Phoenix High School vs The Dalton Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two high schools in Georgia, United States, 1.8 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Phoenix High School
Dalton · Public high · Grades 9–12
141 students
The Dalton Academy
Dalton · Public high · Grades 9–12
469 students
| Measure | Phoenix High School Dalton, Georgia | The Dalton Academy Dalton, Georgia |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 10 Lower 50% | 59 Top 50% |
| State rank | #422 of 431 | #70 of 431 |
| National rank | #16640 of 16,910 | #6027 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | High |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 141 | 469 |
| Enrollment | 141 | 469 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 100% | 58.4% |
| Students per teacher | 14.1 | 9.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 5% | – |
| Math proficiency | 5% | – |
| city | Dalton | Dalton |
| state | Georgia | Georgia |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •The Dalton Academy scores higher on the Success Index (US) (59.2 vs 9.6).
- •The Dalton Academy does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (58.4% vs 100%).
- •The Dalton Academy does better on students per teacher (9.4 vs 14.1).
- •The Dalton Academy is the larger school with 469 students compared with 141.
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 Phoenix High School better than The Dalton Academy?
On the Success Index (US), The Dalton Academy ranks higher (59.2 vs 9.6 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 Phoenix High School and The Dalton Academy?
About 1.8 km in a straight line, between Dalton and Dalton in Georgia.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Phoenix High School: 141. The Dalton Academy: 469. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Phoenix High School and The Dalton Academy rank in Georgia?
Phoenix High School is 422nd of 431 and The Dalton Academy is 70th of 431 among high schools in Georgia on the 2025 Success Index (US).