,477
- Area average commute
- 21.4 min
- Area median age
- 36.5
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2024 GA · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2024 GA. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2024 GA · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2024 GA. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 30721; this does not measure the attendance area.
- Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
- CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2022-2024; directory SY 2023–24
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