For the 2026 school year, there are 6 public middle schools serving 3,818 students in Dalton, GA.
The top-ranked public middle schools in Dalton, GA are New Hope Middle School, Valley Point Middle School and North Whitfield Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Dalton, GA public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 38% (versus the Georgia public middle school average of 35%), and reading proficiency score of 37% (versus the 39% statewide average). Middle schools in Dalton have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of Georgia public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 67% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Georgia public middle school average of 66% (majority Black).
Best Public Middle Schools in Dalton, GA (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
New Hope Middle School
(Math: 50% | Reading: 45%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1111 New Hope Rd Nw
Dalton, GA 30720
(706) 673-2295
Dalton, GA 30720
(706) 673-2295
Gr: 6-8 | 440 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 52%
Rank: #22.
Valley Point Middle School
(Math: 46% | Reading: 35%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
3796 S Dixie Rd
Dalton, GA 30720
(706) 277-9662
Dalton, GA 30720
(706) 277-9662
Gr: 6-8 | 417 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 55%
Rank: #33.
North Whitfield Middle School
(Math: 38% | Reading: 37%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
350 Trailblazer Lane
Dalton, GA 30721
(706) 259-3381
Dalton, GA 30721
(706) 259-3381
Gr: 6-8 | 781 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 39%
Rank: #44.
Hammond Creek Middle School
(Math: 34% | Reading: 36%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
330 Pleasant Grove Dr. Ne
Dalton, GA 30721
(706) 876-4660
Dalton, GA 30721
(706) 876-4660
Gr: 6-8 | 1,059 student Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 81%
Rank: #55.
Dalton Jr. High School
(Math: 32% | Reading: 33%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1250 Cross Plains Trail
Dalton, GA 30721
(706) 876-4650
Dalton, GA 30721
(706) 876-4650
Gr: 8-9 | 1,114 student Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 83%
Rank: n/an/a
Elbert Shaw Regional Youth Detention Center
Alternative School
2735 Underwood Rd Ne
Dalton, GA 30721
(706) 272-2309
Dalton, GA 30721
(706) 272-2309
Gr: 5-12 | 7 students Student-teacher ratio: 2:1 Minority enrollment: 57%
Dalton, Georgia Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
1250 Cross Plains Trl
Dalton, GA 30721
(706) 428-7800
Dalton, GA 30721
(706) 428-7800
Gr: 6-8 | 1,759 student Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 80%
700 Hill Rd
Dalton, GA 30721
(706) 278-6135
Dalton, GA 30721
(706) 278-6135
Gr: 6-8 | 630 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 79%
Fort Hill School Complex (Closed 2012)
Alternative School
104 Fort Hill Ter
Dalton, GA 30721
(706) 271-2495
Dalton, GA 30721
(706) 271-2495
International Inclusion Center (Closed 2010)
Alternative School
803 Morris Street
Dalton, GA 30721
(706) 278-8766
Dalton, GA 30721
(706) 278-8766
104 Fort Hill Ter
Dalton, GA 30721
(706) 876-4150
Dalton, GA 30721
(706) 876-4150
Gr: 9-12 | 259 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 91%
Mountainbrook Psychoeducation Center (Closed 2023)
Special Education School
820 North Hamilton St
Dalton, GA 30720
(706) 272-2140
Dalton, GA 30720
(706) 272-2140
Mountainbrook Psychoeducational Program (Closed 2023)
Special Education School
104 Fort Hill Terrace
Dalton, GA 30721
(706) 278-8766
Dalton, GA 30721
(706) 278-8766
2300 Maddox Chapel Rd Ne
Dalton, GA 30721
(706) 876-3609
Dalton, GA 30721
(706) 876-3609
Gr: 9-12 | 211 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 36%
Whitfield Countydalton Crossroads Academy (Closed 2012)
Alternative School
104 Fort Hill Ter
Dalton, GA 30721
(706) 271-2495
Dalton, GA 30721
(706) 271-2495
Whitfield Special Education Center (Closed 2008)
Special Education School
3266 Cleveland Highway
Dalton, GA 30721
(706) 259-4297
Dalton, GA 30721
(706) 259-4297
Whitfielddalton Alternative (Gateway) (Closed 2008)
Alternative School
104 Fort Hill Terrace
Dalton, GA 30722
(706) 271-2495
Dalton, GA 30722
(706) 271-2495
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public middle schools in Dalton, GA?
The top-ranked public middle schools in Dalton, GA include New Hope Middle School, Valley Point Middle School and North Whitfield Middle School.
How many public middle schools are located in Dalton?
6 public middle schools are located in Dalton.
What is the racial composition of students in Dalton?
Dalton public middle schools minority enrollment is 67% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Georgia public middle schools average of 66% (majority Black).