Summary:
The 30720 zip code area is home to 7 schools, including 5 elementary schools, 1 middle school, and 1 high school, which are part of either the Dalton Public Schools or Whitfield County school districts. While the schools in this area vary in their performance, a few standouts emerge, including Westwood Elementary School, which consistently ranks among the top elementary schools in the state, and New Hope Middle School, which is in the top 20% of Georgia middle schools.
The data reveals a wide range in student proficiency levels across the schools, with Westwood Elementary having 72.6% of 5th graders proficient in English Language Arts, compared to only 48.6% at City Park Elementary. Graduation rates also vary, with Dalton High School achieving a 90.7% 4-year graduation rate, which is above the state average.
The schools in the 30720 zip code area also differ in their student demographics and funding, with the schools having free/reduced lunch rates ranging from 55.43% at Dalton High School to 88.98% at City Park Elementary. Per-student spending also varies, from $8,446 at Dalton High School to $11,889 at Dug Gap Elementary.
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