Dalton Jr. High School
🇺🇸 Official data · 2025Dalton, Georgia 30721 · Dalton Public Schools
#133 of 482 middle schools in Georgia
#6703 of 15,369 nationally
About Dalton Jr. High School
Dalton Jr. High School is a public middle located in Dalton, in the Dalton Public Schools school district of Georgia, United States. It caters for Grades 8–8. In 2025 it enrolled 517 students. Traditional public schools run by a school district; free to attend.
Its Success Index (US) is 54.3 out of 100, placing it in the top 50% of middle schools in United States and 133rd of 482 ranked middle schools in Georgia. Its strongest component is students per teacher (93th percentile), and its weakest is community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (31th percentile).
Other published figures: enrollment 517.
There are 27 schools in Dalton; Dalton Jr. High School ranks 3rd of 27 scored schools there.
Success Index (US) breakdown
Each component is a percentile against middle schools across United States.
- Math proficiency (30%)–
- Reading proficiency (30%)–
- Community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (25%)72%
- Students per teacher (15%)9.9
The Success Index (US) summarises published data about a school community. It is not a measure of teaching quality. Read the methodology.
Published measures
All figures published for Dalton Jr. High School by the official sources.
- Enrollment
- 517
- Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 72%
- Share of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch.
- Students per teacher
- 9.9
- Enrollment divided by FTE teachers; not class size.
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Schools near Dalton Jr. High School
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (US).
The Dalton Academy
Dalton · Public high · Grades 9–12
469 students · 0 m away
Hammond Creek Middle School
Dalton · Public middle · Grades 6–8
1,057 students · 942 m away
Park Creek Elementary School
Dalton · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
604 students · 1.0 km away
Phoenix High School
Dalton · Public high · Grades 9–12
141 students · 1.8 km away
Roan Elementary School
Dalton · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
421 students · 2.1 km away
Blue Ridge Elementary School
Dalton · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
632 students · 2.9 km away
Westwood Elementary School
Dalton · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
605 students · 3.6 km away
Eastside Elementary School
Dalton · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
579 students · 3.8 km away
City Park Elementary School
Dalton · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
707 students · 3.9 km away
Pleasant Grove Elementary School
Dalton · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
451 students · 4.4 km away
Similar schools
Public middle schools in Georgia with a comparable Enrollment.
Pepperell Middle School
Lindale · Public middle · Grades 5–7
518 students
Mercer Middle School
Garden City · Public middle · Grades 6–8
512 students
Model Middle School
Rome · Public middle · Grades 5–7
522 students
Murphey Middle School
Augusta · Public middle · Grades 6–8
512 students
Fairplay Middle School
Douglasville · Public middle · Grades 6–8
523 students
Oglethorpe County Middle School
Crawford · Public middle · Grades 6–8
523 students
Frequently asked questions
Is Dalton Jr. High School a good school?
Dalton Jr. High School has a Success Index (US) of 54.3 out of 100 (Top 50% of middle schools in United States) and ranks #133 of 482 in Georgia. The index summarises published data about the school community and, where available, attainment; it does not measure teaching quality, so visit the school and ask about support at your child's level.
Where does Dalton Jr. High School rank in Georgia?
Dalton Jr. High School ranks #133 of 482 middle schools in Georgia and #6703 of 15,369 nationally on the Success Index (US) (2025 data).
How many students attend Dalton Jr. High School?
Dalton Jr. High School had 517 students in 2025.
Is Dalton Jr. High School a elementary school or a high school?
Dalton Jr. High School is classified as a middle covering Grades 8–8. It is a public school.
What other schools are near Dalton Jr. High School?
There are 10 schools within 15 km of Dalton Jr. High School; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (US) and distance, and can be compared side by side.