At a glance
Reported students
469
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
50.6
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
9.3:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
09–12
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
Georgia high enrollment
25th percentile
Compared with 479 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
618.5
The Dalton Academy: 469 reported students.
State peer staffing position
11th percentile
9.3:1 reported; state peer median 15.7:1. Ratio is not class size.
Historical enrollment and staffing · CRDC 2021–22
These older figures are kept separate from 2024–25 statistics and benchmarks. Differences between years can reflect changes in enrollment, staffing, or reporting scope.
- Students
- 364
- Teachers (FTE)
- 34.49
- Student–teacher ratio
- 10.6:1
What the reported data says about The Dalton Academy
The Dalton Academy is a public high school serving grades 09–12 in Dalton. It is one of 10 current school records connected to Dalton Public Schools. NCES reports 469 students for 2024–25.
Among 479 high schools in Georgia with comparable records, this school is smaller than the reported median of 1,075 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 25th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 9.3:1, below the Georgia median of 15.7:1 for the same school level. This ratio uses total enrollment and teacher FTE; it is not an average classroom headcount and can be affected by special programs or part-time staffing.
The largest reported race and ethnicity groups are Hispanic or Latino (82.5%) and White (9.4%). English learners represent 26.6% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 15.1%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
The 2021–22 civil-rights collection reports AP student enrollment, gifted and talented programming, computer science. The school reported 6 AP courses. Program availability changes, so families should confirm the current catalog and participation rules directly with the school.
Questions worth asking The Dalton Academy
- 1How do the reported 9.3:1 student–teacher ratio and 50.6 teacher FTE translate into actual class sizes by grade?
- 2Have the reported academic programs changed since the 2021–22 CRDC collection?
- 3What counseling support is available today? The school reported 2 counselor FTE in 2021–22.
- 4What meal assistance, transportation, after-school, and family-support services are currently available?
Enrollment needs
- English learners
- 26.6%
- Students with disabilities
- 15.1%
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 58.4%
- Lunch program
- Yes under Provision 2
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 2
- Nurses (FTE)
- 0
- Psychologists (FTE)
- 0
- Social workers (FTE)
- 0.49
CRDC 2021–22 full-time-equivalent counts; verify current assignments with the school.
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White9.4%
- Hispanic82.5%
- Black3.4%
- Asian1.5%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0.2%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0%
- Multiracial3%
Race/ethnicity: NCES CCD 2024–25. English learner and disability context: CRDC 2021–22. Lunch eligibility: NCES CCD 2024–25. Privacy rules can produce missing values.
Programs reported by the school
AP student enrollment
Students enrolled
6 distinct courses reported
Gifted and talented
Offered
Computer science
Offered
CRDC 2021–22: the AP flag records student enrollment; gifted and computer-science fields describe reported programs/classes. Confirm current courses and eligibility with the school.
Other schools in Dalton Public Schools
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
Dalton High School
High · Grades 09–12
1,919 reported students
Roan Elementary School
Elementary · Grades PK–05
421 reported students
Dalton Jr. High School
Middle · Grades 08–08
517 reported students
Park Creek Elementary School
Elementary · Grades PK–05
604 reported students
Westwood Elementary School
Elementary · Grades PK–05
605 reported students
Blue Ridge Elementary School
Elementary · Grades PK–05
632 reported students
Public schools near The Dalton Academy
Closest campuses by straight-line distance between NCES geocodes, favoring the same school level. Distance is not drive time or an attendance assignment.
| School | Grades | Students | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Elbert Shaw Regional Youth Detention Center High · Department of Juvenile Justice | 05–12 | 9 | 0.6 mi |
| Phoenix High School High · Whitfield County | 09–12 | 141 | 1.1 mi |
| Dalton High School High · Dalton Public Schools | 09–12 | 1,919 | 2.9 mi |
| Southeast Whitfield County High School High · Whitfield County | 09–12 | 1,453 | 4 mi |
| Northwest Whitfield County High School High · Whitfield County | 09–12 | 1,098 | 6.8 mi |
| North Murray High School High · Murray County | 09–12 | 961 | 7.4 mi |
Frequently asked questions about The Dalton Academy
What grades does The Dalton Academy serve?
The Dalton Academy reports grades 09–12 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as a high school in Dalton Public Schools.
How many students attend The Dalton Academy?
The Dalton Academy reported 469 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 25th percentile among 479 Georgia high schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 364 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at The Dalton Academy?
The calculated ratio is 9.3:1, based on 469 students and 50.6 full-time-equivalent classroom teachers in 2024–25. The Georgia median for the same school level is 15.7:1. A ratio is not the same as average class size.
Is The Dalton Academy a public, charter, or magnet school?
The Dalton Academy is a public school and is not a charter school. Enrollment is generally based on Dalton Public Schools attendance boundaries and transfer rules.
What share of The Dalton Academy students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?
58.4% of students were eligible for free or reduced-price lunch in 2024–25. This describes the students served and is not a quality measure.
Which school district is The Dalton Academy in?
The Dalton Academy is part of Dalton Public Schools, based in Dalton, GA, which operates 10 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near The Dalton Academy?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Elbert Shaw Regional Youth Detention Center (0.6 mi), Phoenix High School (1.1 mi), Dalton High School (2.9 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.