Dalton Public Schools


Summary:

The Dalton Public Schools district in Georgia consists of 9 schools, including 6 elementary schools, 1 middle school, and 2 high schools. The district as a whole is ranked 112 out of 203 school districts in Georgia and is rated 2 out of 5 stars by SchoolDigger.

Within the district, a few schools stand out as high-performers, including Westwood Elementary School and Brookwood Elementary School, which both rank in the top 30% of Georgia elementary schools and have earned 4 out of 5 stars from SchoolDigger. These schools have test scores significantly higher than the district and state averages. In contrast, Blue Ridge Elementary and City Park Elementary are the lowest-performing schools in the district, ranking in the bottom 20% of Georgia elementary schools and earning just 1 out of 5 stars.

The data reveals significant disparities in performance between schools in the Dalton Public Schools district, with factors beyond just district-level funding and policies likely playing a role. The schools with the highest rates of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch tend to have the lowest test scores, suggesting the impact of socioeconomic status on academic achievement. Addressing these disparities will likely require a multifaceted approach that considers both district-level and school-specific factors.

District Detail

 300 W. Waugh Street
Dalton, GA 30720

 (706) 278-8766

SchoolDigger Rank:
112th of 203 Georgia districts

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Grades served: PK, KG-12
Students:

Primary Schools: 6
Middle Schools: 1
High Schools: 2
Alternative Schools: 0
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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the Georgia Department of Education.

IMPORTANT DISCLAIMERS: Not all boundaries are included. We make every effort to ensure that boundaries are up-to-date. But it's important to note that these are approximations and are for general informational purposes only. To verify legal descriptions of boundaries or school locations, contact your local tax assessor's office and/or school district.





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