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.
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