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Dalton Public Schools

Georgia · Public School District
10
Schools
7,675
Students
$15,490
Per-Pupil Spend
+8% nat'l
70.5%
Free Lunch Rate
+18pp vs nat'l
94.0%
Graduation Rate
+7.5pp vs nat'l
District Overview

Dalton Public Schools is a public school district in Georgia serving 7,675 students across 10 schools. It includes 6 elementary, 1 middle, 2 high schools. Its graduation rate of 94.0% is above the national average of 86.5%. Per-pupil spending of $15,490 is near the national average for a US public school district. 71% of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, reflecting significant economic need in the community. Opportunity scores across its schools are limited, with a district median of 38/100.

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All Schools (10)
Elementary Schools6 schools
SchoolGradesStudents
Blue Ridge Elementary SchoolPK–05642
Brookwood Elementary SchoolPK–05724
City Park Elementary SchoolPK–05699
Park Creek Elementary SchoolPK–05576
Roan Elementary SchoolPK–05423
Westwood Elementary SchoolPK–05579
Middle School1 school
SchoolGradesStudents
Hammond Creek Middle School06–081,086
High Schools2 schools
SchoolGradesStudents
Dalton High School09–121,382
The Dalton Academy10–12402
Other School1 school
SchoolGradesStudents
Dalton Jr. High School08–091,162
District Finances
Per-Pupil Expenditure$15,490Near national avg
National avg $14,347
Revenue Sources
44%
36%
State
44.1%
Local (property tax)
36.1%
Federal
19.8%

Funding is shared between state (44%) and local sources (36%), with notable federal support (20%).

Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey. District-level data.
District Snapshot
10
Schools
7,675
Students
71%
Free Lunch
$15K
Per-Pupil
Graduation Rate94.0%
Opportunity Score38/100
StateGeorgia →
School Rankings
Strengths & Considerations
Strong graduation outcomes
94.0% graduation rate — 7.5 points above the national average of 86.5%.
High economic need in community
71% of students qualify for free or reduced lunch — above the national rate of 52.2% — reflecting broader economic challenges.
Location
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in Dalton Public Schools?
Dalton Public Schools has 10 public schools, serving a total of 7,675 students.
What is the graduation rate for Dalton Public Schools?
The graduation rate is 94.0%, which is above the national average of 86.5%.
How much does Dalton Public Schools spend per student?
Dalton Public Schools spends $15,490 per pupil — 8% above the national average of $14,347.
What percentage of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch in Dalton Public Schools?
71% of students in Dalton Public Schools qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, compared to the national rate of 52.2%.
Are there charter schools in Dalton Public Schools?
No, Dalton Public Schools does not currently include any charter schools.
What grade levels does Dalton Public Schools serve?
Dalton Public Schools serves grades PK through 12, covering elementary, middle, and high school levels.
What is the opportunity score for Dalton Public Schools?
The median opportunity score across schools in Dalton Public Schools is 38/100. The national median is 50/100. Opportunity scores reflect long-term economic mobility prospects for children who grow up in these communities.
About This Data

All figures on this page come directly from US federal open datasets — NCES Common Core of Data, EDFacts, and the Opportunity Atlas — and we work hard to keep them accurate and up to date. That said, federal data is published on an annual cycle, so some figures may not yet reflect the very latest school-year changes or local updates. We recommend using this page as a helpful starting point and cross-checking with the school or district directly, or visiting the NCES Common Core of Data and ed.gov for the most authoritative figures before making any important decisions.