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Dalton High School

Dalton Public Schools · Whitfield County · 1500 Manly St, Dalton, GA 30720.0

(706)278-8757

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6/10
#183
Rank 183 out of 384
Top 47%
English Language Arts6/10 · #170 · 57th percentile
Mathematics6/10 · #171 · 56th percentile
Science4/10 · #251 · 36th percentile

English Language Arts

Math Trend

Science Trend

School Overview

Dalton High School sits in the heart of northwest Georgia's "Carpet Capital of the World," a working-class city with a strong industrial backbone and a growing Latino community that gives it a distinct cultural energy. The school performs solidly in English and Math while science scores leave some room for growth, making it a reasonable fit for families who value a diverse, real-world environment over a purely academic bubble. Families drawn to tight-knit communities, affordable living near the Appalachian foothills, and a school that reflects the working character of its city will feel right at home here.

Student Demographics

514 students tested · 2024-25 school year

Ethnicity

Hispanic
384 (75%)
White
81 (16%)
African American
23 (4%)
Asian
17 (3%)
Other
9 (2%)

Key Indicators

English Learners55 (11%)
Socioeconomically Disadvantaged425 (83%)
Students with Disabilities55 (11%)

Staff & Teachers(2024-25)

3,806
Enrollment
112.53
Teachers (FTE)
33.8:1
Student-Staff Ratio
5.53
Administrators (FTE)

Graduation Rate

91.4%of students graduate within 4 years

Graduation Rate Trend

College Readiness

Advanced Placement (AP) and International Baccalaureate (IB) programs offer college-level coursework and are a key indicator of academic rigor.

13
AP Courses
offered
22.1%
AP Participation
of students
306
AP Enrollment
students
IB Program83 students enrolled

Source: Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22

Community Enrichment Programs

This supplementary score measures the availability of enrichment programs — such as tutoring, music, dance, sports, and arts — within 3 miles of the school. Schools in communities with more diverse and accessible programs score higher.

Nearby Programs8/10 · #109 · 72nd percentile

47 programs within 3 miles. Ranked among High Schools in Georgia.

Nearby Libraries

No programs found