Middle Schools in Dalton Public Schools

Dalton Public Schools has only one middle school, Hammond Creek Middle School, which serves students in grades 6-8. The school has maintained a consistent 3-star rating from SchoolDigger over the past two school years, ranking 179 out of 588 Georgia middle schools in 2023-2024 and 236 out of 577 in 2022-2023.

Hammond Creek Middle School's test scores have shown some fluctuation, with 6th-grade proficiency rates improving in both English Language Arts and Mathematics, while 7th-grade Mathematics scores declined. The school has a high free/reduced lunch rate of over 71%, indicating a significant economic disadvantage among its student population. However, the school's student-teacher ratio of 12.2 is relatively low, suggesting a potentially more favorable learning environment.

Overall, Dalton Public Schools has a single middle school that has maintained a stable 3-star rating, with some fluctuations in test scores and a high percentage of students from economically disadvantaged backgrounds. The school's low student-teacher ratio may be a positive factor in the learning experience for its students.