Dalton Jr. High School vs The Dalton Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Georgia, United States, 0 m apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Dalton Jr. High School
Dalton · Public middle · Grades 8–8
517 students
The Dalton Academy
Dalton · Public high · Grades 9–12
469 students
| Measure | Dalton Jr. High School Dalton, Georgia | The Dalton Academy Dalton, Georgia |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 54 Top 50% | 59 Top 50% |
| State rank | #133 of 482 | #70 of 431 |
| National rank | #6703 of 15,369 | #6027 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | High |
| Year range | Grades 8–8 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 517 | 469 |
| Enrollment | 517 | 469 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 72% | 58.4% |
| Students per teacher | 9.9 | 9.4 |
| Reading proficiency | – | – |
| Math proficiency | – | – |
| city | Dalton | Dalton |
| state | Georgia | Georgia |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •The Dalton Academy scores higher on the Success Index (US) (59.2 vs 54.3).
- •The Dalton Academy does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (58.4% vs 72%).
- •The Dalton Academy does better on students per teacher (9.4 vs 9.9).
- •Dalton Jr. High School is the larger school with 517 students compared with 469.
The Success Index (US) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Dalton Jr. High School better than The Dalton Academy?
On the Success Index (US), The Dalton Academy ranks higher (59.2 vs 54.3 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are Dalton Jr. High School and The Dalton Academy?
About 0 m in a straight line, between Dalton and Dalton in Georgia.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Dalton Jr. High School: 517. The Dalton Academy: 469. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Dalton Jr. High School and The Dalton Academy rank in Georgia?
Dalton Jr. High School is 133rd of 482 and The Dalton Academy is 70th of 431 among middle schools in Georgia on the 2025 Success Index (US).