Below Average
#1802 of 2,268 schools in GA
The Dalton Academy
High School · Dalton Public Schools · Dalton, GA
A high school in Dalton, GA where students score 23 points below what's typical for similar communities.
1250 Cross Plains Trai1, Dalton, GA 30721
- Math 7% vs GA 42% (2024)
- Reading 21% vs GA 42% (2024)
- 4/5 advanced STEM subjects
Academics
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Students at The Dalton Academy score 14% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 36%).
2024 GA proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. GA average.
Trend
↑ ImprovingProficiency has improved 5 points since 2022, reaching 14% in 2024, across a 3-year record (2022–2024).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 6% (multi-year average, 2022-2024) · reading/ELA 17% (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
73.1%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
A clear 1–10 score built from public data — growth, academics, and learning environment. No hidden criteria, no pay-to-play.
See how we rateThe neighborhood
Where The Dalton Academy 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
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
3 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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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
- #10 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
The Dalton Academy is listed in Dalton Public Schools; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About The Dalton Academy
The Dalton Academy is a public high school in Dalton, GA, part of Dalton Public Schools, serving approximately 431 students in grades 10th-12th with a 10:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.7 out of 10 and ranks #1,802 of 2,268 schools in GA. State assessment records show 6% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2022-2024) and 17% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2022-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about The Dalton Academy
What grades does The Dalton Academy serve?
The Dalton Academy serves students in grades 10th through 12th.
How many students attend The Dalton Academy?
The Dalton Academy has an enrollment of approximately 431 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at The Dalton Academy?
The student-teacher ratio at The Dalton Academy is 10:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does The Dalton Academy rank in GA?
The Dalton Academy ranks #1,802 of 2,268 schools in GA.
What is The Dalton Academy's MySchoolScout rating?
The Dalton Academy has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.7 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 The Dalton Academy?
Based on loaded state assessment records, The Dalton Academy has 6% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2022-2024) and 17% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2022-2024).
Is The Dalton Academy a charter school?
No, The Dalton Academy is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is The Dalton Academy a Title I school?
No, The Dalton Academy is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for The Dalton Academy?
73.1% of students at The Dalton Academy 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
- 10th – 12th
- Enrollment
- 431
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 10:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 43
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Small City
- County
- Whitfield County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 40.1%
- Phone
- (706) 876-4700
- 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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