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Middle Schools in Whitfield County

Test scores delayed: 2026 rankings for Georgia do not yet include English Language Arts scores, which will not be released by the Georgia Department of Education until winter 2026.

At a glance

DistrictWhitfield County96^th of 202 Georgia districtsFull district overview →

Schools

2,614

Students

Top rankedWestside Middle School101^st of 578 Georgia middle schools

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Biggest riser

Westside Middle School up 40 spots statewide this year

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Smallest classes

Valley Point Middle School 11.7 students per teacher

SchoolDigger ratings

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Summary:

Whitfield County is home to five middle schools serving grades 6-8, with a combined enrollment of roughly 2,600 students across a mix of suburban and rural communities in northwest Georgia. The district ranks 95th out of 201 Georgia districts, earning a 3-star rating, and its schools range from strong 4-star performers to those facing significant challenges.

Two schools clearly lead the pack. Westside Middle School is the district's standout, ranking 101st statewide (83rd percentile) and posting the best scores in nearly every subject and grade level—including 66% proficiency in 8th grade math and 51.4% in 8th grade science, both well above state averages. New Hope Middle School is a close second, ranking 166th (71st percentile) and earning 4 stars for three straight years. Both schools serve high-poverty populations (85-87% free/reduced lunch) yet outperform the state in most areas, showing that economic disadvantage doesn't dictate results. North Whitfield Middle School is on the rise, improving from 284th to 254th statewide, with 8th grade math proficiency (50.7%) now exceeding both district and state averages.

The other two schools face steeper hurdles. Valley Point Middle School ranks 321st (44th percentile) and has slipped over three years, despite spending the most per student ($15,553). Eastbrook Middle School is the district's biggest concern, ranking 391st (32nd percentile) with 100% free/reduced lunch and the highest chronic absenteeism (17.6%). The gap is stark: Westside's 8th grade social studies proficiency (47.2%) is more than four times Eastbrook's (11.0%). District-wide, social studies is a weakness (28.5% vs. 40.2% state), while math and science meet or exceed state averages. Chronic absenteeism tracks closely with performance—the top two schools have the lowest rates (around 13%), and Eastbrook the highest. For parents, Westside and New Hope offer the strongest academics, North Whitfield is improving, and Eastbrook and Valley Point warrant closer attention.

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2026)				Ranking (2025)				Milestones Assessment Algebra I (2026)	Milestones Assessment Mathematics (2026)			Milestones Assessment Science (2026)	Milestones Assessment Social Studies (2026)	Milestones Assessment HS Physical Science (2026)	Per Pupil Expenditures (2025)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients (2025)	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2026)	Statewide Rank (2026)	State Percentile (2026)	SchoolDigger Rating (2026)	Average Standard Score (2025)	Statewide Rank (2025)	State Percentile (2025)	Rank Change from Previous Year	Milestones Assessment Algebra I End of Course	Milestones Assessment Mathematics 6th Grade	Milestones Assessment Mathematics 7th Grade	Milestones Assessment Mathematics 8th Grade	Milestones Assessment Science 8th Grade	Milestones Assessment Social Studies 8th Grade	Milestones Assessment HS Physical Science 8th Grade	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Eastbrook Middle School	Public	6-8	1382 Eastbrook Road	Dalton	30721	Whitfield County	Whitfield County	No	No	No	Yes	(706) 278-6135	624	47	13.1	100.0%	127 (20.4%)	5 (0.8%)	469 (75.2%)	4 (0.6%)	4 (0.6%)	0 (0.0%)	15 (2.4%)	31.4	391^st of 578 public middle schools	32.4%		26.8	427^th of 585 public middle schools	27.0%	36		27.5	33.5	28.6	26.0	11.0		$12,687	$642	$12,045
Westside Middle School	Public	6-8	580 Lafayette Rd. SW	Rocky Face	30740	Whitfield County	Whitfield County	No	No	No	Yes	(706) 673-2611	428	30	14.0	84.8%	327 (76.4%)	8 (1.9%)	66 (15.4%)	4 (0.9%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	22 (5.1%)	79.2	101^st of 578 public middle schools	82.5%		72.5	141^st of 585 public middle schools	75.9%	40		52.0	48.6	66.0	51.4	47.2		$13,083	$557	$12,526
Valley Point Middle School	Public	6-8	3796 S Dixie Rd	Dalton	30720	Whitfield County	Whitfield County	No	No	No	Yes	(706) 277-9662	377	32	11.7	98.1%	174 (46.2%)	5 (1.3%)	187 (49.6%)	2 (0.5%)	1 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	8 (2.1%)	40.8	321^st of 578 public middle schools	44.5%		50.9	260^th of 585 public middle schools	55.6%	61		30.7	42.0	37.6	26.5	19.8		$15,553	$835	$14,718
North Whitfield Middle School	Public	6-8	350 Trailblazer Lane	Dalton	30721	Whitfield County	Whitfield County	No	No	No	Yes	(706) 259-3381	731	55	13.2	89.7%	427 (58.4%)	17 (2.3%)	248 (33.9%)	6 (0.8%)	1 (0.1%)	1 (0.1%)	31 (4.2%)	51.4	254^th of 578 public middle schools	56.1%		47.2	284^th of 585 public middle schools	51.5%	30		37.6	40.6	50.7	27.9	27.8		$13,177	$736	$12,442
New Hope Middle School	Public	6-8	1111 New Hope Rd NW	Dalton	30720	Whitfield County	Whitfield County	No	No	No	Yes	(706) 673-2295	454	35	12.8	86.6%	212 (46.7%)	10 (2.2%)	210 (46.3%)	7 (1.5%)	2 (0.4%)	1 (0.2%)	12 (2.6%)	67	166^th of 578 public middle schools	71.3%		79.8	104^th of 585 public middle schools	82.2%	62		36.6	49.4	55.0	47.5	37.8		$14,222	$809	$13,413

Districts nearby

District	Distance	# of Schools	Statewide Rank
Department of Juvenile Justice	0.58 mi	32
Dalton Public Schools	1.11 mi	10	114^th
North Georgia Regional Educational Service Agency	2.56 mi	1
Murray County	6.43 mi	11	97^th
Catoosa County	11.96 mi	17	65^th

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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the Georgia Department of Education.

IMPORTANT DISCLAIMERS: Not all boundaries are included. We make every effort to ensure that boundaries are up-to-date. But it's important to note that these are approximations and are for general informational purposes only. To verify legal descriptions of boundaries or school locations, contact your local tax assessor's office and/or school district.