Serving 1,379 students in grades 9-12, Dalton High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Georgia for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 15-19% (which is lower than the Georgia state average of 37%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 45% (which is higher than the Georgia state average of 40%).
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the Georgia state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 80% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Georgia state average of 65% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: 9-12
Enrollment: 1,379 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
Minority Enrollment: 80%
Graduation Rate
: 91% (Top 50% in GA)
Overall Testing Rank
: Bottom 50%
Math Proficiency
: 15-19% (Btm 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 45% (Top 30%)
Science Proficiency
: 40% (Top 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), GA Dept. of Education
Dalton High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 2,204 schools in Georgia (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Dalton High School is 0.46, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.71. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
15-19% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 37% GA state average), while 45% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 40% GA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Dalton High School?
The graduation rate of Dalton High School is 91%, which is higher than the Georgia state average of 84%.
How many students attend Dalton High School?
1,379 students attend Dalton High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
71% of Dalton High School students are Hispanic, 20% of students are White, 4% of students are Black, 3% of students are Asian, and 2% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Dalton High School?
Dalton High School has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the Georgia state average of 14:1.
What grades does Dalton High School offer ?
Dalton High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Dalton High School part of?
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Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: 9-12
Enrollment: 1,379 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
Minority Enrollment: 80%
Graduation Rate
: 91% (Top 50%)
Overall Testing Rank
: Bottom 50%
Math Proficiency
: 15-19% (Btm 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 45% (Top 30%)
Science Proficiency
: 40% (Top 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), GA Dept. of Education
