Best Dalton Public Middle Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 7 public middle schools serving 3,769 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 35% (versus the Georgia public middle school average of 35%), and reading proficiency score of 35% (versus the 39% statewide average). Middle schools in Dalton have an average ranking of 6/10, 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).