Public schools in Dalton, GA
28 open public schools with an address in Dalton, operated by 3 education agencies. Compare size, staffing, grade spans, and school type, then confirm assignment with the district.
Public schools
28
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
Reported students
16,911
28 schools reporting · NCES 2024–25
Median student–teacher ratio
12.1:1
Georgia median 13.7:1
Charter schools
0
0 virtual
An overview of Dalton public schools
The federal directory lists 28 public schools in Dalton, GA: 16 elementary, 6 middle, 6 high. The 28 schools that reported 2024–25 membership enrolled 16,911 students, an average of 604 per school. The largest campus is Dalton High School (1,919 students), and the largest elementary school is City Park Elementary School (707).
Whitfield County operates the most schools here (17), and 2 regular districts have at least one Dalton campus, plus 1 charter, service, or other agency. City names come from school mailing addresses, which often differ from district or municipal boundaries.
Across schools that reported staffing, the median student–teacher ratio is 12.1:1, lower than the statewide school median of 13.7:1. A ratio counts classroom-teacher FTE against total enrollment, so specialized programs and part-time staffing can move it; ask schools for actual class sizes by grade.
Among 5 high and combined schools with 2021–22 civil-rights data, 4 reported students enrolled in AP courses and 5 of 6 reported computer-science classes. Confirm current course catalogs directly with each school.
About 83% of students in reporting schools were eligible for free or reduced-price meals in 2024–25. This describes the community served; it is not a quality signal, and community-eligibility schools can report differently.
School districts and agencies serving Dalton
Elementary schools in Dalton
16| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Antioch Elementary School Whitfield County | PK–05 | 446 | 11.2:1 | |
| Beaverdale Elementary School Whitfield County | PK–05 | 488 | 11.8:1 | |
| Blue Ridge Elementary School Dalton Public Schools | PK–05 | 632 | 11:1 | |
| Brookwood Elementary School Dalton Public Schools | PK–05 | 688 | 12.9:1 | |
| Cedar Ridge Elementary Whitfield County | PK–05 | 399 | 11.7:1 | |
| City Park Elementary School Dalton Public Schools | PK–05 | 707 | 11.4:1 | |
| Dawnville Elementary School Whitfield County | PK–05 | 413 | 11.5:1 | |
| Dug Gap Elementary School Whitfield County | PK–05 | 356 | 12:1 | |
| Eastside Elementary School Whitfield County | PK–05 | 579 | 11.7:1 | |
| New Hope Elementary School Whitfield County | KG–05 | 511 | 13.8:1 | |
| Park Creek Elementary School Dalton Public Schools | PK–05 | 604 | 11.6:1 | |
| Pleasant Grove Elementary School Whitfield County | PK–05 | 451 | 12.4:1 | |
| Roan Elementary School Dalton Public Schools | PK–05 | 421 | 10.2:1 | |
| Valley Point Elementary School Whitfield County | PK–05 | 469 | 12.4:1 | |
| Varnell Elementary School Whitfield County | PK–05 | 350 | 13.3:1 | |
| Westwood Elementary School Dalton Public Schools | PK–05 | 605 | 12.8:1 |
Middle schools in Dalton
6| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dalton Jr. High School Dalton Public Schools | 08–08 | 517 | 9.9:1 | |
| Eastbrook Middle School Whitfield County | 06–08 | 624 | 13.2:1 | |
| Hammond Creek Middle School Dalton Public Schools | 06–08 | 1,057 | 12.1:1 | |
| New Hope Middle School Whitfield County | 06–08 | 454 | 12.8:1 | |
| North Whitfield Middle School Whitfield County | 06–08 | 731 | 13.3:1 | |
| Valley Point Middle School Whitfield County | 06–08 | 377 | 11.8:1 |
High schools in Dalton
6| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Coahulla Creek High School Whitfield County | 09–12 | 1,041 | 18.3:1 | |
| Dalton High School Dalton Public Schools | 09–12 | 1,919 | 16.9:1 | |
| Elbert Shaw Regional Youth Detention Center Department of Juvenile Justice · Alternative School | 05–12 | 9 | 3:1 | |
| Phoenix High School Whitfield County | 09–12 | 141 | 14:1 | |
| Southeast Whitfield County High School Whitfield County | 09–12 | 1,453 | 16.5:1 | |
| The Dalton Academy Dalton Public Schools | 09–12 | 469 | 9.3:1 |
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White30.3%
- Hispanic62.2%
- Black3%
- Asian1.4%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0.3%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.1%
- Multiracial2.7%
Enrollment-weighted across 28 Dalton schools with NCES CCD 2024–25 race/ethnicity counts (16,911 students). Privacy suppression can leave small gaps.
Questions about public schools in Dalton
How many public schools are in Dalton, GA?
The current NCES directory lists 28 open public schools with a location address in Dalton: 16 elementary, 6 middle, 6 high. Together they reported 16,911 students in 2024–25. The count includes charter, alternative, and special-purpose public schools; it excludes private schools.
Which school districts serve Dalton?
Schools with an address in Dalton belong to 3 education agencies, led by Whitfield County (17 schools), Dalton Public Schools (10 schools), Department of Juvenile Justice (1 school). A mailing city is not an attendance boundary; confirm the district for a specific address.
What is the largest public high school in Dalton?
Dalton High School reported the largest high-school enrollment in Dalton, with 1,919 students in 2024–25 (grades 09–12). Size is a description of the campus, not a quality measure.
Are there charter schools in Dalton?
No school with an address in Dalton is identified as a charter school in the current NCES directory. Families may still have charter or virtual options elsewhere in Georgia.
What is the typical student–teacher ratio in Dalton schools?
The median reported student–teacher ratio across Dalton public schools is 12.1:1, lower than the Georgia school median of 13.7:1. The ratio divides enrollment by classroom-teacher FTE; it is not an average class size.
Does living in Dalton guarantee a seat at a specific school?
No. Assignment depends on the district's attendance boundaries, programs, and enrollment rules, which can split a city or cross city lines. Use the district profile and its official boundary or school-locator tool to confirm the assigned school for an exact address.
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Sources: NCES Common Core of Data 2025–26 preliminary directory (schools, grades, addresses, charter status) and 2024–25 nonfiscal files (enrollment, teachers, race/ethnicity, meal eligibility); Civil Rights Data Collection 2021–22 (AP and computer science). Cities are grouped by school mailing address. Methodology · All Georgia cities